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We're inviting the community to kick off the season with us at Passport to MetroParks, Friday, May 29th at RiverScape MetroPark. This event introduces our community to all the wonderful parks, programs, and events that MetroParks provides in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with food, music, educational booths and activities.

The Floating Event Ambassador roams the event greeting and welcoming park patrons, passing out event passports, and directing visitors to the booths to collect stamps.

Impact

Ambassador volunteers enhance the visitor experience by offering excellent customer service to park visitors and helping them build awareness of all the amenities that MetroParks offers to community members.

Tasks

Under the supervision of staff, support and assist with the following tasks:

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to individual Long-Term volunteers ages 18 and up.

Additional Notes

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.

Do you love cooking or baking for others, especially those in need? You can help feed the hungry in our community! Common Ground serves prepared meals at the Free Store in Delaware, Ohio, 5 days per week. You choose your level of engagement... donate a bag of cheese for taco night, make a casserole, donate garlic bread for spaghetti night, or make a yummy dessert! You can choose one item or the entire meal. Just decide what works for your schedule and your budget. Every contribution counts! Sign-ups are easy; just use the SignUp Genius link below. It's updated monthly, so feel free to jump in or schedule ahead. "If you cannot feed a hundred people, then feed just one" (Mother Theresa).

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B48A8A72AA5FB6-46706705-free#/

Participants can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA8AE2EA5F8CE9-61614452-sproutfest#/

The Cincinnati School for Autism is excited to invite student organizations, fraternities, sororities, and service-focused groups to participate in Sproutfest, a family-friendly community celebration taking place on Tuesday, April 22 from 5:30–7:00 PM at our Fairfield campus.

Sproutfest is a free, inclusive event, welcoming children, families, and community members for a day of connection, play, and learning. We are currently seeking student groups interested in hosting a free activity booth for kids and families.

What participation looks like:

This is a wonderful way for students to engage with local families, support individuals with autism, and contribute to an inclusive and family friendly event! 

**** If you would like to host your own activity and need assistance with planning or executing it, please contact Ana Burt burta2@miamioh.edu 

Calling all Fraternity and Sorority Life students! Come on out for Greek Spring Service 2026, serve the Miami and Oxford communities and fulfill your service hours.  

****Miami Fraternity and Sorority Life Students Only****

All participants MUST register here: https://forms.gle/BM2wgeDr8dSbZ4Pe6 by April 16th

Join us as we spark the interest and curiosity of youth during Military Kids Fest! Tactile Nature Interpreters are needed to shadow our staff at this opportunity introducing guests to our variety of touchable items including furs and bones and helping them connect with our mission.

In this shadow experience, staff will work with you to show you how to confidently interpret the furs and engage the public. 

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

Eligibility: This is an opportunity for individual Long-Term volunteers who are 16 and older who are in training to be qualified Tactile Nature Interpreters.

Additional Notes

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.

Join us as we introduce our wildlife animal ambassadors to youth during the Military Kids Fest. Wildlife Ambassador volunteers are needed to help handle and present the animals at the wildlife ambassador booth including the turtles, snakes, owl, and hawk.

In this shadow experience, staff will work with you to show you how to confidently handle and interpret the animals to the public.

Five Rivers MetroParks Wildlife Ambassador volunteers assist with animal care and animal programming, sharing our conservation message with community members of all ages at a variety of programs, events, and outreach opportunities year-round.

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

Eligibility: This is an opportunity for individual Long-Term volunteers who are qualified Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care volunteers.

Additional Notes

Learn more about Programming 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.

This Shadow Experience opportunity is for those volunteers in training to serve as an Equestrian Arena Assistant. You will be partnered with a qualified and experienced Staff Lead during this shadow experience to observe, learn, and practice the required skills.

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. These volunteers train and qualify as Barn Aides before training to become 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

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to Long-Term, Short-Term and Youth volunteers ages 14 and up who are currently in training to qualify as Equestrian Arena Assistants.

Additional Notes

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.

Our goal is to cleanup along the entire bike trail from st Rt 747 in West Chester, through Ellis Lake Wetlands, to the end point of the trail at the far side of Gilmore Metropark.

Even with surrounding development, Ellis Lake Wetland has become an important birding area. However, due to storm-water runoff and recreational use of the bike trail, a lot of trash has been collecting in this area. We will have grabbers, bags, and gloves available for volunteers to use while they help to clean this habitat for the wildlife.

Location: Firebird Drive, West Chester. This is between St Rt 747 and Seward Road.

