Enjoy the outdoors and help others discover the beauty all around. Program participants will capture the moments through art. Program support volunteers will be assisting participants in getting set up, making sure each participant gets the individualized attention needed, and assisting the staff lead in creating a relaxing opportunity for art discovery.
Impact
Volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs for all interested in learning. They enable more individualized support for first-time learners and create a better skill-building environment. Volunteers help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.
Tasks
- Assist staff lead with preparing supplies and set up for programs.
- Volunteers will welcome participants and get them signed in.
- Assist in distributing kit materials and reviewing program procedures.
- Volunteers will help participants with questions and troubleshoot minor problems.
- Assist in taking pictures of art in progress and completed art. IPad will be available for use by the volunteer.
- Gather supplies back from participants.
- Assist with tear down and clean up at the end of the program
- Volunteers will also get to know other volunteers helping with program support.
Please arrive early, so you may park, get to the program area, and get a brief orientation. The PROGRAM begins at 2 pm.
Additional Notes
- me participants and get them signed in.
- Assist in distributing kit materials and reviewing program procedures.
- Volunteers will help participants with questions and troubleshoot minor problems.
- Assist in taking pictures of art in progress and completed art. IPad will be available for use by the volunteer.
- Gather supplies back from participants.
- Assist with tear down and clean up at the end of the program
- Volunteers will also get to know other volunteers helping with program support.
Additional Notes
- Eligibility: This is an opportunity for Long-Term, short- term and public volunteers who are 16 and older. Learn more about our types of service here. Volunteers with knowledge of Five Rivers MetroParks and/or art knowledge are preferred, but all volunteers are welcome.
- 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.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place outdoors. Volunteers may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects to 10 lbs or more.
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. Meet in Skeeter's Garden in the shelter area. Volunteers arrive 30 minutes before the program begins to allow for parking, meet up with the staff, and assist with set up. Staff leads will orient volunteers to the day's activities, where supplies are located, and other important information.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather. Wear your volunteer name badge and a volunteer vest will be available when you arrive.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more information.
