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.
The Floating Event Ambassador roams the event greeting and welcoming park patrons, passing out event passports, and directing visitors to the booths to collect stamps.
Impact
Ambassador volunteers enhance the visitor experience by offering excellent customer service to park visitors and helping them build awareness of all the amenities that MetroParks offers to community members.
Tasks
Under the supervision of staff, support and assist with the following tasks:
- Roam the event to show a Five Rivers MetroParks presence
- Greet and welcome guests to Passport to MetroParks
- Pass out event passports and direct visitors to the booths to collect stamps
- Assist with questions about the event, park, and Five Rivers MetroParks
- Refer questions you cannot answer to a MetroParks staff member on-site
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to individual Long-Term volunteers ages 18 and up.
- GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 18 and up, an eligible background check). Simply click the blue RESPOND button to begin completing your qualifications or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.
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 or elsewhere in the lot with a volunteer hangtag or parking pass (see map image below). Proceed to volunteer check-in at RiverScape MetroPark near the rentals office and cafe. Click here for a map of RiverScape MetroPark.

Click here to download and print a temporary FRMP Volunteer Parking Pass.
- 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 walking, standing, and guiding.
- 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 Ambassador 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.
