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Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Do you love spending your weekend in the vibrant, bubbling atmosphere of 2nd Street Market, where you always end up running into a familiar face? Volunteers will be stationed near the entrance and will enhance the visitor experience by greeting and...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Historic Woodworker volunteers provide interpretation and demonstrations for the Wood Shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm.  Impact Volunteers represent what living in the 1880s might have been like, and help visitors make a stronger connecti...

Historic Blacksmith volunteers provide interpretation and demonstrations for the Blacksmith shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm. Volunteers must be qualified as Historic Blacksmiths to serve in this opportunity. To learn more, visit our Histor...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Do you love spending your weekend in the vibrant, bubbling atmosphere of 2nd Street Market, where you always end up running into a familiar face? Volunteers will be stationed near the entrance and will enhance the visitor experience by greeting and...

Share your love and enthusiasm for the Arboretum with park patrons! Help enhance the visitor experience by greeting, welcoming, and interacting with a variety of diverse audiences and recommending all the best things to see and do while visiting....

Share your love and enthusiasm for Carriage Hill with park patrons! Help enhance the visitor experience by greeting, welcoming, and interacting with a variety of diverse audiences and recommending all the best things to see and do while visiting. ...

Come learn, grow, and give back to the trails you love with this exciting trail maintenance volunteer opportunity! Led by our Trail staff, these trail maintenance opportunities will focus on revitalizing the trail systems in the Twin Valley. Learn...

Help us replace the boardwalk at WWK. We will work together with staff. Tools, materials, and instruction are provided. No experience is needed. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.  June 28, 29, and 30.   Shifts: 9-11 am and/or 12-2 pm   July 3, 5...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Delaware's July 4th concert and fireworks event always brings a great crowd to Phillips Glen at Ohio Wesleyan.  Volunteer Ushers needed to hand out programs and to "pass the bucket" for donations at intermission.  Start at 6:30 pm @ Phillips Glen, ...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Historic Woodworker volunteers provide interpretation and demonstrations for the Wood Shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm.  Impact Volunteers represent what living in the 1880s might have been like, and help visitors make a stronger connecti...

Historic Blacksmith volunteers provide interpretation and demonstrations for the Blacksmith shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm. Volunteers must be qualified as Historic Blacksmiths to serve in this opportunity. To learn more, visit our Histor...

Help with the History of the Parks Project. Be a part of history!

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Help us replace the boardwalk at WWK. We will work together with staff. Tools, materials, and instruction are provided. No experience is needed. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.  June 28, 29, and 30.   Shifts: 9-11 am and/or 12-2 pm   July 3, 5...

Welcome to the Propagation Operation or PropOps for short. Our goal is to propagate native plants to be used for restoration and conservation projects throughout the district. In addition to trees and shrubs, volunteers will be growing herbaceous ...

Love gardening and the beauty of ever-changing landscapes? Come be part of a dedicated team of volunteers who cultivate and care for the stunning gardens at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark! Each week brings something new—whether it’s planting vibrant ...

Help plant, maintain, and harvest seed from the native plants in the nursery. All tools provided. Training will be provided at the beginning of the program. No prior experience is necessary. Leader: Sanja Jennings

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Do you have skills in carpentry, or would like to expand on your carpentry skills? Join our Woodworking at Cox Arboretum volunteer team! Once trained and checked off, volunteers use their skills and expertise to plan, strategize, and craft a variety ...

Help us replace the boardwalk at WWK. We will work together with staff. Tools, materials, and instruction are provided. No experience is needed. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.  June 28, 29, and 30.   Shifts: 9-11 am and/or 12-2 pm   July 3, 5...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Visitors enjoy a camping-atmosphere next to our scenic Maumee River with a campfire, DIY s’mores and pie-iron creations, yard games, wildlife viewing and practice outdoor skills with a park naturalist. Volunteers may be responsible for tending fire...

If you love the outdoors and want to help keep trails in good condition, join us for trail maintenance at Sugarcreek MetroPark! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help keep our trails in tip-top shape for all visitors to enjoy. No experienc...

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty? Join us at Possum Creek MetroPark for a fun-filled volunteer opportunity in the Demonstration Garden! The Demonstration Gardens provide produce to those in need throughout Dayton and the...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Help community members enjoy our parks on horseback by supporting our Trail Rides at the Carriage Hill Riding Center as a volunteer Equestrian Trail Guide! Equestrian Trail Guides assist with grooming and saddling the horses, help customers while th...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Do you love spending your weekend in the vibrant, bubbling atmosphere of 2nd Street Market, where you always end up running into a familiar face? Volunteers will be stationed near the entrance and will enhance the visitor experience by greeting and...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Help community members enjoy our parks on horseback by supporting our Trail Rides at the Carriage Hill Riding Center as a volunteer Equestrian Trail Guide! Equestrian Trail Guides assist with grooming and saddling the horses, help customers while th...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Our new Energizer activities aim to build community awareness of what our Metroparks have to offer and our wildlife ambassadors help introduce the importance of habitat to wildlife. The Wildlife Ambassadors will be at an informal booth at these infor...

