Administration

Administration Volunteers provide behind the scenes support to ensure that our frontline staff have everything they need to provide high quality parks, programs, and services.  Their service ensures appropriate filing and documentation across departments in the agency and provides the opportunity for a variety of projects including historical research.

These opportunities require strong organization and attention to detail with moderate to advanced levels of computer experience depending on the opportunity. If you love checking off a to-do list and performing data entry -these opportunities are for you!

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 supporting from behind the scenes serving indoors in a typical office environment while making a meaningful impact to support our parks. 

Administration Volunteers include individuals ages 18 and up depending on the specific opportunity. 

Administration opportunities are offered on weekdays with the potential for some flexible options including remote options depending on the opportunity. These opportunities are primarily open to long-term volunteers; however, there may be some open to short-term volunteers.

What to Know Before You Get Started

• Opportunities are open to long-term or short-term volunteers ages 18 and up. 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.
• Tools, supplies, and instructions are typically provided, unless noted otherwise. 
• Administration opportunities take place at our Main Office downtown.

Administration Volunteers typically support and assist staff with: 

• data entry
• records management, organization, and filing
• copying and scanning documents
• research

Get Started

There are a variety of opportunities you can support as an Administration Volunteer, depending on what you’re looking for: 

• Volunteer Courier
• Event Waiver Entry
• Personnel File Management
• MetroParks Historical Research
• Aullwood Historical Research

These opportunities offer limited slots and may not be visible in the opportunities below. The best way to learn about new opportunities posted to this position is to FAN the Administration volunteer position. You'll receive a weekly digest of opportunities and trainings available under this position. We'll also reach out to you when new opportunities post to see if you are interested.

Browse the available Administration Volunteer opportunities below and click VIEW DETAILS to learn more. Ready to volunteer? Click RESPOND and complete any required qualifications. These opportunities will post throughout the year as events pop up.

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. 

• Visitor Center Ambassador - Cox Arboretum and/or Carriage Hill MetroPark
• 2nd Street Market Ambassador

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.