Join us as we introduce our wildlife animal ambassadors to guests of all ages at this year's Adventure Summit! Wildlife Ambassador volunteers are needed to help handle and interpret the animals at the wildlife ambassador booth including the turtles, snakes, owl, and hawk.
In this shadow experience, staff will work with you to show you how to confidently handle and interpret the animals to the public.
Impact
Five Rivers MetroParks Wildlife Ambassador volunteers assist with animal care and animal programming, sharing our conservation message with community members of all ages at a variety of programs, events, and outreach opportunities year-round.
Impact
Volunteers like YOU can share our conservation mission and the importance of healthy habitat for animals like them and people like us to a variety of audiences throughout our community.
Tasks
- Assist staff in set-up and clean-up of wildlife ambassador booth space.
- With the help of your staff lead you will:
- Welcome guests to the booth, introduce yourself and the wildlife ambassadors
- Provide excellent customer service to the public when approached with questions. Review talking points regarding the wildlife ambassadors in the Wildlife Ambassador Manual.
- Follow all safety procedures and ensure the safety of all participants. Alert staff when and if any issues arise.
Eligibility: This is an opportunity for individual Long-Term volunteers who are qualified Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care volunteers.
- GET STARTED: Not a Wildlife Ambassador volunteer yet, but interested and want to learn more? View the Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care volunteer training page here.
- BECOME A VOLUNTEER: Learn more about becoming a volunteer and our service types here.
Additional Notes
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place indoors. Volunteers can expect bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects 10 lbs. or more, and standing for long periods. Must be willing to engage visitors of all ages in conversations about nature.
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Parking is available in the Visitor and Student Union lots at Wright State University at 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH 45324. Please arrive 15 minutes early to park and get checked in.
- Dress: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Wear your blue or green volunteer t-shirt, if you have one. A reusable volunteer vest and name badge will be provided at check-in.
- Contact: If you have questions about your volunteer opportunity, please reach out to us at volunteer.services@metroparks.org or call #937-275-7275. We're happy to help you!
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more information.