Do you love spending your weekend in the vibrant, bubbling atmosphere of 2nd Street Market, where you always end up running into a familiar face? Volunteers will be stationed near the entrance and will enhance the visitor experience by greeting and...

Help us update the protective coating on the lower windows at the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve. This involves using a step ladder and scraping off the old bird glass covering, washing the windows with soapy water, and adding a new covering. *These eff...

Come learn, grow, and give back to the trails you love with this exciting trail maintenance volunteer opportunity! Led by our Trail staff, these trail maintenance opportunities will focus on revitalizing the trail systems in the Twin Valley. Learn...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Do you enjoy gardening? Are native plants and sustainable horticulture your specialty? If not, would you like to learn more?  Join the knowledgeable staff and other volunteers at Aullwood Garden MetroPark.  Participate in the beautification of Dayt...

Help plant, maintain, and harvest seed from the native plants in the nursery. All tools provided. Training will be provided at the beginning of the program. No experience is necessary.  Leader: Sanja Jennings  

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Help us update the protective coating on the lower windows at the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve. This involves using a step ladder and scraping off the old bird glass covering, washing the windows with soapy water, and adding a new covering. *These eff...

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...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

What: We will weed the rain garden. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. The rain garden and wet prairie were created due to flooding of this portion of the Mill Creek. They are designed to collect and store rain water running off of the parking lot and soccer f...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

If you love the outdoors and want to help keep trails in good condition, join us for trail maintenance at Sugarcreek MetroPark! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help keep our trails in tip-top shape for all visitors to enjoy. No experienc...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

Do you have skills in carpentry, or would like to expand on your carpentry skills? Join our Woodworking at Cox Arboretum volunteer team! Once trained and checked off, volunteers use their skills and expertise to plan, strategize, and craft a variety ...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Help us replace the boardwalk at WWK. We will work together with staff. Tools, materials, and instruction are provided. No experience is needed. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.  June 28, 29, and 30.   Shifts: 9-11 am and/or 12-2 pm   July 3, 5...

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty? Join us at Possum Creek MetroPark for a fun-filled volunteer opportunity in the Demonstration Garden! The Demonstration Gardens provide produce to those in need throughout Dayton and the...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about fishing to help with our annual Passport to Fishing program! Join MetroParks of Butler County, Butler Soil and Water Conservation District, for Passport to Fishing. This is a program developed by...

Join the Beer & Wine Festival as a volunteer assisting with admissions, raffle support, housekeeping and drink pouring.    Click here to go to the sign up link Volunteers will be able to enjoy the balance of the event opposite their shift.  

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Join us in the beautiful gardens at Cox Arboretum MetroPark for Service Saturdays! We'll be working on a variety of garden tasks to maintain these gardens for public enjoyment. No gardening experience is needed. You'll work alongside our expert st...

​​Ohio Farmer's Market Network (OFMN) will be conducting a survey of customer experiences at the 2nd Street Market. Volunteers will be needed to assist the representative from OFMN in handing out and collecting surveys from Market patrons.  Imp...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Help community members enjoy our parks on horseback by supporting our Trail Rides at the Carriage Hill Riding Center as a volunteer Equestrian Trail Guide! Equestrian Trail Guides assist with grooming and saddling the horses, help customers while th...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Our new Energizer activities aim to build community awareness of what our Metroparks have to offer and our wildlife ambassadors help introduce the importance of habitat to wildlife. The Wildlife Ambassadors will be at an informal booth at these infor...

Do you love spending your weekend in the vibrant, bubbling atmosphere of 2nd Street Market, where you always end up running into a familiar face? Volunteers will be stationed near the entrance and will enhance the visitor experience by greeting and...

Come learn, grow, and give back to the trails you love with this exciting trail maintenance volunteer opportunity! Led by our Trail staff, these trail maintenance opportunities will focus on revitalizing the trail systems in the Twin Valley. Learn...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Do you enjoy gardening? Are native plants and sustainable horticulture your specialty? If not, would you like to learn more?  Join the knowledgeable staff and other volunteers at Aullwood Garden MetroPark.  Participate in the beautification of Dayt...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

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...

Do you have skills in carpentry, or would like to expand on your carpentry skills? Join our Woodworking at Cox Arboretum volunteer team! Once trained and checked off, volunteers use their skills and expertise to plan, strategize, and craft a variety ...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Help feed your hungry neighbors in Oxford and Butler County, harvesting some of the freshest food available!  From May to November, we meet weekly on Wednesdays from 9-12, to help harvest produce from the Miami University farm, just outside of Oxfo...

