Do you want to participate in an event celebrating cycling in the Miami Valley? The Miami Valley boasts the nation’s largest paved trail network with more than 340 miles to explore and enjoy. Dayton is also a League of American Bicyclists bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community. The Pancake Catcher helps create excitement by catching pancakes hot off the griddle and assisting in catching pancakes for participants!
Impact
Volunteers help to promote an active, healthy lifestyle in the region, contribute to the awareness of an environmentally friendly and healthy form of transportation, and help make this event available to all who might be interested in learning more about an active way to experience the outdoors and connect with nature locally. Volunteers allow MetroParks to continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.
Tasks
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Greet guests and welcome them to Riverscape and Bike to Work Day.
Encourage participants to try to catch their pancake!
Sweep or pick up any missed pancakes that hit the ground.
Assist with general tear down, 9:00-9:30 am
Eligibility
- This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, Short-Term, Public, and Youth. Learn more about our types of service here.
- 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.
- Youth Volunteers: Youth volunteers ages 14-17 are not required to complete a background check. If you are a new youth volunteer contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to have your background check waived.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Volunteers should park at Five Rivers MetroParks headquarters, 409 E. Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402.
CLICK HERE TO PRINT YOUR VOLUNTEER PARKING PASS!
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call staff lead, Andrea Reed, at 937-275-5079.
- Environment & Physical Demands: Physical duties include standing, walking, lifting, and reaching.
- Dress: Please wear your volunteer name badge and if you have one, your green or blue volunteer T-shirt.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more information.
