Volunteer and Employment
Redlands Police Department
Community Services Division
Recreation Center
Volunteer and Employment Opportunities
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Become a Volunteer & Earn “Rec Bucks”
Do you have extra time on your hands?
Wanting to give back to your community?
Need community service hours for high-school graduation?
Become a volunteer for the City of Redlands and earn “Rec Bucks” that can be used towards Recreation programs, these opportunities are available for teens 16 and older. The City of Redlands Recreation Bureau is always bringing volunteers and City Staff together, in a partnership, to assure the success of our programs and services.
Why Volunteer?
The benefits of being a volunteer are many. Your presence in one of the many programs that we offer enhances the quality of life in Redlands. Here are some ways volunteering can enrich your life:
Gain valuable work experience- Earn academic credit
- Learn a new skill
- Meet new friends
- Help others in need
- Have fun!
How Do I Volunteer?
It’s easy! Follow these three easy steps:
- Choose from one of the many programs listed on this page.
- Fill out a volunteer application.
- Contact the Redlands Community Center at (909) 798-7572 x 5 or by e-mail at
recreationstaff@redlandspolice.org.
What Can I Do?
Most volunteer opportunities are available for those as young as age 16. We have activities for groups, large and small, families, corporations and individuals.
Special Events
The Recreation Bureau is looking for volunteers to assist with the following special events :
- Redlands Bulldog 5k Triathlon
- Lights on After School Event
- Halloween Face Painting
- Wild & Wooly Turkey Shoot
- Annual Christmas Block Party
Teen Council
The Teen Council is made up of Redlands Teens to give a voice for all that is happening in City Recreation for teens. The Teen Council meetings are televised live on Redlands TV local community channel. The Teen Council is comprised of a Board of Officers duly elected to their positions once every year. Teen Board members serve as volunteers. If you would like more information about the Teen Council please contact us at: recreationstaff@redlandspolice.org.
Meets: The Teen Council meets once per month on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers - 35 Cajon Street - Redlands, CA
YCTC
YCTC is a peer program designed to build partnerships for positive and healthy youth development, which engage youth as active leaders and resources in their communities.
YCTC programs foster resiliency and protective factors in young people through the development of action-oriented meetings. Purposeful activities such as leadership training meetings, and other activities that result in skill building and mastery are all a part of YCTC. Critical to the ongoing impact of the program, YCTC programs develop leadership skills in youth.
There is no lecturing, just teens using music, fun, activities, and a high-energy format to challenge their peers to change their attitudes and behaviors concerning alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, as well as other related problems.
YCTC members focus on taking care of their peers by providing high-energy, positive activities and fun educational awareness campaigns. The meetings are a very important component. Some opportunities include: officials, coaches, scorekeepers, promotions, special events and Community projects. This is a great way to get job experience or try something new. Hours count toward club, church and school community service hours. Call 798-7572 x 0 for more information on this program.
Fee: Free
Days: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Place: Redlands Community Center - 111 W. Lugonia Ave
Employment Opportunities
Persons wishing to be considered for available employment opportunities may check on the City of Redlands Human Resources website to see if any current open exist.
Human Resources
The City of Redlands has a centralized Human Resources Office which provides personnel related services to all City departments. These services include administration of employee benefits; coordinating the recruitment and selection process; maintaining personnel data, files and records; administration of workers' compensation and safety information; managing the employee evaluation process; filing state and federal reports; assisting with M.O.U. interpretation; labor negotiations and disciplinary matters. For more information please call (909)-798-7514.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT INSTRUCTORS WANTED
The Redlands Recreation Bureau is looking for contract instructors to teach classes. Iif your interested please contact us with your idea for a class: recreationstaff@redlandspolice.org. or complete the following information:
1. Complete the attached Independent Contract Application.
2. Submit your application to the Recreation Bureau.
3. The program proposal will be reviewed by the Recreation Superintendent. If the program is consistent with the Recreation and Community Services Division criteria, and programming space and time is available, then you will be asked to participate in an interview. All programming is subject to final approval of the Department Head. Upon approval of the proposal all applicants must be fingerprinted at the Redlands Police Department's West Community Policing Station at 1150 Brookside Ave., Suite J-1A Mondays & Wednesdays from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
4. Once fingerprints have cleared, an Independent Contractor Agreement will be written for the class and must be approved by the City Council.
5. The current contract specifies a 75/25% contractual split of funds collected, based on resident fees. The contractor receives 75%, and the City retains 25% to cover operating expenses and facility use.
6. Once City Council approves the contract, Contractor shall obtain a Redlands Business license, as a condition of performing the services required hereunder.
7. Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all insurance and submit to the City Certificates of Insurance in force.
Contractor shall provide:
• Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability insurance in the amount that meets the statutory requirement shall be in force with an insurance carrier acceptable to the City.
• Comprehensive Commercial General Liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate shall be in force with an insurance carrier acceptable to the City and name the City as an additional insured.
• Professional Liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claims made and two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate shall be in force with an insurance carrier acceptable to the City.
• Commercial Automobile Liability insurance with minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability shall be in force and name the City as an additional insured. This coverage shall include all owned vehicles, hired and non-owned vehicles, and employee non-ownership vehicles.
City shall be named as an additional insured on all policies and such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City.
If Contractor can't provide insurance coverage for the program contractor shall then be responsible for paying all costs associated with insurance coverage for participants as specified in the City's contract with Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation for recreation programs.
If you are interested in teaching, or if you have special knowledge or skills that you would like to share with others, please call (909) 798-7572 ext. 3 or e-mail dschott@redlandspolice.org.


