Sustainability volunteers support the Waste Free Initiative at The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience by serving as Waste Free Educators, providing guidance to the public on how to properly dispose of their event waste as compost or recycling, educating the public on our Waste Free Initiative, and encouraging more sustainable living beyond the event.
Impact
Special Event volunteers are critical in ensuring that each special event or large-scale program runs smoothly from set-up to tear-down.
Tasks
- Assist guests in the proper placement of recyclables, compostables, or trash.
- Create an independent learning moment by sharing our Waste-Free Initiative and pointing out the composting and recycling stations throughout the event.
- Assist with setting up or tearing down booth materials as needed.
Eligibility
- This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, Short-Term, Public Service, and Youth (ages 14-17 - See specific age requirements below). 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. For those required to complete Court Appointed Community Service, please click 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 and Meeting Instructions: Parking is available for volunteers off Springfield Street. Volunteers should check in at Volunteer Central in the Bluegrass Shelter by the lagoon. Please arrive 15 minutes early to park, check in, and get to your volunteer location. The staff lead will orient volunteers to the activity, review how to safely and efficiently assist participants, and rotate for breaks.
- Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call the staff lead, Chris Pion, at 937-275-5032.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place outdoors. Please be aware of outdoor exposure risks (i.e., sun, poison ivy, insects, etc.). Volunteers should be aware of seasonal allergies (i.e., grass, pollen, bees, etc.), and will participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects of 15lbs or more. Volunteers should bring their favorite water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. If you have one, please wear your green or blue volunteer shirt. Reusable volunteer vests and event nametags will be provided for you onsite at volunteer check-in.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
