Volunteer: CHRC Equestrian Arena AssistantEquestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and camps, including Summer Camps, at the Carriage Hill Riding Center. These volunteers are the eyes, ears, hands and heart that ensure each participant has a fun, safe, and engaging experience. These volunteers train and qualify as Barn Aides before training to qualify as an Equestrian Arena Assistant. Impact Arena Assistant Volunteers ensure a fun, safe experience riding lesson experience providing a connection to nature through high-quality equine programming. Tasks Retrieve horses from stalls or paddocks and lead to cross ties. Assist with grooming and tacking Help with checking tack, getting riders mounted, and adjusting stirrups Assist with aiding and maintaining safe spacing between the horses during the lesson Keep an eye on safety issues throughout the lesson.Eligibility This opportunity is open to individual Long-Term, Short-Term and Youth volunteers ages 14 and up who have qualified as Equestrian Arena Assistants. GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 14 and up an eligible background check), plus Barn Aide and Equestrian Arena Assistant Volunteer training. Simply click the blue RESPOND completing the required qualifications or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.Additional Notes Parking & Meeting Instructions: Meet the staff near the barn office. Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last-minute or are running late, please call the Riding Center office cell phone number at #937-689-6939.Environment & Physical Demands: Volunteers should expect to work in outside weather conditions, year-round in a typical ban environment with exposure to cat and horse dander, dust, hay, and other environmental allergens.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 wear your volunteer name badge and volunteer apparel if you have it to make you easy to identify as a volunteer.See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more detailed 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. Volunteer Position: Programming Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and camps, including Summer Camps, at the Carriage Hill Riding Center. These volunteers are the eyes, ears, hands and heart that ensure each participant has a fun, safe, and engaging experience. These volunteers train and qualify as Barn Aides before training to qualify as an Equestrian Arena Assistant. Impact Arena Assistant Volunteers ensure a fun, safe experience riding lesson experience providing a connection to nature through high-quality equine programming. Tasks Retrieve horses from stalls or paddocks and lead to cross ties. Assist with grooming and tacking Help with checking tack, getting riders mounted, and adjusting stirrups Assist with aiding and maintaining safe spacing between the horses during the lesson Keep an eye on safety issues throughout the lesson.Eligibility This opportunity is open to individual Long-Term, Short-Term and Youth volunteers ages 14 and up who have qualified as Equestrian Arena Assistants. GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 14 and up an eligible background check), plus Barn Aide and Equestrian Arena Assistant Volunteer training. Simply click the blue RESPOND completing the required qualifications or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.Additional Notes Parking & Meeting Instructions: Meet the staff near the barn office. Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last-minute or are running late, please call the Riding Center office cell phone number at #937-689-6939.Environment & Physical Demands: Volunteers should expect to work in outside weather conditions, year-round in a typical ban environment with exposure to cat and horse dander, dust, hay, and other environmental allergens.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 wear your volunteer name badge and volunteer apparel if you have it to make you easy to identify as a volunteer.See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more detailed 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. Volunteer Position: Programming Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 45424 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Tactile Nature Interpreter: A Place for You (Island MetroPark)We're inviting the community to experience an evening at Island MetroPark during our A Place for You park open house programs! Tactile Nature Interpreters are needed to assist our Marketing team at this program by introducing guests to our variety of touchable items including furs and bones to help them connect with our mission. Impact Volunteers like YOU can share our conservation mission and the importance of healthy habitat for animals like them and people like us to a variety of audiences throughout our community. Tasks Under the supervision of staff, support and assist with the following tasks: Meet the staff at the location 15 minutes prior to the program and help set up the interpretation table with the touchables.Welcome guests, introduce yourself, and invite them up to explore the variety of touchables.Share program talking points and answer common questions with information from the Tactile Nature Interpreter Manual providing excellent customer service to the public.Follow all safety procedures and ensure the safety of all participants.Assist with clean up at the end of the program.Eligibility This is an opportunity for individual Long-Term volunteers ages 18 and up who are qualified Tactile Nature Interpreters. GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 18 and up, an eligible background check), and Tactile Nature Interpreter Volunteer Training. