Volunteers

"Give a little and get back much more!"

Are you interested in volunteering or completing an internship with the City of Suffolk?

School clubs, civic groups, scouts, and individuals and interns are welcome. Volunteers and interns receive valuable training and job experience, socialization, a great volunteer environment, career enhancement, recognition, and the opportunity to meet and assist others.

Volunteer Application

Why should you volunteer or complete an internship?

Rewarding

Volunteering gives you an opportunity contribute to the community and make a difference in the lives of the people who live there.

Resume Enhancement and Work Experience

You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience that you can add to your resume.

Building Skill Sets

Becoming a volunteer provides an opportunity to build and enhance skills such as leadership, teamwork, and communication.

Test a Career Field

By volunteering you can test career fields and gain insight into what a career in a particular field might involve.

Building a Network of Professional Contacts

Volunteering with the City of Suffolk is a great way to meet city professionals and network with people who are involved in public services.

Establish Relationships with Organizations

Being a volunteer can help you establish relationships with organizations within the community.

What does Volunteering Say About You?

Becoming a volunteer shows that you have the motivation, ambition, and enthusiasm to become involved in your community and make a difference.

Have Fun!

Most importantly you get to have fun working with others to achieve common goals.

Volunteer and Internship Opportunities may exist in the following areas:

Become a Volunteer Coach!

Being a volunteer coach is a great way to mentor kids and make a difference!  Please fill out an application today and turn it into the Parks and Recreation Department. It’s rewarding and Volunteer coaches are the backbone of youth sports in America.  It is the parents and volunteers who sign up to coach youth sports every season that makes our youth sports programs great!

Coaches Application

Other Opportunities may exist in the following areas:

• BUSINESS SERVICES
  • Special Events
    • Event Planning and Coordination
    • Event Operation
  • Marketing
    • Event Marketing and Promotions
    • Program and Athletics Marketing
• RECREATION
  • Athletics
  • Recreation Centers
    • Program Development
  • Suffolk Art Gallery
  • Facility Management
• PARKS
  • Maintenance
  • Landscaping
  • Park Services
• YOUTH SERVICES
  • Youth Advisory Council
  • Youth Engagement Services
  • Future Leaders of Tomorrow (FLOT)

For more information on volunteer and internship opportunities, please contact Jason Pittman, Volunteer Coordinator at 757-514-7268 or jpittman@suffolkva.us.