City seeking Parks, Recreation and Culture program proposals

Deadline approaching for the 2021 Fall Season

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 15, 2021 10:19 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo's Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is inviting community members to showcase their skills as an instructor in the upcoming Fall 2021 Activity Guide. Program proposals for a variety of areas, including dance, cooking, language, arts and crafts, music, outdoor recreation and more are now being accepted. For the 2021 fall season, recreation staff are looking for new, creative ideas that will engage the community after the last year of living through a pandemic. Programs may be designed in any category and for any age group; however, applicants are encouraged to review the current Activity Guide in an effort to avoid duplication of currently scheduled classes. Applicants now complete the process, including attaching their resume and other relevant certifications, in an easy to use, one-step online form.

Link to Strategic Plan: Links to the Livability and Environmental Responsibility themes, by supporting recreation as an integral part of everyday life and taking a leadership role in adapting the way we live, work, recreate and move.

Key Points

Submissions received by 4:30 pm on July 14 will be considered for the 2021 Fall Activity Guide. Winter season program proposals may be submitted up to September 30, 2021.
The program proposal process is an online form with hard copy submissions are no longer accepted. Supporting documents can be uploaded as attachments, making the process more streamlined than ever.
Proposals should include all details requested on the form, as well as an up-to-date copy of your resume (noting any teaching experience) and relevant awards/certificates. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions document for a full overview of the requirements.

Quotes

"As always, Parks, Recreation and Culture is looking forward to receiving program proposals from members of our community. The variety often submitted is exciting and serves as a reminder of how much talent and skill we have in Nanaimo. After over a year of reduced programming options, the City is looking forward to offering a wide variety of creative and unique programs this fall season that follow the latest Provincial Health Guidelines."

Leonard Krog

Mayor

City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

The Fall Activity Guide will offer community programs from September to December 2021 for all ages and all abilities in a variety of interest areas.
Registration for fall programs begins on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Contact:

Media Inquiries

Communicatiaons

City of Nanaimo

250-754-4251

Media.Inquiries@nanaimo.ca

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