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Volunteer Spotlight: Rebecca Schenking - Continuing a Family Tradition of Volunteering
Nov 30, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesRebecca Schenking comes from a family who not only valued volunteer service, but also made volunteering a family tradition. Whether it is a garden workday, supporting a program, participating in one of our events, or enjoying some R&R with family, you can be sure to spot Rebecca in one of the parks volunteering by herself, or continuing her family's tradition by volunteering with her family (mom and kids).
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Volunteer Opportunities: Winter volunteer opportunities available! We need YOUR Support at some festive Holiday events! Plus Trail Workdays, Administrative Projects, and more!
Nov 30, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesCool weather, colorful skies, and many ways to stay active during the winter at your MetroParks including a variety of indoor and outdoor volunteer opportunities!
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Volunteer Appreciation: Sunset at the Market, VIP incentive items including a NEW Long-Sleeved Volunteer Shirt!
Nov 30, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesThank you for joining us this year to make a difference in your MetroParks! As I'm sure you've learned by now and even experienced, we certainly could not do what we do without YOU! To thank you and celebrate your service, we will be offering our volunteer incentive and appreciation items again this year including our service milestone pins for those with 25, 50, 75, 100-1000 volunteer hours with us, and volunteer apparel for those active volunteers with 25 or more hours: -Volunteer T-Shirt (Short-Sleeved)-25 hours -Volunteer Hat (Knit or Baseball)- 50 hours -NEW! Volunteer Long-Sleeved Shirt- 75 hours
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Staff Lead Highlight: 2nd Street Market Staff - Lynda, Sally, and Sandra
Nov 30, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesIf you've volunteered for a shift at the 2nd street Market, you've had the pleasure of working with Lynda, Sally or Sandy, the dynamic dream team that keeps the rhythm of the Market flowing. Volunteer shifts at the Market currently include the Market Ambassador, Market Program Support, Market Custodial Support, as well as a Wegerzyn Gift & Garden Shop opportunity offered through our partner organization, the Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation.
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Get Connected Tech Tip: View Your Volunteer Impact in Your Volunteer Resume
Nov 30, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesVolunteer hours are still an important part of showing volunteer impact which helps us apply for a variety of grants, and helps you earn rewards from our Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP). Volunteer hours are tabulated easily with Get Connected when you check in to your scheduled opportunity shifts. You can view a summary of your total volunteer impact this year in your Volunteer Resume.
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Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter - November 2023
Nov 1, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesSpecial thanks to all the volunteers who have joined us in the parks this fall season! We appreciate you! In this edition of the Volunteer Newsletter: - Feature: Five Rivers MetroParks has A LOT to be Thankful for! - Sustainability Tip & November Challenge: Be a little lazy with your landscaping this fall & Stay Active Outdoors - Volunteer Spotlight: Cox Arboretum Woodworkers & The NEW Nature Play - Volunteer Positions & Opportunities: Artisan Skills & Heritage Cookery November 4th, plus Holiday Events, Barn Aide Training, Administrative Projects, and more! - Get Connected Tech Tip: Volunteer Hours - Staff Highlight: Angela Collie, Program Coordinator at Adventure Central - Volunteer Appreciation: Volunteers with 25 hours or more invited to join us for a special holiday event- Sunset at the Market!
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Get Connected Tech Tip: Volunteer Hours
Oct 31, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesVolunteer hours are still an important part of showing impact which helps us apply for a variety of grants, and helps you earn rewards from our Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP). Hours are tabulated easily with Get Connected when you check in to your opportunity shifts. You can also add hours to an opportunity later on, after service. We'll show you how in this month's Get Connected Tech Tip!
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Volunteer Spotlight: Cox Woodworkers - Connecting Kids to Nature through NEW Nature Play
Oct 31, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesFor more than 20 years, woodworking volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark have used their skills to support the work of MetroParks staff. Recently, this team of woodworkers - led by MetroParks park technician Uriah Langmeyer - completed their largest project to date: portions of the nature play at Cox Arboretum MetroPark.
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Five Rivers MetroParks Awarded Grant from the Urban and Community Forestry Program
Oct 31, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesFive Rivers MetroParks has been awarded $1,450,450 - that's right, nearly $1.5 MILLION dollars - from the Urban and Community Forestry Program for the Possum Creek MetroPark and Spring Run Conservation Area Forestry Project!
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Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter - October 2023
Oct 2, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesIn this edition of the Volunteer Newsletter: - Feature: We Need YOU at this year's Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience! - Volunteer Spotlight: Helen Schmenk - Enjoying Time with the Horses while Giving Back! - Volunteer Positions & Opportunities: The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, Fall Family Adventures, Make a Difference Day and more! - Get Connected Tech Tip: Qualifications! Why are they important? - Staff Highlight: Welcome Amanda Wheatley, NEW Volunteer Coordinator!
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Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter - September 2023
Sep 1, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesIn this edition of the Volunteer Newsletter: -Feature: Fall is almost here and so are the Season's Best Special Events! -Volunteer Spotlight: Conservation Cover Mapping Volunteers -Volunteer Positions & Opportunities: The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, Fall Family Adventures, Make a Difference Day and more! -Get Connected Tech Tip: The Volunteer Training Library -Staff Lead Highlight: Deb Spencer, Education Specialist -Policy Reminder: Diversity and Inclusiveness -Volunteer Appreciation: Thank you Small Farm & Food Fest Volunteers, and Don't forget to use your FREE ice cream coupons this weekend!
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Get Connected Tech Tip: Manage Your Site Communications
Aug 1, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesDid you know you can control the communications settings on your Get Connected Volunteer account?
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