To develop, promote and implement meaningful leisure and social activities that provide our citizens with the opportunity to enhance their quality of life.
The Town of Waldoboro believes that recreation and social experiences enhance the lives of our citizens. The philosophy of the Recreation Services Department is to develop quality programs and activities in partnership with other groups and organizations that will aid in the pursuit of a full, balanced and meaningful lifestyle. Children's play is essential to the human development process. Providing our youth with safe, rewarding activities and social encounters will lead to positive lifestyle choices and the building of a positive self-image. Community recreation reduces alienation, loneliness and anti social behaviors. For younger adults, leisure activities are targeted at bringing people together and encouraging healthier decisions. Exercise and social programs for our senior population will not only hinder the effects of aging but will aid in keeping our citizens physically and mentally agile.
Volunteers play an immense role in the programs and services offered by the Recreation Department. Without community volunteers it would be impossible to provide quality sports programs and other services. Understanding that a volunteer can have an enormous impact on the life of a child, the department will, to the best of their ability, ensure that each volunteer meets certain criteria. First and foremost, in an effort to increase the security of the children who participate, each volunteer will be subjected to a background check, which may include but is not limited to checks for criminal history, sex offenses and child abuse. In addition, to ensure volunteers are both capable and qualified to lead our programs, they will be required to sign a code of ethics. Youth Sports Coaches will also abide by a Code of Conduct as well.
The Recreation Department is always in need of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in one of our programs, please fill out a Volunteer Application and drop it off at the town office.
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