Passport to Kindergarten End of Year Celebration recognizes the children and families who have participated in this kindergarten readiness program for the past year! The focus of the End of Year Celebration is on nature exploration in the park. Volunteers will assist as Garden Guides and support participants in finding activities and having fun in the garden.
Impact:
Volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs for all interested in learning. Feedback is an important component to continue creating exceptional programs. Volunteers enable more individualized connections and aid in getting more participants sharing their MetroParks experience. Responses and feedback help guide future programming experiences.
Tasks
- Greet and welcome participants.
- Encourage participation in the Discovery Garden areas and highlights in the garden.
- Help direct participants to activities and stations at program.
- Thank participants for attending, and encourage feedback when they receive the program survey by email..
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to individual, long-term and short-term volunteers, ages 16 and up who have qualified as School Program Volunteer.
- GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 18 and up, an eligible background check), plus School Program Volunteer training. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to begin completing the required qualifications, or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. Volunteers should park and meet staff at Skeeter's Garden. Volunteers are scheduled to arrive an hour before the school arrives for a brief orientation, review of stations, and to gather supplies needed.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift at the last minute or are running late, please contact your Staff Lead at the provided number.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place outdoors - Please be aware of outdoor exposure risks (i.e. sun, poison ivy, insects, etc.). Volunteers should be aware of seasonal allergies (i.e., grass, pollen, bees, etc.), and may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects of 15lbs or more.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear their MetroParks name badge and t-shirt, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and have their favorite teaching aids, water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Learn more about Programming opportunities 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
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