Help set up and support the region's premier outdoor adventure festival – The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience! Working with MetroParks staff, Exhibitor Support & Set Up volunteers assist with building the event by working directly with exhibitors to load in and set up their booths. These volunteers support other set-up duties as needed.
Impact
Special Event volunteers are critical in ensuring that each special event or large-scale program runs smoothly from set-up to tear-down.
Tasks
- Review the exhibitor area and general event layout.
- Greet and welcome exhibitors as they arrive.
- Ensure exhibitors are checked in on the provided sheet and give them their nametag and info packet.
- Answer any questions regarding the event, and direct any questions you are unsure how to answer to the staff.
- Assist with unloading and getting supplies to the exhibitor's assigned booth area. Utilize available hand carts, dollies, and other small hand equipment as needed.
- Use safe lifting techniques, proper hand tools, and safety gear as appropriate and necessary. Volunteers will be provided with all needed equipment and safety gear on site.
Eligibility
- This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, Short-Term, Public Service, and Youth (ages 14-17 - See specific age requirements below). 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. For those required to complete Court Appointed Community Service, please click 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 and Meeting Instructions: Parking is available for volunteers off Springfield Street. Volunteers should check in at Volunteer Central in the Bluegrass Shelter by the lagoon. Please arrive 15 minutes early to park, check in, and get to your volunteer location.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please contact the staff lead, Shelby Shaw, at 937-274-3117.
- Environment and Physical Demands: This position does involve heavy lifting. Hand carts, dollies, and hand tools will be available for volunteer use. Volunteers will be provided with all needed equipment and safety gear on-site. This program takes place outdoors. Please be aware of outdoor exposure risks (i.e., sun, poison ivy, insects, etc.). Volunteers should be aware of seasonal allergies (i.e., grass, pollen, bees, etc.), and will participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects of 15lbs or more. Volunteers should bring their favorite water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. If you have one, please wear your green or blue volunteer shirt. Reusable volunteer vests and event nametags will be provided for you onsite at volunteer check-in.