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to begin completing your qualifications or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.Additional Notes Parking & Meeting Instructions: Volunteers can park across the street from the main park entrance at 101 E. Helena St., or in the overflow lot on N. Bend Blvd. to the northeast of the park entrance. Volunteers with mobility considerations may use the main parking lot at Island MetroPark. Click here for a map of Island MetroPark. Look for the Volunteer Check-In booth when you arrive at the park to check in and receive your event nametag and a volunteer vest. You will be directed to your booth location from there. Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call Matt Shetler at #937-277-4386, and/or volunteer.services@metroparks.org. Environment & Physical Demands: Physical duties include walking, standing, and lifting 10lbs or more. This opportunity requires the volunteer to engage community members in conversations about the furs, wildlife, and our parks.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 wear your green or blue volunteer T-shirt, if you have one. Reusable volunteer vests and event volunteer name badges will be provided for volunteers on-site at volunteer check-in. Be sure to wear closed-toe, comfortable shoes.Learn more about Ambassador with us on the Volunteer Position page! 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. Volunteer Position: Ambassador We're inviting the community to experience an evening at Island MetroPark during our A Place for You park open house programs! Tactile Nature Interpreters are needed to assist our Marketing team at this program by introducing guests to our variety of touchable items including furs and bones to help them connect with our mission. Impact Volunteers like YOU can share our conservation mission and the importance of healthy habitat for animals like them and people like us to a variety of audiences throughout our community. Tasks Under the supervision of staff, support and assist with the following tasks: Meet the staff at the location 15 minutes prior to the program and help set up the interpretation table with the touchables.Welcome guests, introduce yourself, and invite them up to explore the variety of touchables.Share program talking points and answer common questions with information from the Tactile Nature Interpreter Manual providing excellent customer service to the public.Follow all safety procedures and ensure the safety of all participants.Assist with clean up at the end of the program.Eligibility This is an opportunity for individual Long-Term volunteers ages 18 and up who are qualified Tactile Nature Interpreters. GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 18 and up, an eligible background check), and Tactile Nature Interpreter Volunteer Training. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to begin completing your qualifications or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.Additional Notes Parking & Meeting Instructions: Volunteers can park across the street from the main park entrance at 101 E. Helena St., or in the overflow lot on N. Bend Blvd. to the northeast of the park entrance. Volunteers with mobility considerations may use the main parking lot at Island MetroPark. Click here for a map of Island MetroPark. Look for the Volunteer Check-In booth when you arrive at the park to check in and receive your event nametag and a volunteer vest. You will be directed to your booth location from there. Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call Matt Shetler at #937-277-4386, and/or volunteer.services@metroparks.org. Environment & Physical Demands: Physical duties include walking, standing, and lifting 10lbs or more. This opportunity requires the volunteer to engage community members in conversations about the furs, wildlife, and our parks.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 wear your green or blue volunteer T-shirt, if you have one. Reusable volunteer vests and event volunteer name badges will be provided for volunteers on-site at volunteer check-in. Be sure to wear closed-toe, comfortable shoes.Learn more about Ambassador with us on the Volunteer Position page! 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. Volunteer Position: Ambassador Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 45404 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Parking Attendant: A Place for You Program Island MetroParkCome help visitors find a place for them and their car at the A Place for You Picnic at Island MetroPark! Parking Attendant volunteers are needed to welcome picnic park goers and provide directions for where to safely leave their vehicles. You can ensure visitors start their evening of exploring all that the MetroParks has to offer with a friendly smile and parking guidance. ImpactSpecial Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly. Parking Attendant volunteers providing guidelines for parking prevents confusion and injury and sets a positive tone for the evening's activities. Tasks Stand on the roadway to indicate location for parking Welcome guests as they arrive.Monitor the traffic at the Island MetroPark entrance Allow handicapped parking at the Visitor Parking LotDirect all other vehicles to park down the street in the overflow parking Promptly communicate any concerns or needs to staff EligibilityThis opportunity is open to 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 and Meeting Instructions: Park in the overflow parking which is east on Helena across the drive from Kettering Fields. See map here.Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call the staff lead, Beth Burke, at (937) 361-7565.Environment and Physical Demands: Volunteers will stand outside for the duration of their shift and will need to use their arms to indicate directions. Plan to arrive 10 minutes before your shift to receive more specific instructions regarding your volunteer assignment. Dress: Please bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Wear comfortable clothing and your blue or green volunteer t-shirt and name tag, if you have one. A reusable volunteer vest and namebadge will be provided at check-in. Sunglasses, a hat, bug spray and/or sunscreen are encouraged Volunteer Position: Special Events Come help visitors find a place for them and their car at the A Place for You Picnic at Island MetroPark! Parking Attendant volunteers are needed to welcome picnic park goers and provide directions for where to safely leave their vehicles. You can ensure visitors start their evening of exploring all that the MetroParks has to offer with a friendly smile and parking guidance. ImpactSpecial Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly. Parking Attendant volunteers providing guidelines for parking prevents confusion and injury and sets a positive tone for the evening's activities. Tasks Stand on the roadway to indicate location for parking Welcome guests as they arrive.Monitor the traffic at the Island MetroPark entrance Allow handicapped parking at the Visitor Parking LotDirect all other vehicles to park down the street in the overflow parking Promptly communicate any concerns or needs to staff EligibilityThis opportunity is open to 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 and Meeting Instructions: Park in the overflow parking which is east on Helena across the drive from Kettering Fields. See map here.Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call the staff lead, Beth Burke, at (937) 361-7565.Environment and Physical Demands: Volunteers will stand outside for the duration of their shift and will need to use their arms to indicate directions. Plan to arrive 10 minutes before your shift to receive more specific instructions regarding your volunteer assignment. Dress: Please bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Wear comfortable clothing and your blue or green volunteer t-shirt and name tag, if you have one. A reusable volunteer vest and namebadge will be provided at check-in. Sunglasses, a hat, bug spray and/or sunscreen are encouraged Volunteer Position: Special Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 45404 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Summer Music Series 2026: Beer and Wine Sales & SupportCan't decide which you love more -- enjoying the Summer Music Series at RiverScape or supporting the Five Rivers MetroParks?! Good news, you don't have to choose! Beer and Wine Sales volunteers, age 21 and over, can do both when they assist staff by pouring and serving beer and wine for event participants. Staff members take the guess work out of the equation and will be on site to check identification to approve or deny service. Volunteers may be stationed inside the RiverScape Cafe, the Rentals Office or outside under a 10' x 10' tent. ImpactProceeds from alcohol sales will further our mission of protecting the region's natural heritage and providing outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature. Tasks Assist staff by pouring and serving beer and wine to approved customersHelp staff with setting up the drink serving area, including moving stanchions to form the line area Periodically restock the product, which requires lifting up to 20 pounds Assist with questions about the event, park, and Five Rivers MetroParks, and refer questions you cannot answer to a MetroParks staff member on-site Volunteers will primarily be standing, but may have the opportunity to sit and rest during downtime. Please be advised that some events have much higher attendance than others resulting in a steady line of customers all evening, and in turn fewer opportunities to sit and rest.Eligibility This opportunity is open to individual, long-term, or short term volunteers, ages 21 and up who have qualified in Beer and Wine Sales Training. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to sign up. GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 21 and up an eligible background check), plus Beer and Wine Sales training. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to begin completing the required qualifications or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer. Additional NotesParking and Meeting Instructions: Volunteers can park at the Main Office lot, 409 E. Monument Ave, at the top near the FRMP vehicles with a volunteer hangtag. If you do not have your official volunteer parking pass yet, you can contact Volunteer Services at 937-275-PARK or www.volunteer.services@metroparks.org.Meet staff near the Rentals Office window when you arrive. Volunteers will be provided with a brief onsite orientation by staff.Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call the staff lead, James Carter, at 937-277-4359. Environment & Physical Demands: Light physical duties include standing for up to 3 hours, walking, and light lifting to help set up and tear down booth materials. Dress: Please wear your volunteer name badge and, if you have one, your green or blue volunteer T-shirt. Be sure to wear closed toed shoes. Reusable volunteer vests and nametags will be provided for you at volunteer check in onsite.Other: Volunteers must abstain from drinking alcohol until after their volunteer shift is finished and must remove their volunteer nametag and any other volunteer apparel when consuming alcohol.Learn more about Special Events opportunities with us on the Volunteer Position page! 