Volunteers help build access, comfort, and safety for all interested in learning about the natural world. Our Garden Guides help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it accessible (via the TRAMS)
and easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities. Thank you for your interest in qualifying as a TRAM driver. Volunteers operate equipment and vehicles as part of their service at a variety of opportunities offered year-round, including weddings, garden tours, and special events like the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience. There is an annual virtual training and in-person training with a check-off required for all volunteers who operate our vehicles.
This in-person training and check off will provide an onsite overview and demonstration of safe vehicle operation for the Electric Carts (TRAMs). These are our extended golf carts that are utilized as shuttles at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience and for garden tours at Cox Arboretum MetroPark.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? This opportunity is open to individual, long-term, short volunteers, ages 18 and up who have completed their volunteer onboarding qualifications (Volunteer Handbook Signature, Completed Volunteer Profile), and for those 18 and up, an eligible background check. Volunteers must also pass our online motor vehicle screening. New to MetroParks volunteering? Click here to learn more about how to become a volunteer! A virtual training must be completed prior to attending the in-person TRAM training. Please click this link to complete the online electric Cart (TRAM) vehicle training.
WHAT TO EXPECT & WHAT YOU'LL REVIEW
This training will include both classroom review and outdoor practice using our TRAM. Volunteers will review the garden route, and must be able to manuver the TRAM safely while staying on the designated route.
GET STARTED!
Begin with our virtual training to learn more here. Then, RSVP to join us for this in-person training and practice session.
Need help with your RSVP? Call #937-275-7275 or email us at volunteer.services@metroparks.org for assistance.
