Animal Care

Volunteer Services strives to provide high-quality, meaningful volunteer opportunities that support the agency’s mission, inspiring residents throughout the Miami Valley to become citizen advocates of Five Rivers MetroParks.

Animal Care Volunteers support staff in caring for farm animals and wildlife animal ambassadors at a variety of our parks. These animals support MetroParks' mission by connecting the public to nature and education on local history, conservation, and small site sustainability.

Entry-level Volunteers are accepted with the goal to develop the skills listed. Some skills may require additional training and annual check-off. 

Volunteers with the following skills and interests may be a good fit for this position:

• Volunteers with skills and experience in animal care, equestrian, physical labor, and small tools and equipment.
• Volunteers interested in farm life, horses, and wildlife.
• Those that don't mind some hard work and a little or a lot of dirt!
• Volunteers interested in short-term (25 hours or more) or long-term service.

• Provide feeding, grooming, socialization, and care of animals.
  
• Clean cages, stalls, pens, and aquariums, etc.
• Assist in moving animal food and water.  Includes the transporting, unloading, and stacking of hay, feed, and bedding. 
• Maintain and repair cages, leads, and equipment.
• Operate vehicles, equipment, and other typical tools used in farming, horse, and animal care.
• Assist staff with general cleaning (cobweb removal, restrooms, trash, hand cleaning stations).
• Represent MetroParks by interacting with the public and answering basic questions.
• May include other tasks based on the opportunity.

View the available Animal Care Volunteer Position opportunities below. Simply click the blue "VIEW DETAILS" button to learn more about each opportunity.

To sign up, click the blue "RESPOND" button and complete any required qualifications including any required training.

You can also view any Animal Care Position Training and Events scheduled below, click the listing to learn more and the blue "RSVP" button to register. 

Not seeing the opportunity you are interested in? Have questions? Contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org or call #937-275-7275 and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. 

Visit the Become A Volunteer page on Get Connected to learn more about becoming a MetroParks volunteer. Join us for a Volunteer Open House, an in-person opportunity to learn more about volunteering with Five Rivers MetroParks!