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Get Connected Tech Tip: Volunteer Open Houses
Feb 29, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesDiscover, learn, and grow as a Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer! We are so excited about the nice weather, the many volunteers wanting to get outside and involved with MetroParks, and our chance to share the many ways people can get engaged and find the right opportunities for them. We have taken your feedback and included evenings and weekends in our 2024 Volunteer Open House schedule.
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Get Connected Tech Tip: Training & Event RSVPs
Feb 1, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesWinter is a great time for volunteer training! We have both in-person, scheduled volunteer trainings coming up and online trainings available in our Volunteer Training Library. Here's some more helpful information on Volunteer Training in Get Connected.
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Get Connected Tech Tip: Do You Have a User Group?
Jan 1, 2024 by Volunteer ServicesAs a volunteer, you may belong to one or more user groups. User groups are a way for volunteers to track combined efforts, or allow you to access easily specific or private opportunities. A few examples of current user groups include Wildlife Ambassadors, MetroParks Volunteer Patrol, Carriage Hill Riding Center, Carriage Hill Historic Interpreters, or Conservation Leaders.
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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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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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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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Get Connected Tech Tip: Edit Your Profile
Jul 1, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesThere are many ways to get information on the many volunteer opportunities available on Get Connected. Learning about opportunities that may interest you is as simple as completing your volunteer profile! This is a required qualification for short-term and long-term volunteer service with us and its easy to do!
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Get Connected Tech Tip - Volunteer Open Houses
Jun 1, 2023 by Volunteer ServicesLooking for an In Person way to get better connected? Join us at an upcoming Volunteer Open House where you can meet members of your Volunteer Services Team and ask questions about the many ways you can make a difference in YOUR MetroParks. F
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