Be a part of the Annual TVT Challenge! This is a fun, non-competitive hiking endurance event. Various routes will be marked for 1-to-27-mile hiking options along the Twin Valley Trail. Participants set out to see how far they can hike in a day! Help provide refreshments, act as a safety checkpoint, and assist participants who need staff support or a ride back to the starting point as an Aid Station Attendant!
Impact
Volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs for participants. They enable more individualized support for first-time participants and help create excitement and energy at outdoor recreation events. Volunteers help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.
Tasks
- Keep the Aid Station Stocked.
- Cheer Hikers on as they come through the station.
- Observe hikers, note any potential health concerns, and make staff aware of any issues hikers note on the trail
- Assist with questions regarding MetroParks.
Eligibility
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This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, Short-Term, and Public Service. 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.
Additional Notes
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Parking & Meeting Instructions: Park at the Bow Hunting Area A, located at 13631 Manning Road, and the Aid Station will be across the road where you will meet with the staff lead. Please refer to the Germantown MetroPark map for location details.
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Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call the staff lead, Jordan Hart at 937-216-9733 or contact volunteer services.
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Environment & Physical Demands: Light physical duties include standing, walking, and light lifting to help set up and tear down.
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Dress: Please wear your volunteer name badge and if you have one, your green or blue volunteer T-shirt. Reusable volunteer vests will be provided for volunteers onsite.
- Other: Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift. This allows time for parking, getting to your station, getting oriented to all the logistics for the event, and reviewing materials and resources.
See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
