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Tech Tip - Get Connected - Using Search and Filter to Easily Find Volunteer Opportunities

Get Connected has a useable Search and Filter function in the opportunities listing and in the schedule view.

Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter - January 2023

In this edition of the Volunteer Newsletter: 2022 - What a Year We Had! Welcome 2023. Get Connected Survey Winners Volunteer Appreciation COVID -19 Update Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities & Trainings Volunteer Opportunities to Support Our Partners Get Connected Tech Tip

Tech Tip - Get Connected - Volunteer Site Training

Volunteer Services has prepared introductory trainings to introduce you to the site and walk you through the steps to set up your profile and get started as a volunteer site user. The training includes several brief videos to watch on many of the things to get you more proficient on the site.

Get Connected Volunteer Survey Raffle Winners!

Tech Tip - Get Connected - Adding and Verifying Your Volunteer Hours

Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter - December 2022

In this edition of the Volunteer Newsletter: Holiday Volunteers needed for Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk, Christmas on the Farm and A Holiday Evening at Carriage Hill Farm; Get Connected Volunteer Survey Available; plus Executive Director Becky Benna plans for retirement in 2023; Volunteer Appreciation at the Artisan Market and much more!

Tokens of Appreciation

All month long, we're expressing our sincere appreciation for MetroParks staff and volunteers. Join us and start sharing appreciation today!

Tech Tip - Get Connected - Interested in Ongoing, Long-term Service?

Interested in committing to ongoing volunteer service with us? Consider opportunities open to long-term volunteers. These are volunteers that commit to ongoing service of a year or more with Five Rivers MetroParks and complete our full volunteer onboarding qualifications. Many of our volunteer opportunities are only open to long-term volunteers.

Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Locker

In 2014, Sarah started as a Barn Aide volunteer and has completed additional training to serve as a Pony Rides Assistant, an Equestrian Arena Assistant, and an Equestrian Trail Guide. "I enjoy the physical aspect of volunteering," says Sarah. "You'll definitely get your daily steps in if you help with Pony Rides."

Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter - November 2022

In this month of Thanksgiving, we want to thank you, our dedicated volunteers, for the many ways you have made a difference in our parks for our community during this busy volunteer season! YOU ARE the difference at Five Rivers MetroParks and we celebrate YOU!

Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter-October 2022

We have some great volunteer opportunities to help you get outside to make a difference this Fall! Check out Fall Family Adventure, Make A Difference Day, and more in this issue of the Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter!

Tech Tip - Get Connected - FAN a Volunteer Position