Hills & Dales MetroPark offers a historical urban forest that has been a natural refuge for Daytonians since 1907. Your participation in a Make a Difference Day volunteer service project allows MetroParks to continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.
Impact
Protecting open space and natural areas is a priority for Five Rivers MetroParks, which protects nearly 16,000 acres of land — 90 percent of it in its natural state. Conservation volunteers are a part of our regional conservation story by assisting in implementing a variety of natural area management plans.
Tasks
Under the supervision of the assigned staff, volunteers will support and assist with the following:
- Cutting and removing invasive honeysuckle near Twin Oak Shelter. Cutting will consist of hand saws and loppers.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to individuals, families, groups, public, long-term and short-term volunteers, ages 14 and up. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to sign up or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.
- Background Check: 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
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Hills & Dales MetroPark. Volunteers should park and meet staff at Twin Oak Shelter: 2655 S. Patterson Blvd., Kettering, OH 45409. Please plan to arrive about 10 minutes before your shift to allow time for parking, check-in, and connecting with the staff lead. Look for the 'Volunteer Event' signage.
- Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call Volunteer Coordinator, Allie Zimmerman, at (419) 953-3881.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This project takes place outdoors. Please be aware of outdoor exposure risks (i.e. sun, poison ivy, insects, etc.). Volunteers should be aware of seasonal allergies (i.e., grass, pollen, bees, etc.), and can expect to participate in bending, kneeling, pulling, lifting, cutting, hiking on potentially uneven muddy terrain, and sawing, lifting, and dragging objects 15lbs or more. Volunteers will be using folding saws and pruners.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes, and have your favorite work gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Conservation Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
