Program Support: A Place for You - The Incredible Journey

Pending Background Check

Description

Volunteers will engage families in this game where they will explore the different phases of the water cycle.  This activity station is a part of the A Place for You summer programming.  Participants at the station will also be able to make a bracelet to represent the water cycle and be a memory keepsake in this unique program opportunity. 

Volunteers contribute their time and talents, adding excitement and perspective to these family-friendly activities,  enhancing the visitor experience. and creating a more engaging program.  Program Support Volunteers are welcome and can participate in various entry-level opportunities to support our programs—typically, no expert knowledge is required. However, volunteers who support this station should enjoy working directly with children and families.

Impact

Volunteers enable us to accomplish so much more by lending a hand in simple activities, allowing demonstrators to take a break, or talking with the visitors about the activities while allowing the tasks to be completed.

Tasks

  • Assist the staff lead with setup and teardown of the program or demonstration
  • Welcome and greet visitors at the activity station
  • Gather and distribute materials as needed
  • Engage visitors to participate in the game.
  • Assist participants in making their bracelet as a keepsake.
  • May assist with documenting the event through photos
  • Encourage volunteerism, and help direct to the website for information

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 the required qualifications, or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.

 Additional Notes

  • Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Eastwood MetroPark.  Volunteers are scheduled to arrive 30 minutes before the program starts. Staff leads will orient volunteers to the day's agenda and other important information.
  • Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place outdoors. Volunteers may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects to 10 lbs or more. There will be sharp objects and other items that require you to be careful and work safely in a small space. 
  • Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear their MetroParks name badge, and apparel.  A volunteer vest will be available upon arrival if needed.  

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.

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Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: Please refer to www.metroparks.org/alerts for the latest updates on park alerts and closures. In the event this volunteer opportunity is canceled, a staff member will notify you.
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Location

Location Dot Shift Eastwood MetroPark - Meet by the Playground
1385 Harshman Road
Dayton, OH  45431

Shifts

Pending Background Check
Available shifts for this need
Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Thu Jul 16, 2026 @ 5:00pm
to 8:00pm
3.00 hours 2 of 2