Possum Creek MetroPark offers a blend of nature, history, and community for adults and children alike. Your participation in a Make a Difference Day volunteer service project allows MetroParks to continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.
Impact
Horticulture at Five Rivers MetroParks creates, maintains, and preserves green space and habitats for pollinators and native plants and educates visitors on sustainable gardening practices and local food production. Gardening volunteers support the Horticulture and Outdoor Connections staff in a variety of gardening tasks.
Tasks
Under the supervision of the assigned staff, volunteers will support and assist with the following:
- Help staff clean up the Demonstration Garden in preparation for the Winter season by weeding, cleaning up debris in the garden beds, and organizing and cleaning in the garden shed.
Eligibility
- This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, Short-Term, Public Service, Youth (ages 14-17 - See specific age requirements below), or Groups. 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.
Additional Notes
- Parking and Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Possum Creek MetroPark. Volunteers should park in the parking lot near the Farm Shelter. Enter the park at 4790 Frytown Rd., Dayton, OH 45417, and follow the main park drive until it dead-ends into the farm parking lot. Look for the 'Volunteer Event' signage.
- Please note: If you search 'Possum Creek Farm' in Google, it may take you to an old entrance to the farm off Shank Road. Be sure to enter the park using the main entrance off Frytown Road.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift at the last minute or are running late, please call the staff lead, Jonathan Zebrowski, at 937-274-3185.
- Environment & Physical Demands: Volunteers will need to be able to lift 10-25 lbs, bend, kneel, dig, and pull. Volunteers may be exposed to bees, hay, and farm animals. Please prepare to bring the materials necessary to keep yourself safe in case of possible exposure.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear long pants, and closed-toe shoes.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Gardening Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
