Five Rivers MetroParks is excited to offer "try-it" opportunities at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience! Activity areas available include the mountain bike track, pump track, tot track, climbing wall, and slackline. Volunteers will be supervised by staff and will learn how to size bikes and properly fit helmets in the cycling areas. In all activity areas, volunteers will also be taught how to check for waivers and remain vigilant about safety issues that may arise while overseeing the events in the Action Sports area.
These activities provide participants with the chance to try something new and experience the joy of the outdoors. Volunteers play a crucial role in making this a safer and more engaging experience while sharing information about the various bikeways in the region.
Impact
Program Support volunteers are critical in ensuring we can provide high-quality, engaging programming like these to the public. These volunteers assist with various tasks, including setup, teardown, registration, and line management. Volunteers support and assist in providing excellent customer service at this MetroPark event.
Tasks
- Greet and welcome participants to the event and the Action Sports area.
- Ensure each participant is wearing an activity wristband. Watch this video to learn more about our activity waivers.
- Review and ensure activity participants follow the posted safety guidelines.
- Assist with helmet and bike fitting.
- Monitor the participants and equipment for safety.
- Answer any questions to your ability and direct them to staff if unsure.
- Assist participants in getting on and off the track, if needed.
- Help set up and tear down as needed.
- You are the face of MetroParks at this event...smile, be enthusiastic, and enjoy the event!
Eligibility
- This opportunity is open to the following types of volunteers: Long-Term, Short-Term, and Public Service. Learn more about our types of service here.
- 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
- IMPORTANT: Please review this Concussion Awareness Handout from the CDC before your volunteer shift. If you suspect that any participant might be showing signs or symptoms of a concussion, alert Five Rivers MetroParks staff right away.
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Parking is available for volunteers off Springfield Street. Volunteers should check in at Volunteer Central in the Bluegrass Shelter by the lagoon. Please arrive 15 minutes early to park, check in, and get to your volunteer location. The staff lead will orient volunteers to the activity, review how to safely and efficiently assist participants, and rotate for breaks.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call the staff lead, Jordan Hart, at 937-216-9733.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program 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 will participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects of 15lbs or more. Volunteers should bring their favorite water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. If you have one, please wear your green or blue volunteer shirt. Reusable volunteer vests and event nametags will be provided for you onsite at volunteer check-in.
