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 June Featured Volunteer Opportunities and TrainingsIt's Great Outdoors Month, and we're celebrating with some GREAT opportunities for you to get outside and give back this month, including The TVT Challenge, Mud Day, Service Saturday, Fishing & Paddlesports Program Support, and more! Check them out below. Click the blue VOLUNTEER button to learn more about each featured opportunity and RESPOND to sign up, get outside and give back this month. You can always view all of our volunteer opportunities on Get Connected.  This symbol designates our high-priority volunteer needs. |
 Grow Good Things: Join Our MetroParks Gardening Crew!!  Summer is here, and it's the perfect season to get outside, get involved, and grow something meaningful - both in our gardens and in your own community. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just curious about how plants grow, we've got a spot ready for you! From the vibrant rows of vegetables at Carriage Hill Farm and Possum Creek, to the blooming beds at Aullwood Garden, Cox Arboretum, RiverScape, and Wegerzyn Gardens MetroParks, our parks flourish because of volunteers like you. Gardening with us means more than pulling weeds or planting flowers - It's about learning new skills, connecting with nature, and becoming a part of something bigger. We welcome all experience levels and provide everything you need to get started. Learn more and get started by clicking the blue "VOLUNTEER" button below.  Service Saturdays: Join us for a fun and rewarding morning at the parks on the third Saturday of each month from 9am-Noon, May through September. It's a great opportunity to spend a few hours giving back to our community and making a positive impact on our beautiful parks. Whether you're removing invasive species and maintaining gardens, you'll leave with a sense of pride and a new glow, knowing you've contributed to something special. Plus, you'll still have plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your Saturday! Look for projects at Cox Arboretum and Wegerzyn Gardens MetroParks this month! Learn more and get started by clicking the blue "VOLUNTEER" button below.  |
 Historic Interpreters Needed! Shadow Experiences Available! Are you interested in history? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a homesteader? This could be a perfect opportunity for you to learn and demonstrate simple everyday farm tasks. Volunteers at the Daniel Arnold Historic Farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark embrace the spirit of the 1880's as Historic Interpreters, immersing visitors in a captivating journey through time. They create a vibrant connection to the rich history of Carriage Hill, allowing guests to experience the daily rhythms and challenges of life on a bustling 1880's working farm. Volunteers bring this farm to life, inviting everyone to engage with the traditions, stories, and charm of a bygone era. Historic Interpreters are long-term volunteers who commit to regular ongoing service at the historic farm. Their dedicated ongoing support is what makes the historic farm possible. Join this incredible team! Learn more and get started by completing a simple training available online. Then, schedule an in-person Shadow Experience well you'll learn alongside a staff member or qualified volunteer. To see if this is right for you, simply click the blue "VOLUNTEER" button below. Program Support: Try Paddlesports  Join us in making a meaningful difference as a Program Support Volunteer for our paddling opportunities! Your involvement is essential for delivering high-quality and engaging programming to the public. As a volunteer assisting with paddlesport classes and activities, you will help with important tasks such as fitting life jackets, assisting participants in selecting boats, and ensuring the safe entry and exit from the boats. Additionally, you'll monitor participants in the water to keep them safe, all while contributing to memorable experiences for our community. View and learn more about these program support volunteer opportunities and respond by clicking the blue "VOLUNTEER" button below. Fishing Program Support  Are you a fishing enthusiast? Would you like to help newcomers learn about the fun they can have fishing while helping them build their skills? Fishing Program Support volunteers provide support during a variety of fishing programs to help participants learn the basics of baiting, casting, fish handling and more. By volunteering, you will help ensure that each participant receives assistance and has a fun experience learning something new in a safe, supportive environment. You'll also have the chance to build your skills alongside our Outdoor Recreation team. You do not need to be an expert to support these opportunities, but some experience is a plus. Join us in helping our community experience the joy of fishing with Five Rivers MetroParks! Learn more and respond by clicking the blue "VOLUNTEER" button below. |
 The TVT Challenge Be a part of the Annual TVT Challenge! This fun, non-competitive hiking endurance event challenges participants to see how far they can hike in one day. Various routes will be marked along the Twin Valley Trail, with hiking options ranging from 1 to 27 miles. Volunteers are needed to staff Aid Stations along the routes providing direction, refreshments, and encouragement to hikers as they hike throughout the day. Volunteers are also need for Registration - Hiker check-in and check-out to ensure safety of all participants throughout the event, and sustainability to help us manage waste. Learn more by clicking the blue "VOLUNTEER" button below. Mud Day! Are you ready for some volunteer fun?! Come and play in the mud with at this year's Mud Day at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, Saturday, June 27th! Volunteers are needed for setup, teardown, program support, and more. It will take large number of hands to ensure this event is smooth, safe, and FUN! Click the blue "VOLUNTEER" button below to learn more and respond to lend a muddy hand. |
Volunteer Services Volunteer Services is available if you have questions or need assistance in signing up. Contact us at volunteer.services@metroparks.org or #937-275-7275.
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