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. Volunteer Position: Special Events Can't decide which you love more -- enjoying the Summer Music Series at RiverScape or supporting the Five Rivers MetroParks?! Good news, you don't have to choose! Beer and Wine Sales volunteers, age 21 and over, can do both when they assist staff by pouring and serving beer and wine for event participants. Staff members take the guess work out of the equation and will be on site to check identification to approve or deny service. Volunteers may be stationed inside the RiverScape Cafe, the Rentals Office or outside under a 10' x 10' tent. ImpactProceeds from alcohol sales will further our mission of protecting the region's natural heritage and providing outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature. Tasks Assist staff by pouring and serving beer and wine to approved customersHelp staff with setting up the drink serving area, including moving stanchions to form the line area Periodically restock the product, which requires lifting up to 20 pounds Assist with questions about the event, park, and Five Rivers MetroParks, and refer questions you cannot answer to a MetroParks staff member on-site Volunteers will primarily be standing, but may have the opportunity to sit and rest during downtime. Please be advised that some events have much higher attendance than others resulting in a steady line of customers all evening, and in turn fewer opportunities to sit and rest.Eligibility This opportunity is open to individual, long-term, or short term volunteers, ages 21 and up who have qualified in Beer and Wine Sales Training. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to sign up. GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 21 and up an eligible background check), plus Beer and Wine Sales training. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to begin completing the required qualifications or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer. Additional NotesParking and Meeting Instructions: Volunteers can park at the Main Office lot, 409 E. Monument Ave, at the top near the FRMP vehicles with a volunteer hangtag. If you do not have your official volunteer parking pass yet, you can contact Volunteer Services at 937-275-PARK or www.volunteer.services@metroparks.org.Meet staff near the Rentals Office window when you arrive. Volunteers will be provided with a brief onsite orientation by staff.Cancellation: If you need to cancel a shift last minute or are running late, please call the staff lead, James Carter, at 937-277-4359. Environment & Physical Demands: Light physical duties include standing for up to 3 hours, walking, and light lifting to help set up and tear down booth materials. Dress: Please wear your volunteer name badge and, if you have one, your green or blue volunteer T-shirt. Be sure to wear closed toed shoes. Reusable volunteer vests and nametags will be provided for you at volunteer check in onsite.Other: Volunteers must abstain from drinking alcohol until after their volunteer shift is finished and must remove their volunteer nametag and any other volunteer apparel when consuming alcohol.Learn more about Special Events opportunities with us on the Volunteer Position page! 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. Volunteer Position: Special Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 45402 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Safety Boaters: Flat Water Float (Eastwood)Of the 265 miles of water trail our region offers, Five Rivers MetroParks manages nearly 39 miles. Five Rivers MetroParks offers a variety of paddling programs to help the public connect to our region's many waterways. Led by expert staff, these programs provide an opportunity to learn basic paddling skills and safety while on the water. Prior paddling experience and completion of Five Rivers MetroParks Safety Boater 2026 Training and check-off are required. Impact Safety boater volunteers are critical in ensuring we can provide high-quality, engaging programming like these to the public. These volunteers assist with various tasks, including set up, tear down, equipment fitting, and program education. This volunteer opportunity will support program safety by assisting on the water at the beginning-level paddling program offered on calm waters within our Five Rivers MetroParks. Tasks Assist the staff lead in distributing and fitting life jackets on participants.Assist participants in getting in and out of boats.Safely paddle throughout the Try Paddlesports paddling area. Provide paddling tips to participants. Alert staff to any issues, concerns, or hazards. 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 opportunity is open to individual, long-term volunteers, ages 18 and up, who have qualified as Safety Boater. GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 18 and up, an eligible background check), plus Safety Boater training and Check Off. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to begin completing the required qualifications or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.Additional Notes Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Eastwood MetroPark.Volunteers should park and meet staff at the grassy spot by Blue Lake. Volunteers are scheduled to arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of the program. The staff lead will orient volunteers to the program and review how to safely and efficiently assist participants in and out of the boats and on rotation for breaks. You can review this video on fitting a life jacket before coming to your shift: Appropriate fitting of a Life Jacket. Staff will review the correct life jacket fitting at the beginning of each shift. 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 being on the water, possibly in the water, and paddling for a long period of time. Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear their MetroParks name badge and apparel, and appropriate water friendly shoes, a full water bottle, and sunscreen. Learn more about Programming opportunities with us on the Volunteer Position page! 