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Coaching
Coaching
Graham Recreation & Parks prides itself on giving each child a great opportunity to learn the sports that they wish. It is the department’s duty to provide quality and skilled coaches to help those children learn. This page gives our volunteer coaches the chance to view and print out the documents they receive upon becoming a coach or acquiring about coaching with the Graham Recreation & Parks Department.
Requirements
Volunteer coaches need to be 18 years of age or older (If ages 15-17, please email our Athletics Supervisor and have confirmation from the legal guardian, either with a letter, email, or phone call. Youth volunteer coaches serve as assistant coaches and will not have their own team.)
If you wish to volunteer to coach, sign up through CommunityPass for the sport you are interested in or contact the Athletic Supervisor at (336)570-6718 or by email. Also, please complete the Background Check.
We thank all of our coaches for their time and efforts as they help us teach children to grow in every aspect of life.
“A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life.” – John Wooden
Volunteering
Friends of the Graham Historical Museum Volunteers
It takes many helping hands to run a successful museum, and the Friends of the Historical Museum Committee is an integral and valuable part of the Graham Historical Museum operation. If you are interested in becoming a member of the historical museum team, please complete the quick online interest form. A member of the Museum Advisory Board will contact you. Interest Form
Hikes with Hounds Volunteers
Graham Recreation & Parks partners with Burlington Animal Services (BAS) and Burlington Recreation & Parks for the monthly Hikes with Hounds program where volunteers take shelter dogs for a hike along Alamance County’s beautiful trails. Just one of the many ways our community comes together to help Alamance County’s four-legged friends! Additional Information
Summer Day Camp Volunteers
A Summer Day Camp Volunteer position is great for any applicant looking to prepare themselves for a future camp counselor position or any general position in the workforce. Seasonal Summer Day Camp Volunteers assist in the supervision of children, kindergarten through seventh grade, in a day camp program from May to August. Apply Online
- Assist in supervising summer camp participants
- Help counselors follow through with lesson plans
- Assist with set-up/clean-up camp activities
- Travel with participants on trips and adventures
- Play games and have fun with participants
- Share enthusiasm and foster a great atmosphere for the campers
Downtown Graham Pumpkin Bash Volunteers
The Pumpkin Bash is an annual community event held in Downtown Graham. With various games and attractions, food vendors, and trunk-or-treat vendors, it takes a lot of people to make it happen. Graham Recreation and Parks Department is seeking additional volunteers to be part of making this event special for the community. Apply Online Background Check
Sponsorships
Sponsorships
Become associated with community events that attract people from across Alamance County each year! There are partnership opportunities ranging from athletics to fitness & health programs to large special events. Check out the many opportunities to highlight your business through logos on promotional materials, with booth displays at events, banners at the ball fields providing onsite advertising, and through social media (based on the level of sponsorship).
There are also opportunities to sponsor special park amenities, including but not limited to park benches and trees in parks.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please email Brandy McCandless, Marketing Supervisor.
Graham Recreation Commission
Graham Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission is made up of 6 appointed members and is intended to act as the recreation liaison between the citizens of the city, Graham City Council, and the staff of the Recreation and Parks Department. Their primary function is to recommend policies and programs to the Recreation Director and Graham City Council within the scope of responsibilities as outlined in town ordinances. Recreation Commission members also provide input and guidance on the development of long-range plans for the Department including direction on program offerings and the development of recreational facilities.
Sports Hall of Fame Subcommittee
The Sports Hall of Fame is a Subcommittee of the Recreation Commission. This committee recognizes the noteworthy athletic tradition of the Graham Community by honoring and memorializing individuals, teams, and/or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to this tradition. For more information, please call (336) 513-5510.
How to Serve
If you are a resident of the City of Graham, you are eligible to serve on the Recreation Commission. The six members of the board are appointed by the Graham City Council. Individuals interested in serving on this commission should have an interest in providing input and guidance in the development of long-range plans for the Recreation and Parks Department including direction on program offerings and the development of recreation facilities.
Note: Your address may not always reflect whether you are a City of Graham resident. If you are unsure about your residence’s status you may wish to reference the City of Graham map or contact the City Clerk (336) 570-6700 to inquire.
Monthly Meetings
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253
These meetings are open to the public. Street parking is available. For more information, please email Brian Faucette, Graham Recreation & Parks Director.
View Meeting Dates & Agenda Packets
Recreation Commission Members (Term Expiration)
The Recreation Commission is made up of 6 appointed members and is intended to act as the recreation liaison between the citizens of the city, Graham City Council, and the staff of the Recreation and Parks Department.
