Opportunities From: Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District

Work with the Park District's horticulture staff this fall to put the gardens to bed, and care for an historic fruit orchard, edible perennials and other historic plantings in this former homestead in the heart of downtown. These work parties are well suited for children six and up who are comfortable using some small hand tools.

Join the Park District's natural resources team and the Bainbridge Island Land Trust at Manzanita Park this fall. Explore this lesser-explored northern park and its miles of trails, wetlands, and forest.   Well suited for children ages six and up who are comfortable using some small hand tools and walking off trail.

Join the Park District's Natural Resources team this fall in caring for the woods and meadows of Moritani Preserve by managing invasive species, maintaining garden beds, and planting natives when the weather is right.

Join the Park District's trails team on the Forest to Sky Trail this fall. Explore this beautiful trail that connects Battle Point Park to the Grand Forest. Well suited for children ages eight and up who are comfortable using some small hand tools and walking a mile or so throughout the two-hour work party. We will meet in the southeast corner of the ballfield parking lot to access the trail. 

Hello Haunted Hayride Volunteers! We are so excited to have you join us for this year’s event. Below are important details to help make this event a success. Please take the time to read this and let me know if you have any questions. When you sign up for your volunteer “shift” you will be prompted to fill out a volunteer waiver (unless you already have one on file digitally).  

There are many volunteer roles at Haunted Hayride. Please feel free to email me (emilys@biparks.org) if you would like to do something specific. I am also happy to assign you a role and provide instructions upon your arrival. Some examples of roles include: parking assistance, check-in booth, game lead, craft lead, ghost host, ride greeter, runner. 

Event Dates:  Tuesday Oct 21 – Thursday Oct 23

Arrival: Volunteers need to arrive no later than 5:00p and stay until 9:30p on event days. We will provide dinner each night at the main “Boo Boulevard” check-in area at 5:00p. Upon arriving each night you will need to sign-in at the check-in tent (west entrance of BP near artificial turf field).  

Parking and Drop Off/Pick-up Location: Parking is located in the lot next to the artificial turf fields. You will not be able to leave this lot from 5:30-9:30p, while the event is in progress. If you are being dropped off or picked up during the hours of the event, please hop out of the car at the west entrance of Battle Point Park off of Battle Point Drive and do not drive into the park.  

What to bring: Please dress warmly and for the conditions. This is a fully outdoor event, so please be prepared in case of rain (raincoat, waterproof shoes, etc.) and for being outdoors for several hours in the evening. Layering is key!      

Costumes: Costumes are highly encouraged! Please note that this is a family friendly event, costumes that might scare children are not allowed, nor are any that depict drugs, alcohol or violence.  

Contact Information: If you have a problem the day of the event or are running late, please call or text Event Lead Emily Swift at 206-887-8429.

THANK YOU for volunteering at Haunted Hayride! There is no way we could do this without your help!

Open gym volunteer for commodore

Join us for our BIMPRD Winter Basketball League as a coach and have fun teaching essential skills and strategies to players during games. Volunteer today and make a positive impact on young athletes.

Grades 1-4: 7-8-game season; 20-minute halves, running clock; no overtime; equal playing time for all players; Two 1 hour practices a week; basketball to keep .
Grade 5: 8-9-game season; 20-minute halves, running clock; no overtime; equal playing time for all players; Two 1 hour practices a week; basketball to keep.
Grades 6-8: 6-7-game season; 20-minute halves, running clock; 3-minute overtime; Two 1 hour practices a week; no basketball; end of season double elimination tournament. 

Practices: Practices are twice a week for an hour. They can be as early as 4:00p and as late as 8:00p. They can be held at Blakely, Halilts, Ordway, or Sakai. Where and what time your practice is will be determined at our coaches meeting TBD.

League Games: League games are on Saturdays. Games are projected to start January 10 and end roughly March 7. Games can be as early as 8:00am and as late as 7:00p. Games will be held on Bainbridge or in the North Kitsap School District gyms.

Basketball Jerseys: Each new player will purchase a reversible basketball jersey.  Volunteer Coaching: We rely on volunteers to help make this program successful. No experience necessary. We can help you along the way.

Sign up using the link below if you haven't already.