Fall brings cooler weather, seasonal activities, and the celebration of the harvest from the gardens. Adventure Central is excited about the return of its Fall Harvest program, and it is the luminaries that create the festive mood of a celebration. Many hands make light work, and this popular seasonal event takes teamwork and timing to light all of the luminaries. Volunteers are needed to assist staff with setting out hundreds of milk jug luminaries throughout the grounds in preparation for the Fall Harvest program.
Impact:
Volunteers will build trusting and positive relationships that strengthen values, build lasting life skills, and encourage an eagerness to explore life’s possibilities.
Tasks:
- Prepare and set out milk jug luminaries, including refilling jugs with sand/dirt as needed.
- Assist with any final touches, such as decorating and tidying, before guests arrive.
- Light milk jug luminaries along the bridge, trail, and path. Note: Volunteers will use 2 stick lighters and carry 5-10 extra votive candles with them as backup (provided).
- Volunteers may help guide people to the trail.
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to Short-term, Long-term, and Youth volunteers. Learn more about our types of service here.
- This opportunity is for ages 14 and older. Volunteers ages 14-17 must first be approved by a Volunteer Coordinator to respond to this opportunity. Contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to request approval.
Additional Notes:
Environment and Physical Demands: This is an outdoor activity, and volunteers should expect to do a lot of walking as well as carrying and placing milk jugs. Please be aware of outdoor exposure risks (i.e. sun, poison ivy, ticks, etc.). Volunteers should be aware of seasonal allergies (i.e., grass, pollen, bees, etc.), and can expect to participate in bending, kneeling, reaching, walking, and lifting objects of 10lbs or more, etc.
Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Wesleyan MetroPark. Volunteers should park and meet staff inside Adventure Central, located at 2222 N James H McGee Blvd Dayton, OH 45417.
Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please contact the staff lead, Lois Woods, 937-278-2601.
Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear their volunteer t-shirt and name badge, and bring a water bottle.
Visit the Adventure Central Training Resources page in our Training Library to learn more about Adventure Central and to volunteer for other opportunities.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more information on programming volunteer opportunities with us.