Jay Cook – Chair (2022)
Brian Cutlip (2023)
Nicki Grafos Smith (2022)
Tim Beshel (2024)
Laurie Pickard (2024)
VACANT
VACANT
Bonnie Whitaker, City Council Liaison
Brian Faucette, City Staff Liaison
| Meeting Date | Agenda Packet | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2022 | Recreation Commission Agenda Packet – January 2022 | Meeting Canceled |
| 02/09/2022 | Recreation Commission Agenda Packet – February 2022 | Recreation Commission Minutes – February 2022 |
| 03/09/2022 | Recreation Commission Agenda Packet – March 2022 | Meeting Canceled |
| 04/13/2022 | Recreation Commission Agenda Packet – April 2022 | Recreation Commission Minutes – April 2022 |
| 05/11/2022 | Recreation Commission Agenda Packet – May 2022 | Recreation Commission Minutes – May 2022 |
| 06/08/2022 | (see July Agenda Packet) | Meeting Canceled |
| 07/13/2022 | Recreation Commission Agenda Packet – July 2022 | Meeting Canceled |
| 08/10/2022 | Recreation Commission Agenda Packet – August 2022 | Recreation Commission Minutes – August 2022 |
| 09/14/2022 | Recreation Commission Agenda Packet – September 2022 | Meeting Canceled |
| 10/12/2022 | Recreation Commission Agenda Packet – October 2022 | Meeting Canceled |
| 11/09/2022 | Recreation Commission Agenda Packet – November 2022 | |
| 12/14/2022 |
Friends of Graham Recreation & Parks
Friends of Graham Recreation & Parks Community Volunteer Board
Established in 2015, the organization’s purpose and mission shall be to receive and distribute the gifts of donors or other contributors to deserving projects associated with the City of Graham Recreation and Parks Services.
Be a Friend, Buy a Flagstone Paver
The Friends of Graham Recreation & Parks has made available a commemorative paver, or series of pavers, to be laid in a prominent walkway within Graham Regional Park. It’s a unique and timeless opportunity for recognizing individuals, families, or businesses that have made an impact. These commemorative pavers offer a 3” X 8” space, beautifully crafted with a customized message rendered in deep relief. Each paver can be elegantly inscribed with up to 3 lines, with a maximum of 14 characters per line.
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help your community with a gift that is striking in its beauty and uniquely able to stand the test of time. Help us pave the way and order yours today.
Follow the links for more information:
Be A Friend, Buy A Flagstone Paver Order Form
Graham Regional Park Gift Catalog
For more information or questions, please contact the Graham Recreation & Parks Director at (336) 513-5510.
Mailing Address:
Friends of Graham Recreation & Parks
PO Box 817
Graham, NC 27253
Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board
Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board
Graham Historical Museum Advisory BoardThe Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board’s function is to serve in an advisory capacity to City Council and, most importantly, act as a responsible steward of all artifacts entrusted to the Museum.
The advisory board plays a vital role in the operation of the Historical Museum. Board members work to initiate programs and community events that highlight Graham’s history, serve as docents during Museum hours of operation, and act as the acquisition and accession committee for artifacts offered to the Museum.
The Graham Historical Museum, collects, preserves, displays and interprets the records, relics and artifacts which contribute to the understanding and appreciation of the history of the City of Graham.
How to Serve
If you are a resident of the City of Graham or its extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), you are eligible to serve on the Historical Museum Advisory Board. The seven-members of the board are appointed by the Graham City Council and each serve three year terms. If you are interested in applying for a seat on the Museum Advisory Board, please call (336) 513-5510.
Meetings
When: 4th Monday of each month
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 These meetings are open to the public. Street parking available. For more information, please email Brian Faucette, Graham Recreation & Parks Director.
Members & Term Expires
Nicki Grafos Smith | Chair – 2024
Jennifer Brito | Vice Chair – 2022
Noelle Purcell | Secretary – 2024
Jeanette Beaudry – 2023
Karen Chin – 2022
Chuck Talley – 2023
VACANT
Joey Parsons – City Council Liaison
Brian Faucette – City Staff Liaison
Friends of the Graham Historical Museum
Friends of the Graham Historical Museum
This group is open to anyone interested in supporting the Graham Historical Museum. There is no residency requirement or minimum service hours required.
Volunteers on the Friends of the Historical Museum Committee are called upon to help the Advisory Board with special events at the Museum, serve as docents during Museum hours of operation or group tours, and help with administrative tasks as needed.
It takes many helping hands to run a successful museum, and the Friends of the Historical Museum Committee is an integral and valuable part of the Graham Historical Museum operation.
If you are interested in serving on the Friends of the Historical Museum Committee, please call (336) 513-5510.
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