Conservation

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.

Protecting open space and natural areas is a priority for Five Rivers MetroParks, which protects nearly 16,000 acres of land — 90 percent of it in its natural state. Conservation volunteers are a part of our regional conservation story by assisting in implementing a variety of natural area management plans. 

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 in data collection, hiking, physical labor, plant knowledge, small tools and equipment, and wildlife knowledge.
• Those interested in habitat management, reforestation, wildlife, organization & recordkeeping.
• Volunteers who have an appreciation and desire to care for the natural environment.

• Collect, input, and analyze field data.
• Assist with agency projects.
• Promote MetroParks’ mission and vision through interaction with park users.
• Assist in education and training of new volunteers to support conservation initiatives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of conservation plans.   
• May include other tasks based on the opportunity.

View the available Conservation 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 Conservation 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!