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. Want to Branch Out? Exploring multiple opportunities is a great way to stay involved, build new skills, and experience different parts of the parks! Consider this/these opportunities: Program Support for Outdoor Recreation Volunteer Position: Programming Of the 265 miles of water trail our region offers, Five Rivers MetroParks manages nearly 39 miles. Five Rivers MetroParks offers a variety of paddling programs to help the public connect to our region's many waterways. Led by expert staff, these programs provide an opportunity to learn basic paddling skills and safety while on the water. Prior paddling experience and completion of Five Rivers MetroParks Safety Boater 2026 Training and check-off are required. Impact Safety boater volunteers are critical in ensuring we can provide high-quality, engaging programming like these to the public. These volunteers assist with various tasks, including set up, tear down, equipment fitting, and program education. This volunteer opportunity will support program safety by assisting on the water at the beginning-level paddling program offered on calm waters within our Five Rivers MetroParks. Tasks Assist the staff lead in distributing and fitting life jackets on participants.Assist participants in getting in and out of boats.Safely paddle throughout the Try Paddlesports paddling area. Provide paddling tips to participants. Alert staff to any issues, concerns, or hazards. 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 opportunity is open to individual, long-term volunteers, ages 18 and up, who have qualified as Safety Boater. GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 18 and up, an eligible background check), plus Safety Boater training and Check Off. Simply click the blue RESPOND button to begin completing the required qualifications or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.Additional Notes Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Eastwood MetroPark.Volunteers should park and meet staff at the grassy spot by Blue Lake. Volunteers are scheduled to arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of the program. The staff lead will orient volunteers to the program and review how to safely and efficiently assist participants in and out of the boats and on rotation for breaks. You can review this video on fitting a life jacket before coming to your shift: Appropriate fitting of a Life Jacket. Staff will review the correct life jacket fitting at the beginning of each shift. 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 being on the water, possibly in the water, and paddling for a long period of time. Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear their MetroParks name badge and apparel, and appropriate water friendly shoes, a full water bottle, and sunscreen. Learn more about Programming opportunities with us on the Volunteer Position page! 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. Want to Branch Out? Exploring multiple opportunities is a great way to stay involved, build new skills, and experience different parts of the parks! Consider this/these opportunities: Program Support for Outdoor Recreation Volunteer Position: Programming Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 45431 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adventure Central Program Assistant 2026Love kids? Spend your time hanging out with the most adventurous youth in Dayton! The after-school program at 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! Depending on where the greatest need is for the day, the Program Assistant may spend time helping in the homework room, assisting in the kitchen during mealtimes, or outdoors monitoring play time and getting roped into all sorts of shenanigans from playing in the creek to jumping rope, to gaga ball! Volunteers may also assist in the girl's or boy's group discussions and activities. Impact Volunteers will build trusting and positive relationships that strengthen values, build lasting life skills, and encourage an eagerness to explore life’s possibilities. Tasks Interact with the kids - play, joke, chat! Monitor play for safety and harmony Assist staff in set-up and clean-up of program materials and equipment Assist in food prep, serving meals, cleaning up and organizing the kitchen after mealtime Support staff or lead designated activities during the programAssist staff with discussions during boy's group or girl's groupEligibility This opportunity is open to individual Short-term and long-Term, and youth volunteers, ages 14 and up who have completed the Adventure Central Training. GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 18 and up, an eligible background check). Simply click the blue RESPOND button to begin completing the required qualifications, or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.Volunteers will have completed the virtual training located 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, located at 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, Ms. Lois, at 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 MetroParks name badge and volunteer apparel, and bring a water bottle.Learn more about the Programming opportunities with us on the Volunteer Position page! 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. Want to Branch Out? Exploring multiple opportunities is a great way to stay involved, build new skills, and experience different parts of the parks! Consider this opportunity: Program Support Opportunities Volunteer Position: Programming Love kids? Spend your time hanging out with the most adventurous youth in Dayton! The after-school program at 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! Depending on where the greatest need is for the day, the Program Assistant may spend time helping in the homework room, assisting in the kitchen during mealtimes, or outdoors monitoring play time and getting roped into all sorts of shenanigans from playing in the creek to jumping rope, to gaga ball! Volunteers may also assist in the girl's or boy's group discussions and activities. Impact Volunteers will build trusting and positive relationships that strengthen values, build lasting life skills, and encourage an eagerness to explore life’s possibilities. Tasks Interact with the kids - play, joke, chat! Monitor play for safety and harmony Assist staff in set-up and clean-up of program materials and equipment Assist in food prep, serving meals, cleaning up and organizing the kitchen after mealtime Support staff or lead designated