Share a message of sustainability while helping to keep our Bike to Work Day event waste free! Join our Sustainability Team on Friday, May 15th at RiverScape MetroPark to ensure that this fun community event is managed sustainably by helping participants properly dispose of their waste and learn more about sustainable practices. This is a great opportunity for Master Recyclers to join in on the celebration of cycling in the Miami Valley and make a difference!
Impact
Volunteers will be a part of the event team celebrating the positive impacts human-powered transportation can have on the body, the community, and the wellbeing of the planet. Your support makes events like this possible!
Tasks
- Share MetroParks' mission of working towards a waste-free event and point out the composting and recycling stations to participants
- Assist participants in the proper placement of recyclables, compostables, and trash.
- Walk the event and collect waste from tables.
- Assist with waste station tear down from 9:00-9:30 am
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to Long-Term, Short-Term, and Public volunteers ages 18 and up. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to sign up or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer. This is a great opportunity for trained Master Recyclers or those in-training to be Master Recyclers!
- 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.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Volunteers should park at Five Rivers MetroParks headquarters, 409 E. Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402. Volunteers will need to prominently display their Volunteer Parking Hang tag or a MetroParks Parking Pass. CLICK HERE TO PRINT YOUR VOLUNTEER PARKING PASS. Then, walk to RiverScape MetroPark and check in with the Volunteer Services team located next to the rentals office.
- Cancellation: While cancelling a shift is discouraged, if you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please notify staff lead, Thomas Nugent at 937-275-5068 and/or your Volunteer Services team at volunteer.services@metroparks.org..
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Environment & Physical Demands: Physical duties include standing, walking, lifting, bending and reaching.
- 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.
- Dress: Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Volunteers are encouraged to wear their blue or green volunteer apparel. Reusable volunteer vests and event nametags will be provided at volunteer check in onsite.
See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more information. 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.
