Five Rivers MetroParks will be offering a variety of "try it" activities at The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience. These activities, supervised by expert staff and/or vendors are supported by volunteers and provide an opportunity for participants to experience beginner-level mountain biking and work on their skills. Volunteers help make this a safe and engaging experience for a variety of visitor participants.

Impact

Program Support volunteers are critical in ensuring we can provide high-quality, engaging programming like "try it" activities to the public. These volunteers assist with various tasks including set up, tear down, registration, and program education while providing an excellent visitor service experience.

Tasks

• Greet and welcome participants to the event and to the Bike Village.
• Ensure all participants are wearing activity wristbands before participating (which indicates they have signed a release waiver). If they do not yet have a waiver, point out on an event map where the nearest waiver station is located. Watch this video to learn more about our activity waivers.
• Review and ensure activity participants follow the posted safety guidelines.
• Assist with line management, helmet fitting, and bike fitting – participants MUST wear helmets (including those on personal bikes). Watch this video to learn more about helmet and bike fitting.
• Report any issues to the Event Staff or sponsoring supervisor.
• Answer any questions to the best of your ability, and direct participants to staff if unsure.
• Help set up and tear down as needed.
• You are the face of MetroParks at this event...smile, be enthusiastic, and enjoy the event!

Eligibility: This is a Long-Term, Short-Term, Youth, and Public Volunteer Opportunity. 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

• 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. This opportunity requires volunteers to be close to the water, and be observant of the environment surrounding them. 

• Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Eastwood MetroPark. 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.  Please review and watch this video, Helmet and Bike Fitting,  to learn more about helmet and bike fitting.  S
• Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear their MetroParks name badge and t-shirt, and closed-toe shoes, and have their favorite water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. Reusable volunteer vests and nametags will be provided for you at volunteer check-in onsite.
• Cancelation:  If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more information on programming volunteer opportunities with us.