Rome wasn't built in a day and neither is The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience! Working side by side with MetroParks staff, Event Setup volunteers will build this exciting event by setting the Exhibitor Village, Info Central, Bike Village, Action Sports Area, Youth Zone, etc. Volunteers also assist in unloading, organizing, and securing equipment in appropriate areas.
Impact
Special Event volunteers are critical in ensuring that each special event or large-scale program runs smoothly from set-up to tear-down.
Tasks
- Help staff unload, organize, and collect equipment and gear that will be distributed throughout the event site.
- Help staff set up tents, displays, signage, banners, tables, chairs, etc.
- Use safe lifting techniques, proper hand tools for the job, and safety gear as appropriate and necessary.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to individual, public, youth, long-term, or short term volunteers, ages 14 and up. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to sign up or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.
- Background Check: We do not require a background check for our public volunteer opportunities; however, persons with a criminal record may be disqualified and prohibited from service. Please review our background check policy here. For those required to complete Court Appointed Community Service, please click here.
Additional Notes
- Parking and Meeting Instructions: Parking is available for volunteers off Springfield Street. Volunteers should check in at Volunteer Central in the Bluegrass Shelter located directly across the footbridge by the lagoon. Please arrive 15 minutes early to park, check in, and get to your volunteer location.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please contact the staff lead, Chris Buck, at 937-567-4405.
- Environment and Physical Demands: This position does involve heavy lifting and will include in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects of 20lbs or more. Hand carts, dollies, and hand tools will be available for volunteer use. Volunteers will be provided with all needed equipment and safety gear on-site. As this program takes place outdoors, please be aware of outdoor exposure risks (i.e., sun, poison ivy, insects, etc.). including seasonal allergens (i.e., grass, pollen, bees, etc.). Volunteers should bring their favorite reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Reusable volunteer vests and event nametags will be provided for you onsite at volunteer check-in.
Learn more about Special Events 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 opportunities:
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