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.