This Mud Day event aims to allow everyone to play in the mud! Volunteers will be using their creative and artistic side to paint one of 3 simple designs on those interested participants to mark the day! Program Support Volunteers should plan to get dirty, have fun, and encourage guests to enjoy a day celebrating MUD!
Face Painting— Volunteers will paint the faces of kids and adults using one of three SIMPLE designs. Face paint brushes, paint, and mud will be used to create the designs.
Impact
Volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, safety, and FUN into our programs for all interested in learning! They enable more individualized support for first-time learners and create a better skill-building environment. Volunteers help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.
Tasks
- Arrive and check in with your Staff Lead to review your activity assignment and prepare supplies. This program runs from 10 am-1 pm.
- Volunteers will assist with setting up and closing the activity stations.
- Introduce the activity to participants and ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate.
- Provide a welcoming, safe, positive experience for all participants.
- Review where stations are located to better assist the public. Click here to view a map of the stations and activities.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to individual Short-term, Long-Term , and youth volunteers, ages 14 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: Click here to view the map of Wegerzyn Gardens. Volunteers should park in the main parking lot in front of the Administrative building and meet with the staff lead at Skeeter's Garden. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your shift to allow for parking, checking in, and connecting with the staff lead.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift at the last minute or are running late, please call the staff lead, Haily Hayslip, at 937-631-8131.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This is an outdoor activity, and you may get dirty. This opportunity involves working with or near mud. Physical duties include standing, walking, and lifting. Volunteers may want to bring a water bottle, sunblock, and a towel to clean up (if needed).
- Dress: Please wear closed-toe shoes, your volunteer name badge, and volunteer apparel. Reusable volunteer vests will be provided for volunteers on-site.
Learn more about the 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 this opportunity:
