Join Five Rivers MetroParks as we welcome cycling enthusiasts for tasty pancakes, friends, and music at the region's largest celebration of cycling as a means of transportation in the Miami Valley!
You'll be part of the action by helping to catch or retrieve pancakes during the event. The Pancake Catcher helps create excitement by catching pancakes hot off the griddle and assists in catching pancakes for participants! This opportunity is for those who enjoy working at events, enjoy the energy of a good celebration, and interacting with participants of all ages.
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
- Greet guests and welcome them to Riverscape and to Bike to Work Day
- Encourage participants to try to catch their flipped pancakes
- Retrieve any missed pancakes and collect them in a bucket
- Share with participants that the retrieved pancakes will be shared with our farm animals
- You are the face of MetroParks at this event - smile, be enthusiastic, and enjoy the event!
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.
- 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 Tyler Mittlestead, at 937-278-2604 and/or your Volunteer Services team at volunteer.services@metroparks.org.
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Environment & Physical Demands: Physical duties include standing for long periods, bending, lifting 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.
