Englewood MetroPark offers the setting for fishing, birdwatching, and picnicking, and invites visitors to discover the beauty of its woodlands, meadows, and three waterfalls. Your volunteer service project allows MetroParks to continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.
Impact
Protecting open space and natural areas is a priority for Five Rivers MetroParks, which protects nearly 16,000 acres of land — 90 percent of it in its natural state. Conservation volunteers are a part of our regional conservation story by assisting in implementing a variety of natural area management plans.
Tasks
Under the supervision of the Staff Lead, support and assist with the following:
- cutting, dragging, and removing encroaching invasive species from along the ADA accessible boardwalk.
Additional Notes:
- This is a Short-Term and Long-Term Volunteer Opportunity. Learn more about our types of service here.
- This opportunity is family friendly and appropriate for youth ages 10 and older. The family must include one parent or guardian per 3 children who engage in service and assumes supervisory responsibility of the children during volunteer service.
- Arrive 5 - 10 minutes prior to your shift start time for a brief introduction and orientation to the site and the volunteer project.
- Environmental & Physical Demands: This project takes place outdoors - Please be aware of outdoor exposure risks (i.e. sun, poison ivy, ticks, etc.). Volunteers should be aware of seasonal allergies (i.e., grass, pollen, bees, etc.), and can expect to participate in some walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and/or lifting objects of 10lbs. or more during their volunteer shift.
- Parking & Wayfinding Instructions: click here for a map of Englewood MetroPark. Volunteers should park at Patty's Shelter at Englewood MetroPark located at 4361 W. National Rd., Vandalia, OH 45377 and meet staff near the shelter. Look for 'Volunteer Event' signage.
- If you need assistance or are running unexpectedly late please contact Allie Zimmerman, Volunteer Coordinator at 937-275-7275.
See Conservation Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
