Do you love what the Five Rivers MetroParks has to offer? Join us and put your friendly demeanor and park knowledge to great use as a MetroParks Booth Ambassador Volunteer at The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience! Volunteers will welcome and engage park visitors, share their MetroParks story, distribute brochures and gather survey data at this action packed event.
Impact
Special Event volunteers serve a critical role in ensuring that each special event or large-scale program runs smoothly from set-up to tear-down. MetroParks Booth Ambassador volunteers support Marketing staff to connect event participants with the resources available at the MetroParks.
Tasks
- Help distribute Marketing materials to attendees at the event
- Share upcoming programs, events, and offerings
- Answer questions about MetroParks when able and ask staff for assistance when needed
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to individual, public, youth, short-term, and long-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, Matt Shetler at 937-901-3051.
- Environment and Physical Demands: Physical duties will include standing, walking, bending, reaching and light lifting and possibly some sitting. 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 a reusable water bottle, sun protection, 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:
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