Do you love the MetroParks and sharing that passion with others? Come join us at Small Farm & Food Fest, a free, annual event for all-ages, that promotes healthy eating and sustainable living. With dozens of fun, hands-on activities, demonstrations, speakers, and a pop up farmer's market, there's something for everyone on the farm! Info Tent Support volunteers share their love and knowledge of Five Rivers MetroParks with the public by providing information about programs, parks, events, and special offerings.
Impact
Info Tent Support volunteers support Marketing staff helping event participants connect with the resources available at the MetroParks. Special Event volunteers serve a critical role in ensuring that each special event or large-scale program runs smoothly from setup to teardown.
Tasks
- Share information about Small Farm and Food Fest with event participants.
- Answer questions about Five Rivers MetroParks to the best of your ability
- Share information about MetroParks events, parks, and programs.
- Distribute printed materials such as brochures, Parkways magazine, event maps, and park maps.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to individual, public, long-term, short term volunteers, ages 18 and up. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to sign up or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.
- 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
- Parking and Meeting Instructions: Volunteers may park in the Visitors Center parking lot located at 7800 E. Shull Rd. Meet with the staff lead at the Visitor Center. View the event map here. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your shift to allow for parking, checking in, and connecting with the staff lead.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please contact the staff lead, Rick Musselman, at 937-277-4834.
- Environment & Physical Demands: Physical duties include smiling, engaging and speaking with event visitors. Standing and walking will primarily be on paved surfaces. There may be some down time throughout your shift where sitting may also be an option.
- 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
Learn more about Special Event opportunities 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.
Want to Branch Out? Exploring multiple opportunities is a great way to stay involved, build new skills, and experience different parts of the parks! Consider this/these opportunities:
