We're inviting the community to kick off the season with us at Passport to MetroParks, Friday, May 29th at RiverScape MetroPark. This event introduces our community to all the wonderful parks, programs, and events that MetroParks provides in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with food, music, educational booths and activities.
Vendor Check-In volunteers monitor the entrance to the event, help check in vendors including musical entertainment and food trucks as they arrive, and move barricades to allow entrance for approved vendors.
Impact
Special Event volunteers are critical in ensuring that each special event or large-scale program runs smoothly from setup to teardown.
Tasks
Under the supervision of staff, support and assist with the following tasks:
- Stand at sawhorse barricades located on Monument Avenue and monitor the entrance to the event. Volunteers will be given a visibility vest to wear while on post.
- Check in vendors, bands, and food trucks, and move barricades to allow them onto the event footprint.
- Use the radio to communicate with event staff so that they can meet the vendors and give them further directions.
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to individual Long-Term, Short-Term, and Public volunteers ages 18 and up.
- 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 can park at the Main Office lot, 409 E. Monument Ave, near the FRMP vehicles if space is available with a volunteer hangtag or parking pass (see map image below). Volunteers will be given a brief orientation when they arrive on-site. Meet staff near the Rental Office windows to receive a brief on-site orientation.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call Rachel Baney at #937-902-4613.
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Environment & Physical Demands: Physical duties include standing, walking, and lifting around 15-20 lbs. Volunteers will need to move the sawhorse barricades quickly.
- 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 wear your green or blue volunteer T-shirt, if you have one. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes. Reusable volunteer vests will be provided for volunteers on-site.
Learn more about Special Events with us on the Volunteer Position page! 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.
