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 Sustainability Team helps to ensure that this fun community event is managed sustainably, ensuring proper disposal of waste and informing participants of best waste practices.
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
- Assist guests in the proper placement of recyclables, compostables, and trash.
- Walk the event and collect waste from tables.
- Share MetroParks' mission of working towards a waste-free event, and point out the composting and recycling stations.
- Assist with general tear down, 9:00-9:30 am
Eligibility
- This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term volunteers. 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
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Parking & Meeting Instructions: Volunteers should park in visitor parking 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 the staff lead, Thoman Nugent, at 937-275-5068.
- 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.
