Ambassador

Ambassador Volunteers support our education and marketing teams by helping community members get outside and enjoy their MetroParks. This work helps protect the region’s natural heritage and creates outdoor experiences that invite Miami Valley residents to get outside, explore, and build a personal connection with nature.

Whether you’re an experienced public speaker or educator, or just starting out, this opportunity offers ways to learn, build skills, and make a visible impact alongside MetroParks staff. 

Entry-level volunteers are welcome. Some skills may be developed over time and may require additional training or an annual check-off.  

About This Position

This opportunity may be a great fit if you enjoy engaging people of all ages and backgrounds, sharing what you love about MetroParks and how to get the most out of a visit to the parks. If you're looking for people-person way of supporting these beautiful, welcoming park spaces, serving as an Ambassador may be the perfect fit for you! Ambassador Volunteers include individuals ages 14 and up depending on the specific opportunity. 

Ambassador opportunities are offered on weekdays, weekends, and through flexible options. There are opportunities for short-term, long-term, and even some opportunities open to public volunteers typically supporting events.

What to Know Before You Get Started

• Most ambassador volunteer opportunities require a background check as part of the onboarding process. New to MetroParks volunteering? Click here to learn more about how to become a volunteer.
• Some opportunities may also include orientation, training, or a skills check-off, depending on the tasks involved. If an opportunity requires training, you will be prompted to start that training process when you respond to the opportunity. Training requirements can often be found in the Eligibility section of the opportunity.
• Need to complete a few hours for school or service? Our public gardening opportunities are a great way to easily jump in! 
• Tools, supplies, and instructions are typically provided, unless noted otherwise. 
• Ambassador opportunities take place at a variety of parks including Carriage Hill, Cox Arboretum, RiverScape, and the 2nd Street Market. Ambassadors also support outreach events in the community, spreading the word about all the great things MetroParks has to offer and how to get involved.

Ambassador Volunteers typically support and assist staff with: 

• setting up and tearing down outreach booth
• welcoming visitors, and sharing information about MetroParks
• distributing park literature
• interacting with visitors by answering questions and sharing information about our parks, programs, and events

Get Started

There are a few different ways to get involved as an Ambassador Volunteer, depending on what you’re looking for: 

• Ongoing Opportunities for Short-Term or Long-Term Volunteers
  • Visitor Center Ambassador
  • 2nd Street Market Ambassador
  • MetroParks Outreach Ambassador
  • Tactile Nature Interpreter
    

Browse the available Ambassador Volunteer opportunities below and click VIEW DETAILS to learn more. Ready to volunteer? Click RESPOND and complete any required qualifications

Want to Branch Out?

Want to explore other ways to get involved? There are many volunteer opportunities across MetroParks that offer similar experiences, skills, or ways to make an impact. 

• Gardening Ambassador training 
• Nature-based Program Support opportunities

Exploring multiple opportunities is a great way to stay involved, build new skills, and experience different parts of the parks!   

Have questions or need help finding the right fit? 

Reach out to the Volunteer Services team at volunteer.services@metroparks.org or 937-275-7275 and ask to speak with a Volunteer Coordinator. You can also join us at a Volunteer Open House, an in-person opportunity to learn more about volunteering with Five Rivers MetroParks.