Fall brings cooler weather, seasonal activities, and the celebration of the harvest from the gardens. Adventure Central is excited about the return of its Fall Harvest program, and plenty of activities are planned for an evening of fun. Volunteers will assist with the games and activities, and getting the snacks ready for everyone. Adventure Central promotes positive youth development, education, and leadership skills using an environmental foundation in a welcoming, safe, fun, and active setting. These kids are just bursting with energy and excitement! Volunteers should enjoy working with youth and families, and be ready to get roped into all sorts of shenanigans!
Impact
Volunteers will build trusting and positive relationships that strengthen values, build lasting life skills, and encourage an eagerness to explore life’s possibilities. Games are more than having fun and can be a great learning tool for kids and families. They can help children work on skills such as concentration, strategizing, following directions, and patience.
Tasks
- Welcome families and assist with sign-in.
- Assist staff in set-up and clean-up of program materials and equipment
- Assist in food prep, serving, cleaning up, and organizing the kitchen after mealtime
- Assist staff with the evening's activities.
- Interact with the kids and families - play, joke, chat!
- Monitor play for safety and harmony
- Support staff or lead designated activities during the program.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, Short-Term, and Youth. Learn more about our types of service here.
- This opportunity is for ages 14 and older. Volunteers ages 14-17 must first be approved by a Volunteer Coordinator to Respond to this opportunity. Contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to request approval.
- Volunteers will have completed the virtual training on the Adventure Central Training Resources page in our Training Library.
Additional Notes:
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Wesleyan MetroPark. Volunteers should park and meet staff inside Adventure Central, 2222 N James H McGee Blvd Dayton, OH 45417.
- Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please contact the staff lead, Lois Wood, 937-278-2601.
- Environmental & Physical Demands: This project takes place indoors and 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 bending, kneeling, reaching, walking, and may be lifting objects of 10lbs or more, etc.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear their volunteer t-shirt and name badge, and bring a water bottle.
Visit the Adventure Central Training Resources page in our Training Library to see what training is required for this opportunity.
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.
