Do you want to participate in an event celebrating cycling in the Miami Valley? The Miami Valley boasts the nation’s largest paved trail network with more than 340 miles to explore and enjoy. Dayton is also a League of American Bicyclists bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community. Exhibitor Support volunteers welcome exhibitors and help them prepare for the event.
Impact
Volunteers help to promote an active, healthy lifestyle in the region, contribute to the awareness of an environmentally friendly and healthy form of transportation, and help make this event available to all who might be interested in learning more about an active way to experience the outdoors and connect with nature locally. Volunteers allow MetroParks to continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.
Tasks
- Greet exhibitors as they arrive.
- Help exhibitors unload and direct them to the proper parking location.
- Assist exhibitors with their supplies, and escort them to Information Central for registration.
- Direct exhibitors to their designated booth space after they have registered.
- Help exhibitors bring their gear to their booth space.
- Relay any special needs or questions to the staff lead.
- Assist with general event setup as needed during a slow time.
Eligibility
- This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, Short-Term, Public, and Youth. 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.
- 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: Volunteers should park at Five Rivers MetroParks headquarters, 409 E. Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402.
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- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift at the last minute or are running late, please call staff lead, Shelby Shaw, at 937-274-3117.
- Environment & Physical Demands: Physical duties include standing, walking, lifting, and reaching.
- Dress: Please wear your volunteer name badge and your green or blue volunteer T-shirt, if you have one. Please be sure to wear closed-toe shoes.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more information.
