Celebrate Earth Month by supporting the Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Giveaway at the 2nd Street Market!
Kristie Fisher and her mother Carolyn Kimes started giving away tree seedlings over 25 years ago. Since her mother’s passing, Kristie has kept this annual, community-loved tradition alive at the 2nd Street Market. In celebration of Earth Day, visitors will be able to select from a variety of free tree seedlings to take home and plant. Deciduous and coniferous trees will be available while supplies last.
Impact
Program Support volunteers make giveaways like this one possible - extending our mission into the community.
Tasks
- Welcome and interact with Market visitors and giveaway participants.
- Assist staff in the set-up and clean-up of the tree giveaway program, bundling and organizing seeds according to purpose.
- Help answer questions and provide good customer service to visitors and participants.
- Provide general program support as needed.
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to individual Long-Term and Short-Term volunteers ages 16 and up.
- GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 18 and up an eligible background check). Simply click the blue RESPOND button to begin completing your qualifications or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Volunteers may park in the public lot connected to the Market. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your shift to allow for parking, checking in, and connecting with the staff lead in the pavilion.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call Lynda or Sally at #937-228-2088.
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Environment & Physical Demands: Physical duties may include standing, walking, bending, and light lifting.
- If you would like to request a service accommodation in order to volunteer at this opportunity, please contact Volunteer Services at least 1 week before the scheduled opportunity.
- Dress: Please wear your volunteer name badge and volunteer apparel. The market may be cool in the winter and warm in the summer. Please dress accordingly.
Learn more about Programming with us on the Volunteer Position page! Have questions or need help getting started? Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer.services@metroparks.org or #937-275-7275 or join us at a Volunteer Open House.
