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.
Tactile Nature Interpreters are needed to shadow our staff at this opportunity introducing guests to our variety of touchable items including furs and bones and helping them connect with our mission. In this shadow experience, staff will work with you to show you how to confidently interpret the furs and engage the public.
Impact
Volunteers like YOU can share our conservation mission and the importance of healthy habitat for animals like them and people like us to a variety of audiences throughout our community.
Tasks
Under the supervision of staff, support and assist with the following tasks:
- Meet the staff at the location 15 minutes prior to the program and help set up the interpretation table with the touchables. At end of the program assist with clean-up.
- With the help of your staff lead you will:
- Welcome guests, introduce yourself, and invite them up to explore the variety of touchables.
- Share program talking points and answer common questions with information from the Tactile Nature Interpreter Manual providing excellent customer service to the public.
- Follow all safety procedures and ensure the safety of all participants.
Eligibility
This is an opportunity for individual Long-Term volunteers ages 18 and up who are qualified Tactile Nature Interpreters.
- GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 18 and up, an eligible background check), and Tactile Nature Interpreter Volunteer Training. 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 cafe and rentals office. 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 Mary Beth Hobson at #937- 477-1858.
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Environment & Physical Demands: Physical duties include walking, standing, and lifting 10lbs or more.
- 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. Reusable volunteer vests and event volunteer name badges will be provided for volunteers on-site at volunteer check-in. Be sure to wear closed-toe, comfortable shoes.
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.
