Let your personality shine and be the friendly face that welcomes visitors into The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience! Event Ambassador Volunteers are stationed at the entrance of the event to welcome visitors, provide event information, distribute programs, and assist with activity waivers. As visitors leave, ambassadors thank them for coming and encourage them to attend future events.

Impact

Special Event volunteers are critical in ensuring that each special event or large-scale program runs smoothly from set-up to tear-down.  Event Ambassador volunteers help participants feel welcome, engaged and knowledgeable about the event and set the tone for a positive visitor experience.

Tasks

• Welcome the community into the event space 
• Provide excellent customer service to those attending the event and work to troubleshoot problems
  • “I’m not exactly sure, but I’ll get a staff member for you who would know that answer.”
• Answer questions about the day's event schedule and layout
• Share with visitors how and where to get their activity waivers to participate in the event's Try It activities. Visitors can complete activity waivers at the Waiver tent or at Information Central. Watch this video to learn more about our activity waivers.
• Train your volunteer replacement and pass along tips and tricks learned during your shift 

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to individual, public, youth, long-term, or short term volunteers, ages 16 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.
• Click here to view a map of Eastwood MetroPark.
• 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: Physical duties will include standing, walking and light lifting, talking with the public and responding to their interactions. 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.
• Special Note: At end of your shift, please train your volunteer replacement. If there is not a replacement, please make contact with a MetroParks staff member or Volunteer Services. While there will be alcoholic drinks available at this event, volunteers should abstain until after they have completed their volunteer service. Also, even though this is a dog-friendly event, volunteers are asked to enjoy the event with their furry friends after they have completed volunteering. 

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:

Additional Opportunities at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience