Come learn, grow, and give back to the trails you love with this exciting trail maintenance volunteer opportunity! Led by our Trail staff, these trail maintenance opportunities will focus on revitalizing the trail systems in Englewood MetroPark. Learn alongside like-minded individuals on the whys and how's of building and maintaining a sustainable trail system on these hands-on workdays.
Impact
Volunteers who support Trail Maintenance help MetroParks provide safe, consistent, and high-quality trail experiences for visitors with varied interests and levels of abilities in a manner that protects and sustains the natural resources and habitats at each park.
Tasks
Under the supervision of the assigned staff, support and assist with the following:
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Basic trail maintenance at Englewood MetroPark; Corridor clearing, drainage clearing, tread maintenance, and invasive removal.
Eligibility
- This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, Short-Term, Adults. Learn more about our types of service here.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Englewood MetroPark. Volunteers should park at the Englewood Park Office: 987 Pattys Rd, Vandalia, OH 45377.
- 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 hiking long distances, bending, kneeling, reaching, dragging, and lifting objects of 15 lbs. The terrain is regularly uneven and muddy, with steep and slippery slopes. You must wear hiking boots. Volunteers will be working in all weather conditions.
- Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call Ron Bicknell at (937) 999-7972.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear long pants and closed-toe, sturdy hiking boots, and have their favorite work gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. Please wear your volunteer t-shirt and name tag.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Park Maintenance Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
