Did you know that it takes the hard work of over 400 volunteers working alongside our staff to make The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience happen? Come support other volunteers by assisting with volunteer check-in, volunteer hospitality, and information at Volunteer Central!
Impact
Volunteer Central volunteers are the first event contact for our many event volunteers and make the experience seamless, welcoming, and fun! Volunteers will leave knowing they have promoted an active, healthy lifestyle in the region and have contributed to making Dayton “The Adventure Capital of the Midwest!”
Tasks
Greet volunteers as they arrive & assist with check-in if needed.
Find and distribute volunteer name badges and vests, review the volunteer's job description for their shift, and help direct them to their post/staff lead.
Answer questions about the event to the best of your ability.
Help fill in for absent volunteers and assist with volunteer breaks as needed.
Other duties as assigned: Please be flexible as duties may change as needs arise.
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: Volunteers may park in the Eastwood MetroPark Springfield Street Parking Lot (near the lagoon). Meet with Volunteer Services at the Volunteer Central tent, near the Lagoon, where you will receive a brief on-site orientation.
Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Yvonne Dunphe, at 937-238-8887.
Environment and Physical Demands: Light physical duties include standing, walking, and light lifting.
Dress: Please wear your volunteer name badge and, if you have one, your green or blue volunteer shirt. Reusable volunteer vests and nametags will be provided for you at volunteer check-in onsite
Map of Eastwood MetroPark
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