activities during the programAssist staff with discussions during boy's group or girl's groupEligibility This opportunity is open to individual Short-term and long-Term, and youth volunteers, ages 14 and up who have completed the Adventure Central Training. GET STARTED: This opportunity requires Volunteer Onboarding (Profile, Volunteer Handbook Signature, and for those 18 and up, an eligible background check). Simply click the blue RESPOND button to begin completing the required qualifications, or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer.Volunteers will have completed the virtual training located 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, located at 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, Ms. Lois, at 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 MetroParks name badge and volunteer apparel, and bring a water bottle.Learn more about the Programming opportunities with us on the Volunteer Position page! 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. Want to Branch Out? Exploring multiple opportunities is a great way to stay involved, build new skills, and experience different parts of the parks! Consider this opportunity: Program Support Opportunities Volunteer Position: Programming Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 45417 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Hispanic Heritage Festival 2026: Hospitality AttendantDo you enjoy the Hispanic Heritage Festival? Support the event and the frontline staff by showing appreciation to those who work behind the scenes to make it happen! Volunteers are needed to oversee the hospitality room that will supply lunch and dinner to Five Rivers MetroParks staff and volunteers. Impact Special Event volunteers serve a critical role in ensuring that each special event or large-scale program runs smoothly from set up to tear down. Hospitality Attendant Volunteers make sure that hard working staff have access to needed food and drinks to keep them going strong for the duration of the event they are working. Tasks Greet staff and volunteers, in an indoor environment, as they arrive. Refill snacks and water as needed. Help with waste disposal, including compost and recycling. Provide support for food service providers. Help set up lunch and/or dinner meals.Help keep the area neat and clean.Eligibility This opportunity is open to individuals, public, long-term, and short term 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. For those required to complete Court Appointed Community Service, please click here. Additional Notes Parking and Meeting Instructions: Parking is available for volunteers at the Main Office located at 409 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402. Volunteers must display a valid Volunteer Parking Pass. If you do not have one, please contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to obtain one. Volunteers should meet staff at the rear entrance of the Main Office (facing nearest the river) on the North side of the building. You will be escorted into the building and to the third-floor hospitality room. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to park, check in, and get to your volunteer location.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A VOLUNTEER PARKING PASS Learn more about Special Events opportunities with us on the Volunteer Position page! 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. Want to Branch Out? Exploring multiple opportunities is a great way to stay involved, build new skills, and experience different parts of the parks! Consider this opportunity: Small Farm and Food Fest Volunteer Position: Special Events Do you enjoy the Hispanic Heritage Festival? Support the event and the frontline staff by showing appreciation to those who work behind the scenes to make it happen! Volunteers are needed to oversee the hospitality room that will supply lunch and dinner to Five Rivers MetroParks staff and volunteers. Impact Special Event volunteers serve a critical role in ensuring that each special event or large-scale program runs smoothly from set up to tear down. Hospitality Attendant Volunteers make sure that hard working staff have access to needed food and drinks to keep them going strong for the duration of the event they are working. Tasks Greet staff and volunteers, in an indoor environment, as they arrive. Refill snacks and water as needed. Help with waste disposal, including compost and recycling. Provide support for food service providers. Help set up lunch and/or dinner meals.Help keep the area neat and clean.Eligibility This opportunity is open to individuals, public, long-term, and short term 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. For those required to complete Court Appointed Community Service, please click here. Additional Notes Parking and Meeting Instructions: Parking is available for volunteers at the Main Office located at 409 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402. Volunteers must display a valid Volunteer Parking Pass. If you do not have one, please contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to obtain one. Volunteers should meet staff at the rear entrance of the Main Office (facing nearest the river) on the North side of the building. You will be escorted into the building and to the third-floor hospitality room. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to park, check in, and get to your volunteer location.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A VOLUNTEER PARKING PASS Learn more about Special Events opportunities with us on the Volunteer Position page! 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. Want to Branch Out? Exploring multiple opportunities is a great way to stay involved, build new skills, and experience different parts of the parks! Consider this opportunity: Small Farm and Food Fest Volunteer Position: Special Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 45402 Allow Groups: No |