Teens on Board 

Teens on Board is a program that allows teenagers in our community the chance to have their voice heard. Teens on Board challenges our teens to be a part of our community and work hand-in-hand with our local officials. Challenging our teens to have a voice to help shape the community in which they live by providing them with a platform to be heard.

Requirements

Requirements for Teens on Board are: must be a Junior or Senior at one of our local high schools; must have at least a 3.0 GPA; and must commit to attending monthly meetings.

Students will be assigned to one of the following boards

• City Council
• Library Advisory Board
• Parks and Recreation Commission 
• Planning Commission
• Board of Public Utilities

Contact

For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Office at 559-684-4310.

Teen Heroes 

Everyone needs someone to look up. Children have their "hero" whom they admire in sports, movies and TV, but their heroes are so out of reach. The Tulare Parks and Recreation Department believes our youth can have heroes right here in Tulare. Someone they can reach out to and touch. Heroes from our own neighborhoods who represent the values we want youth to emulate.

Tulare's "Teen Heroes" represent the City of Tulare for one year wearing distinctive forest green City of Tulare "Teen Hero" t-shirts while they visit youth activities and schools to pass on the important message to "Step Up to Health" living a healthy lifestyle and reaching for your dreams. Youth throughout Tulare have an opportunity to meet these students, visit and "play" with them, and take with them the inspiration of being proud of who you are.

Contact

Please call the Parks and Recreation office at 559-684-4310.

Volunteens 

Teen Volunteer Program

This program is open to currently enrolled high school students looking to enter the workforce, but don't possess the necessary skills.  This program offers a wide array of opportunities through the programs and services offered through the Tulare Parks and Recreation Department. 

*Please note, in order to obtain recognition for service, a minimum of 50 hours need to be completed within each school year. 

Sign up

Stop by the Parks and Recreation Department office for an application. Volunteen Applications are accepted year-round.

Parks and Recreation Office
830 S. Blackstone Street
Tulare, CA 93274

For further information, please call 559.684.4310.