Passport to MetroParks: Sustainability Team

Description

We're inviting the community to kick off the season with us at Passport to MetroParks, Friday, May 29th at RiverScape MetroPark. This event introduces our community to all the wonderful parks, programs, and events that MetroParks provides in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with food, music, educational booths and activities.

Sustainability Volunteers are needed to help educate the community about sustainability and direct them on how to sort and dispose of compostables, recyclables, and other waste.  This is a vital role supporting our goal of hosting waste free events. This is a great opportunity for Master Recycler Volunteers!

Impact

Special Event volunteers serve a critical role in ensuring events and large-scale programs run smoothly. 

Tasks

Under the supervision of staff, support and assist with the following tasks

  • assist with waste collection and sorting, including compostable and recyclable waste generated at waste stations during the event.  
  • share information with the public, educating them on environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to individual Public, Short-term, and Long-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 can park at the Main Office lot, 409 E. Monument Ave, near the FRMP vehicles if space is available or elsewhere in the lot with a volunteer hangtag or parking pass (see map image below). Proceed to volunteer check-in at RiverScape MetroPark near the rentals office and cafe. Click here for a map of RiverScape MetroPark.

    Click here to download and print a temporary FRMP Volunteer Parking Pass.

  • Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call Jack Rees at #859-653-6658.
  • Environment & Physical Demands: Physical duties include walking, standing, and guiding.
    • 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 green or blue volunteer T-shirt, if you have one. Reusable volunteer vests and event volunteer name badges will be provided for volunteers on-site at volunteer check-in. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes.

Learn more about Special Events 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.

Details

Get Connected Icon 16 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Please refer to metroparks.org/alerts for the latest updates on park alerts and closures. In the event this volunteer opportunity is canceled, a staff member will notify you.
Get Connected Icon Dress for the weather
Get Connected Icon Bring a pre-filled water bottle
Get Connected Icon Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Get Connected Icon Bring sunscreen/hat/sunglasses

Location

Get Connected Icon Riverscape MetroPark- Pavilion
237 E Monument Ave
Dayton, OH  45402
Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Fri May 29, 2026 @ 5:00pm
to 7:30pm
2.50 hours 6 of 8
Fri May 29, 2026 @ 7:00pm
to 9:30pm
2.50 hours 8 of 8