Opportunities From: Five Rivers MetroParks

Help us get the word out about The Adventure Summit! Volunteers are needed to deliver event posters to area businesses and community spaces to help promote this incredible event. This is a flexible, unscheduled opportunity - you can volunteer when it is convenient for you!*

Impact

Volunteers will have helped promote an active, healthy lifestyle in the region and have contributed to making Dayton “The Adventure Capital of the Midwest!”

Tasks

The staff lead will contact volunteers to determine the best zones for delivery. Volunteers will be given a list of places to visit within a defined geographical area of Dayton to distribute posters. Volunteers may find additional places to visit that are not on the list. Look for places connected to recreation, close to bikeways, or places where people hang out: restaurants, coffee shops, gear shops, etc. Volunteers need to be able to pick up all supplies and instructions at the Main Office, 409 E Monument Ave, Third Floor, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m-5 p.m.Volunteers must be able to make deliveries before February 14th*. Distribution can occur on the volunteer's schedule--no set days or times, as long as deliveries are made before February 14th*. NOTE: Volunteers unable to complete deliveries must contact the staff lead right away so that alternative delivery arrangements can be made. When making deliveries, volunteers should: wear their MetroParks volunteer apparel and name badgeintroduce themselves as a volunteer with Five Rivers MetroParks ask for permission to hang posters using the provided tape or pushpinsnote which places they visited, and which were willing to display a poster and/or distribute palm cards to report back to staff.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Short-term and Long-Term ages 16 and up. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Additional Notes

Environment & Physical Demands: Must have vehicle and gas and be willing to travel to area businesses. It is helpful to be knowledgeable about Five Rivers MetroParks and the Adventure Summit event. Learn more about this year's event here. Must be willing to initiate conversations and share enthusiasm with others.Dress: Please wear your volunteer name badge and if you have one, your green or blue volunteer shirt. Reusable volunteer vests will be provided for volunteers if needed.Poster Pick Up: When picking up your poster distribution items, please park in a Visitor space closest to the Main Office building, or park in the lot with your volunteer parking tag prominently displayed. Items may be picked up Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm.Questions? Contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org or call #937-275-7275. We'll be happy to help you!

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more information.  

Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University are excited to invite you to be a part of The Adventure Summit, a celebration of outdoor culture and adventure! We're looking for enthusiastic, people-friendly, volunteers to help during the event by welcoming exhibitors, presenters, and the public, providing event information and helping with wayfinding.

Impact

Volunteers will make participating as a speaker, exhibitor, or participant welcoming, easy, and fun! Best of all volunteers will leave knowing they have promoted an active, healthy lifestyle in the region and have contributed to making Dayton “The Adventure Capital of the Midwest!”

Tasks

Welcome everyone to The Adventure Summit and provide event information.Answer general event questions and provide assistance with wayfinding. Help connect exhibitors and presenters with staff and assist with directing them to their locations.Enjoy the event! Eligibility This opportunity is open to public volunteers, ages 16 and up.  Learn more about our types of service here. We do not require a background check for our public volunteer opportunities; however, persons with a criminal record may be disqualified and prohibited from service. Please review our background check policy here. For those required to complete Court Appointed Community Service, please click here.  Additional Notes Environment and Physical Demands: This volunteer opportunity will be stationed near the entrance, so prepare to be exposed to cold temperatures.  Parking and Meeting Instructions: Parking is available in the Visitor and Student Union lots at Wright State University at 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH 45324. Please arrive 15 minutes early to park and get checked in.  Dress: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Wear your blue or green volunteer t-shirt, if you have one. A reusable volunteer vest and name badge will be provided at check-in. Contact: If you have questions about your volunteer opportunity, please reach out to us at  volunteer.services@metroparks.org or call #937-275-7275. We're happy to help you! Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Special Events Volunteer Position Description for more information.

Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University are excited to invite you to be a part of The Adventure Summit, a celebration of outdoor culture and adventure! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help during the event by welcoming attendees to scheduled presentations, helping them find their seats, providing room counts and general event information.

Impact

Volunteers will ensure the scheduled presentations go on smoothly and seamlessly. You will leave knowing you helped to promote an active, healthy lifestyle in the region and contributed to making Dayton “The Adventure Capital of the Midwest!”

Tasks

Report to your classroom assignment (you'll receive your room assignment at volunteer check-in) and help prepare the room for the scheduled presentation. You can view the schedule of presentations here.  Welcome the public to the presentation and help find seats if needed.When the presentation begins, close the doors to ensure all can hear.  Count how many people are attending the presentation and record the total attendance in the binder for each presentation. Open the doors at the end of the presentation. Thank everyone for coming and ask them to complete an evaluation card on their way out. Enjoy the event!

Additional Notes:

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to public volunteers and groups, ages 18 and up.  Learn more about our types of service here.We do not require a background check for our public volunteer opportunities; however, persons with a criminal record may be disqualified and prohibited from service. Please review our background check policy here. For those required to complete Court Appointed Community Service, please click here.  Environment and Physical Demands: This volunteer opportunity is indoors.  Volunteers may be lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.  Parking and Meeting Instructions: Parking is available in the Visitor and Student Union lots at Wright State University at 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH 45324. Volunteers arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the program to park, check-in, and meet the staff lead for any additional information.  Dress: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Wear your blue or green volunteer t-shirt, if you have one. A reusable volunteer vest and name badge will be provided at check-in.Contact: If you have questions about your volunteer opportunity, please reach out to us at  volunteer.services@metroparks.org or call #937-275-7275. We're happy to help you!

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more information.  

Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University are excited to invite you to be a part of The Adventure Summit, a celebration of outdoor culture and adventure! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help during the event by assisting with classes and activities in the pool area.  Volunteers will greet and direct participants, assist with registration and fitting life jackets, pool safety and provide basic program support.

Impact

Volunteers will leave knowing they have promoted an active, safe, and healthy lifestyle in the region and have contributed to making Dayton “The Adventure Capital of the Midwest!”

Tasks

Greet and welcome participants as they arrive.Assist with program registration and waivers. Assist with properly fitting life jackets (our staff will show you how!) Help participants get in and out of boats as needed.Assist staff in managing the flow of traffic and pool deck safety.Provide routine program support to ensure safe and fun program experience. Enjoy the event!

Additional Notes

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to public volunteers, ages 18 and up.  Learn more about our types of service here.We do not require a background check for our public volunteer opportunities; however, persons with a criminal record may be disqualified and prohibited from service. Please review our background check policy here. For those required to complete Court Appointed Community Service, please click here.  Environment and Physical Demands: This volunteer opportunity is indoors.  Volunteers may be lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods. Volunteers will not be in the water, but still may get wet. Parking and Meeting Instructions: Parking is available in the Visitor and Student Union lots at Wright State University at 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH 45324. Volunteers arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the program to park, check-in, and meet the staff lead for any additional information.  Dress: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Wear your blue or green volunteer t-shirt, if you have one. A reusable volunteer vest and name badge will be provided at check-in.Contact: If you have questions about your volunteer opportunity, please reach out to us at  volunteer.services@metroparks.org or call #937-275-7275. We're happy to help you!

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more information.  

Join us as we spark the interest and curiosity of guests of all ages at this year's Adventure Summit!  Tactile Nature Interpreters are needed to shadow our staff at this opportunity introducing guests to our variety of touchable items including furs and bones and helping them connect with our mission.

In this shadow experience, staff will work with you to show you how to confidently interpret the furs and engage the public. 

Impact

Five Rivers MetroParks Tactile Nature Interpreters assist our education and marketing teams in sharing our conservation message with community members of all ages at a variety of programs, events, and outreach opportunities year-round.

Impact

Volunteers like YOU can share our conservation mission and the importance of healthy habitat for animals like them and people like us to a variety of audiences throughout our community.

Tasks

Meet the staff at the location 15 minutes prior to the program and help set up the interpretation table with the touchables. At end of the program assist with clean-up. With the help of your staff lead you will: Welcome guests, introduce yourself, and invite them up to explore the variety of touchables.Share program talking points and answer common questions with information from the Tactile Nature Interpreter Manual providing excellent customer service to the public.Follow all safety procedures and ensure the safety of all participants.

Eligibility: This is an opportunity for individual Long-Term volunteers who are 16 and older who are in training to be qualified Tactile Nature Interpreters.

GET STARTED: Not a Tactile Nature Interpreter yet, but interested and want to learn more? View the Tactile Nature Interpreter volunteer training page here. BECOME A VOLUNTEER: Learn more about becoming a volunteer and our service types here.

Additional Notes

Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place indoors. Volunteers can expect bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects 10 lbs. or more, and standing for long periods. Must be willing to engage visitors of all ages in conversations about nature. Parking & Meeting Instructions: Parking is available in the Visitor and Student Union lots at Wright State University at 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH 45324. Please arrive 15 minutes early to park and get checked in.  Dress: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Wear your blue or green volunteer t-shirt, if you have one. A reusable volunteer vest and name badge will be provided at check-in. Contact: If you have questions about your volunteer opportunity, please reach out to us at  volunteer.services@metroparks.org or call #937-275-7275. We're happy to help you!

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Ambassador Volunteer Position Description for more information.  

Join us as we introduce our wildlife animal ambassadors to guests of all ages at this year's Adventure Summit! Wildlife Ambassador volunteers are needed to help handle and interpret the animals at the wildlife ambassador booth including the turtles, snakes, owl, and hawk.

In this shadow experience, staff will work with you to show you how to confidently handle and interpret the animals to the public.

Impact

Five Rivers MetroParks Wildlife Ambassador volunteers assist with animal care and animal programming, sharing our conservation message with community members of all ages at a variety of programs, events, and outreach opportunities year-round.

Impact

Volunteers like YOU can share our conservation mission and the importance of healthy habitat for animals like them and people like us to a variety of audiences throughout our community.

Tasks

Assist staff in set-up and clean-up of wildlife ambassador booth space.With the help of your staff lead you will:Welcome guests to the booth, introduce yourself and the wildlife ambassadorsProvide excellent customer service to the public when approached with questions. Review talking points regarding the wildlife ambassadors in the Wildlife Ambassador Manual.Follow all safety procedures and ensure the safety of all participants. Alert staff when and if any issues arise.

Eligibility: This is an opportunity for individual Long-Term volunteers who are qualified Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care volunteers.

GET STARTED: Not a Wildlife Ambassador volunteer yet, but interested and want to learn more? View the Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care volunteer training page here. BECOME A VOLUNTEER: Learn more about becoming a volunteer and our service types here.

Additional Notes

Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place indoors. Volunteers can expect bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects 10 lbs. or more, and standing for long periods. Must be willing to engage visitors of all ages in conversations about nature. Parking & Meeting Instructions: Parking is available in the Visitor and Student Union lots at Wright State University at 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH 45324. Please arrive 15 minutes early to park and get checked in.  Dress: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Wear your blue or green volunteer t-shirt, if you have one. A reusable volunteer vest and name badge will be provided at check-in. Contact: If you have questions about your volunteer opportunity, please reach out to us at  volunteer.services@metroparks.org or call #937-275-7275. We're happy to help you!

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more information.