Opportunities From: Five Rivers MetroParks

Do you enjoy customer service and long drives? Experience the changing seasons as you drive a designated route through the parks delivering mail to park staff. Courier volunteers start at the MetroParks Main Office to gather mail, then drive a MetroParks vehicle between park offices delivering packages, mail, and other items.

NORTH PARKS ROUTE: 8:30 - 11:30am

Eastwood/Huffman Carriage Hill Taylorsville Englewood/Aullwood Garden Wegerzyn Gardens Central

SOUTH PARKS ROUTE: 1:00 - 4:00pm

Adventure Central / Wesleyan Possum Creek MetroPark Twin Valley / Germantown  Cox Arboretum  Impact

Volunteers provide quality administrative support to MetroParks staff, which enhances the efficiency of our operations and allows staff to dedicate more time to driving our mission forward.

Tasks Provide excellent customer service.  Be courteous and helpful to the general public, volunteers, and staff. Sort and distribute packages, mail, and other items. Regularly lift 10-15 pounds and occasionally lift as much as 25 pounds. Practice safe driving habits at all times. Practice confidentiality regarding all MetroParks personnel and business matters. Refuel vehicle at pre-identified locations during each shift. Complete vehicle use forms each shift and report any vehicle malfunction or service needs to Staff Lead immediately. Maintain open communication with the Staff Lead at all times. Eligibility This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long Term ages 18 and up who have trained and qualified as Volunteer Couriers. Learn more about our types of service here.This opportunity is currently not open for new volunteers. Additional Notes Commitment: Due to the training time invested in this opportunity, we are asking volunteers to commit to 1 year of service as a regularly scheduled Volunteer Courier. Volunteers must maintain a Valid Ohio driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and submit a driver’s screening. Volunteers must submit to a standard drug test in the event of an accident. Parking and Meeting Instructions: Volunteers can park their vehicles in the MetroParks Main office lot, as long as a MetroParks Volunteer Hangtag is displayed in the front windshield.  Check in with the Visitor Services staff at the Main Office front desk upon arrival. Dress: Volunteers must wear a volunteer nametag and a high-visibility vest. Volunteers must carry a mobile phone during their shift for use in the event of an emergency. Cancelation: Email the list of Courier Volunteers to arrange a shift swap or a substitute. Notify the staff lead and Volunteer Coordinator of a shift swap, substitution, or cancellation with as much advance notice as possible. If you must cancel a shift less than 48 hours before the shift start time, please unregister your shift from Get Connected, AND call the staff lead. Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Administration Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.

Help Preserve Our Parks' Stories! Do you love local history and want to make a lasting impact? Five Rivers MetroParks is seeking volunteers to help document the historical significance of our parks - especially those that joined our system from the City of Dayton in the 1990's. 

As a Historical Research volunteer, you'll collect and organize historical records, photos, and data researching park histories using archives, libraries and online resources, and catalog your findings into searchable formats for future interpretation. Best of all - you can work independently with regular check-ins with MetroParks staff, or at scheduled shifts with fellow volunteers and MetroParks staff. 

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This research helps us document the historical significance of Five Rivers MetroParks and adds richness to how we can interpret the parks to the public.  

Tasks Assists staff with collecting and organizing all forms of records and data comprehensively with the goal of preservation and or interpretation at a later time. Research may require in-person visits to facilities that house information, such as Wright State University Archives or local libraries. Utilizes modern tools such as computer-based software programs to research and document information. Catalog information into searchable forms within the database.Maintains confidentiality of confidential or sensitive records and information.  EligibilityThis opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, ages 18 and up who can provide 6-8 hours of service per month.  Learn more about our types of service here.Additional Information Getting Started: New research volunteers will interview with staff to determine which area of research will be a good fit. An overview of the volunteer opportunity and tasks will be provided. Periodic check-ins including scheduled in-person opportunities will be provided by the MetroParks' staff lead.Checking In: This opportunity is for scheduled service shifts for approved MetroParks Historical Research volunteers. Checking into a shift will automatically document your service hours. Volunteers will receive an email the morning of their scheduled shift with a link to easily check in. There is no need to check out unless you serve 15 minutes more or less than your scheduled shift. When not serving at scheduled shifts for this opportunity, volunteers will need to add hours to the flexible opportunity here. Parking and Meeting Instructions: Park in visitor spaces closest to the building or in the lot displaying your Five Rivers MetroParks volunteer parking hangtag. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor and check in with our Visitor Services desk. Inclement Weather: If the roads are too icy and snowy, this shift will be rescheduled for the following week at the same time if possible, and volunteers will notified by MetroParks staff. Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Administration Volunteer Position for more information about Administration volunteer opportunities with us.Looking for the MetroParks Historical Research - Flexible Scheduling opportunity for independent historical research? Here it is! 