Welcome to the Propagation Operation or PropOps for short. Our goal is to propagate native plants to be used for restoration and conservation projects throughout the district. In addition to trees and shrubs, volunteers will be growing herbaceous ...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

Do you have skills in carpentry, or would like to expand on your carpentry skills? Join our Woodworking at Cox Arboretum volunteer team! Once trained and checked off, volunteers use their skills and expertise to plan, strategize, and craft a variety ...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty? Join us at Possum Creek MetroPark for a fun-filled volunteer opportunity in the Demonstration Garden! The Demonstration Gardens provide produce to those in need throughout Dayton and the...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Share your love and enthusiasm for the Arboretum with park patrons! Help enhance the visitor experience by greeting, welcoming, and interacting with a variety of diverse audiences and recommending all the best things to see and do while visiting....

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Fly Fishing 1 got people started and you are needed to ready them for the next step in the water. Skills for fishing in currents will be taught, and fly fishing experience or water safety experience helpful.  Our Outdoor Recreation team creates the...

Help community members enjoy our parks on horseback by supporting our Trail Rides at the Carriage Hill Riding Center as a volunteer Equestrian Trail Guide! Equestrian Trail Guides assist with grooming and saddling the horses, help customers while th...

Do you have some sewing skills you are willing to share? MetroParks is helping bring back fiber arts and textile skills, in a variety of programs. This opportunity focuses on basic sewing, and volunteers will be mending, making repairs, and adding ne...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Help community members enjoy our parks on horseback by supporting our Trail Rides at the Carriage Hill Riding Center as a volunteer Equestrian Trail Guide! Equestrian Trail Guides assist with grooming and saddling the horses, help customers while th...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Do you love spending your weekend in the vibrant, bubbling atmosphere of 2nd Street Market, where you always end up running into a familiar face? Volunteers will be stationed near the entrance and will enhance the visitor experience by greeting and...

Share your love and enthusiasm for the Arboretum with park patrons! Help enhance the visitor experience by greeting, welcoming, and interacting with a variety of diverse audiences and recommending all the best things to see and do while visiting....

Come learn, grow, and give back to the trails you love with this exciting trail maintenance volunteer opportunity! Led by our Trail staff, these trail maintenance opportunities will focus on revitalizing the trail systems in the Twin Valley. Learn...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Do you enjoy gardening? Are native plants and sustainable horticulture your specialty? If not, would you like to learn more?  Join the knowledgeable staff and other volunteers at Aullwood Garden MetroPark.  Participate in the beautification of Dayt...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Help plant, maintain, and harvest seed from the native plants in the nursery. All tools provided. Training will be provided at the beginning of the program. No experience is necessary.  Leader: Sanja Jennings  

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

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...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Catching a fish can be so exciting and rewarding, and a family activity many can enjoy. Five Rivers MetroParks lakes, ponds, and rivers are rich in fish life, and fishing is re-emerging as a favorite pastime. Our Outdoor Recreation team creates the l...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Help feed your hungry neighbors in Oxford and Butler County, harvesting some of the freshest food available!  From May to November, we meet weekly on Wednesdays from 9-12, to help harvest produce from the Miami University farm, just outside of Oxfo...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Do you have skills in carpentry, or would like to expand on your carpentry skills? Join our Woodworking at Cox Arboretum volunteer team! Once trained and checked off, volunteers use their skills and expertise to plan, strategize, and craft a variety ...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Looking for a unique and rewarding gardening experience? Join the team of knowledgeable staff and passionate volunteers at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. You will have the chance to maintain and cultivate a variety of specialty gardens, including those at ...

Our new activities aim to build community awareness of what our Metroparks have to offer and our wildlife ambassadors help introduce the importance of habitat to wildlife. The Wildlife Ambassadors will be at an informal booth at these informal progra...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty? Join us at Possum Creek MetroPark for a fun-filled volunteer opportunity in the Demonstration Garden! The Demonstration Gardens provide produce to those in need throughout Dayton and the...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Course attendees develop their paddling skill and equip themselves with rescue techniques to assist themselves and fellow paddlers in flatwater environments. Volunteers assist with managing kayaking gear, and serving as safety boats to guide the grou...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Do you love spending your weekend in the vibrant, bubbling atmosphere of 2nd Street Market, where you always end up running into a familiar face? Volunteers will be stationed near the entrance and will enhance the visitor experience by greeting and...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Help community members enjoy our parks on horseback by supporting our Trail Rides at the Carriage Hill Riding Center as a volunteer Equestrian Trail Guide! Equestrian Trail Guides assist with grooming and saddling the horses, help customers while th...

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in ...

Help community members enjoy our parks on horseback by supporting our Trail Rides at the Carriage Hill Riding Center as a volunteer Equestrian Trail Guide! Equestrian Trail Guides assist with grooming and saddling the horses, help customers while th...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...

Do you enjoy visiting the Dayton Celtic Festival? Support the event 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...

Come learn, grow, and give back to the trails you love with this exciting trail maintenance volunteer opportunity! Led by our Trail staff, these trail maintenance opportunities will focus on revitalizing the trail systems in the Twin Valley. Learn...

Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting lessons and 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. Thes...

Do you enjoy gardening? Are native plants and sustainable horticulture your specialty? If not, would you like to learn more?  Join the knowledgeable staff and other volunteers at Aullwood Garden MetroPark.  Participate in the beautification of Dayt...

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! Barn Ai...