Help create the Fall magic at this year's Fall Family Adventure as a Program Support volunteer! The game areas are where fun and laughter can be heard all through the park. Volunteers will enjoy these activities just as much as the families. Creativity and playfulness are good traits to have when volunteering in this area
Impact
Volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, safety, and FUN into our programs for all interested in learning! Games are more than having fun, and can be a great learning tool for kids and families. They can help children work on skills such as concentration, strategizing, following directions, and patience.
Tasks
- Arrive and check in with your Staff Lead to review your activity assignment and prepare supplies. This program runs from 4 pm-7 pm.
- Volunteers will assist with setting up and closing their activity stations.
- .Get yourself and your station organized
- Review the game activities and ensure supplies are ready and spaced for participation.
- Pumpkin bean bag (garden green)—help kids select three bean bags and let them try to toss them through the eyes, nose, or mouth of our cut-out jack o lantern face. ·
- Pumpkin ring toss (garden green)—line up six pumpkins into two rows of three with one-foot space between each pumpkin. Each contestant will have a hula hoop to toss and see if they can make the hoop land around one of the pumpkins in the row they are facing. Two can play at the same time.
- Dress a scarecrow (garden green)—Three scarecrow forms will be provided along with bags of clothes. Let each participant dress the scarecrow. When the person leaves, undress the scarecrows for the next participant.
- Spider Web Walk activity host (Skeeter's garden) - Kids will try to stay on the spider web while picking up strategically placed spiders. Check out this link to see an example of this game: Spider Web Walk
- Pumpkin Maze activity host (picnic area near prairie)- kids will try to find their way out of the maze.
- Leaf Jumping pools (Skeeter's garden)- keep pools filled with leaves and invite guests to jump in and play.
- Owl Scavenger Hunt (Skeeter's garden) - ask kids if they can find all of the owls hung in the trees of the Children’s Discovery Garden.
- Introduce the activity to participants and ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate.
- Provide a welcoming, safe, positive experience for all participants.
- SMILE! It can help you and your guests relax and have fun!
Eligibility
- This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, Short-Term, and Youth (ages 14-17 - See specific age requirements below). Learn more about our types of service here.
- Youth Volunteers: Youth volunteers ages 14-17 are not required to complete a background check. If you are a new youth volunteer, contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to have your background check waived.
Additional Notes:
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here to view the map of Wegerzyn Gardens. Volunteers should park in the main parking lot in front of the Administrative building and meet with the staff lead at Skeeter's Garden. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your shift to allow for parking, checking in, and connecting with the staff lead.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift at the last minute or are running late, please call staff lead, Betty Hoevel, at 937-276-7052.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This is an outdoor activity, and you may get dirty. This opportunity involves working with paint and glue. Volunteers must enjoy working with kids and families. Physical duties include standing, walking, and lifting.
- Dress: Please wear closed-toe shoes, your volunteer name badge, and if you have one, your green or blue volunteer T-shirt. Reusable volunteer vests will be provided for volunteers on-site.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position for more information on Programming volunteer opportunities.
