Volunteering for MetroParks

  ** NEW OPPORTUNITIES**

If interested in any of our opportunities, contact Amy Pellman at apellman@YourMetroParks.net.

Feeder Fill Monitor 

**NEW OPPORTUNITY**       

When:  Saturday or Sunday; during park hours 8:00 am – dusk

Where:  Forest Run MetroPark – Timberman Ridge area, Welcome Center

What:  This opportunity is for the birds.  Literally!  Become a Feeder Fill Monitor and help keep our birds happy and full.  Monitors fill up to eight (8) feeders in a central location at the Welcome Center and clean the bird bath on a weekly basis.  Volunteers in this position will need to successfully complete a background check prior to starting the position.  

Campground Host

**NEW OPPORTUNITY**

When: Mid-April through mid-October

Where:  Governor Bebb MetroPark – Dry Fork Campground

What:   Like to camp and help others?  We are looking for some friendly faces who like to camp and have their own equipment to setup camp at the Dry Fork Campground-on us!  The Campground host will greet other campers, answer questions, and periodically check the restroom facilities.  In return, camping fees would be waived.  Training and background check required. 

Farm Caretaker

**NEW OPPORTUNITY**

When:  Flexible;

Where:  Chrisholm MetroPark – Historic Farmstead.  2070 Woodsdale Rd. Trenton, OH 45067

What:  Chickens, bunnies and goats; Oh My!  Assist staff with daily animal care on the farm.  Our critters need to be fed and watered daily!  Assist staff with general cleaning/maintenance or other tasks at the Farm to keep our furry friends happy.  This position requires availability for a flexible and intermittent work schedule.  Candidate must have ability to work in all outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold (below 32 F degrees) and extreme heat (above 90 F degrees).

Trail Maintenance Steward
When:  Flexible; during park hours 8:00 am - dusk
Where: Assigned hiking trails within MetroParks
What:  Trail Ambassador Stewards hike marked trails in an assigned MetroPark at least 4 hours a month.  Stewards report any maintenance and safety concerns to MetroParks staff and pick up any trash. 

Long-term Survey Project
When: flexible
Where:  multiple
What:  We are looking for volunteers to count passengers in vehicles coming into the three park areas listed above.  Timing can be flexible in 1-2 hour increments.  We will provide equipment and training. 

Group Service Projects 
When:   Flexible
Where:  Various
What:    MetroParks always has a variety of projects for groups to complete! If you have a youth group, church group, student group, or business group that is interested in scheduling a private service day, contact Amy Pellman for more information.  To comply with the current regulations surrounding groups, the maximum number of attendees allowed is 9.  A complete listing of the requirements can be shared upon request.