Be a part of the Annual TVT Challenge! This fun, non-competitive hiking endurance event challenges participants to see how far they can hike in one day. Various routes will be marked along the Twin Valley Trail, with hiking options ranging from 1 to 27 miles. Aid Station volunteers help provide support to hiker participants by serving refreshments, checking for safety concerns, and alerting staff of any participants who need additional support or a ride back to the starting point.
Impact
Five Rivers MetroParks provides an array of outdoor events and large programs throughout the year for residents of the Miami Valley to get connected to recreation, music, history, family, and most of all, nature. Program support volunteers serve a critical role in ensuring participants at special event or large-scale programs learn more about MetroParks and our program and volunteer opportunities, as well as, help the event run smoothly from set-up to teardown.
Tasks
- Help keep the aid station stocked with drinks and snacks for event participants to enjoy.
- Support hikers as they come through the aid station by cheering them on.
- Observe hikers, note any potential health concerns, and alert staff of any issues.
- Assist with answering questions about the event and about Five Rivers MetroParks
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to individual, long-term, and short-term volunteers, ages 16 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 the required qualifications, or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Volunteers should park at 13631 Manning Rd., the Bow Hunting Area A and the Aid Station will be across the Rd. Volunteers will walk across the street to the tent set up for the aid station. Please refer to the Germantown MetroPark map for location details.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift at the last minute or are running late, please call the staff lead.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This opportunity is outdoors and a MetroParks' booth canopy will be set up with chairs and a table. Light physical duties include standing, walking, and light lifting.
- Dress: Please wear your MetroParks namebadge and apparel. An event name badge and reusable volunteer vest will be provided for volunteers on-site.
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.
Want to Branch Out? Exploring multiple opportunities is a great way to stay involved, build new skills, and experience different parts of the parks! Consider these
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