Use your administrative skills to support this year's Bike to Work Day Day Pancake Breakfast on Friday, May 15th at RiverScape MetroPark! Your computer skills will come in handy as a Registration Assistant helping participants with the registration process, assisting with giveaways, and answering general event questions. This is a great way to join in on the celebration of cycling in the Miami Valley!

Impact

Volunteers will be a part of the event team celebrating the positive impacts human-powered transportation can have on the body, the community, and the wellbeing of the planet. Your support makes events like this possible!

Tasks

Welcome participants to the eventAssist with the registration process using a tablet or laptop Assist in passing out giveaways Answer questions when able, and refer to staff when unsure of answers

Eligibility:  This opportunity is open to Long-Term, Short-Term, and Public volunteers ages 18 and up.  Simply click the blue RESPOND button to sign up or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer. 

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. 

Additional Notes

Parking & Meeting Instructions: Volunteers should park at Five Rivers MetroParks headquarters, 409 E. Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402. Volunteers will need to prominently display their Volunteer Parking Hang tag or a MetroParks Parking Pass. CLICK HERE TO PRINT YOUR VOLUNTEER PARKING PASS. Then, walk to RiverScape MetroPark and check in with the Volunteer Services team located next to the rentals office. Cancellation: While cancelling a shift is discouraged, if you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please notify staff lead, Chris Buck, at 937-567-4405 and/or your Volunteer Services team at volunteer.services@metroparks.org.. Environment & Physical Demands: ​​​Physical duties include standing, walking, lifting, bending and reaching. If you would like to request a service accommodation in order to volunteer at this opportunity, please contact Volunteer Services at least 1 week before the scheduled opportunity. Dress: Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Volunteers are encouraged to wear their blue or green volunteer apparel. Reusable volunteer vests and event nametags will be provided at volunteer check in onsite.

See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more information. Have questions or need help getting started? Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer.services@metroparks.org or #937-275-7275 or join us at a Volunteer Open House.

Help Preserve Our Parks' Stories! Do you love local history and want to make a lasting impact? Five Rivers MetroParks is seeking volunteers to help document the historical significance of our parks - especially those that joined our system from the City of Dayton in the 1990's. 

As a Historical Research volunteer, you'll collect and organize historical records, photos, and data researching park histories using archives, libraries and online resources, and catalog your findings into searchable formats for future interpretation. Best of all - you can work independently with regular check-ins with MetroParks staff. 

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This research helps us document the historical significance of Five Rivers MetroParks and adds richness to how we can interpret the parks to the public.  

Tasks Assists staff with collecting and organizing all forms of records and data comprehensively with the goal of preservation and or interpretation at a later time. Research may require in-person visits to facilities that house information, such as Wright State University Archives or local libraries. Utilizes modern tools such as computer-based software programs to research and document information. Catalog information into searchable forms within the database.Maintains confidentiality of confidential or sensitive records and information.  EligibilityThis opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term, ages 18 and up who can provide 6-8 hours of service per month.  Learn more about our types of service here.Additional Information Getting Started: New research volunteers will interview with staff to determine which area of research will be a good fit. An overview of the volunteer opportunity and tasks will be provided. Periodic check-ins including scheduled in-person opportunities will be provided by the MetroParks' staff lead.Checking In: This opportunity is for volunteers to work independently on historical research for Five Rivers MetroParks. Volunteers will need to ADD HOURS to this opportunity to document their service. Occassionally, scheduled shifts will be offered. Please use our scheduled shifts opportunity to RESPOND and sign up for these scheduled opportunities here. For scheduled opportunities, you will be able to check in to your shift automatically documenting your service hours.Volunteers will receive an email the morning of their scheduled shift with a link to easily check in. There is no need to check out unless you serve 15 minutes more or less than your scheduled shift. Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Administration Volunteer Position for more information about Administration volunteer opportunities with us.Looking for the MetroParks Historical Research -Scheduled Shifts opportunity? Here it is!