Age range: Suitable for all ages. Ages 14 and under must have an adult with them.

Waiver: If you are under the age of 18, please have a parent or guardian print and sign the waiver found at www.butlerswcd.org/volunteer

What to bring: It may be muddy, so please wear old clothing. If you are willing to get in the creek or wetland, please wear rubber boots or wadders. If you have work gloves, please bring them. We will have gloves to borrow.

Weather: We will be outdoors rain or shine, we only cancel for thunderstorms.

Bilingual Volunteers Needed – Su Casa Health Fair

Su Casa Hispanic Center, a program of Catholic Charities, is seeking 28 bilingual (Spanish/English) volunteers for our upcoming Health Fair on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 12:00pm to 4:30pm at St. Julie Billiart – Fenmont Center, 229 N 3rd St, Hamilton, OH 45011.

This free, open‑to‑the‑public health fair provides a wide range of health screenings, community resources, and family support services to residents of Hamilton and the surrounding areas. Services are offered in a welcoming, bilingual environment to help reduce barriers to care.

Volunteer Roles & Duties

Interpreter volunteers act as the communication bridge between guests and the medical providers offering screenings. Volunteer assignments include:

Registration

General Medical Screenings

Vision Screenings

Audiology Screenings

Physical Therapy Screenings

Mammogram Registration

Waiting Area Leads (3 roles)

​The 2nd Street Market supports small, local entrepreneurs with a strong emphasis on food, agriculture, gardening, and home decor in an atmosphere that provides a comfortable and inviting gathering place for the diverse population of the greater Dayton area. Our 2nd Street Market is looking for WEEKEND custodial support to help us keep the place sparkling clean. Not only will you get to flex your cleaning muscles, but you'll get to meet and interact with some amazing people from your community.

Five Rivers MetroParks provides clean, safe parks and conservation areas for the public to enjoy year-round. Our Park Maintenance volunteers help to manage and sustain 18 beautiful parks, 11 conservation areas, and 160 miles of hike, bike, mountain bike, and horseback-riding trails for park visitors to safely enjoy.

Under the supervision of the Staff Lead, support and assist with the following:

Join the New Roots Mentoring team as we work together with students in the Tecumseh Local School District! Students will create and install outdoor art displays to encourage and spread positivity throughout their school and community! 

April is when many gardens and farms begin preparing their soil and planting seeds for the growing season. Because frost can linger through March, growers often have to wait until the ground stays warm overnight. This spring, our youth volunteers and staff will support community gardens and farms by helping with tilling—a service the city once provided for free but has paused due to administrative and funding changes.

Please come during the end of the Plant Sale Public Day to assist in tearing down tables, chairs, heavy items, etc. Then load items back into the trailer to take back to Reuthinger.

Some heavy items may be lifted, please be mindful of your abilities in doing so!

Please meet at the Wood County Fairgrounds: Champion Building.

Volunteer at the Native Plant Sale during the Friends' membership sale day! Keep tables clean, direct customers to staff members, take plants to customer's cars and replenish plant racks once sold out.

You will meet at the Wood County Fairgrounds to begin unloading the items coming from the greenhouse/native seed nursery and setting up the layout for the Native Plant Sale. This shift may come with heavier lifting. (Tables, heavy stands, etc) Please be mindful of this and use your best judgment. There are other shifts to assist with for lighter lifting.

Please meet at J.C Reuthinger Memorial Preserve. Assist in loading the native plants. There will be lifting of objects  into a trailer, so please be mindful of your abilities in doing so! 

Help support the Kiwanis in the 4th annual Pancake day. Help cook, clean, and serve to the local community! 

Sign-up here: https://volunteersignup.org/MFTX7 

(participation in this event including buying a ticket, eating pancakes, and/or making a monetary donation will NOT count for Miami University service hours but all volunteer shifts will) 

Help youth plant flowers and vegetables at Avondale Business Center and the flowerpots along Reading Road to create a community, foraging garden.

Help represent United Way at a local community resource fair! As a booth attendant, you’ll engage with attendees, share information about programs, and help create a welcoming presence.

Greet visitors and provide a friendly, welcoming experience

Share basic information about United Way programs and services

Distribute brochures, flyers, or giveaways

Answer simple questions (materials and talking points provided)

Help with light setup and cleanup of the booth

Meet local organizations and residents

Earn volunteer/service hours

Have fun while making a difference!

As a Big you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your time. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their life. Play a board game. Make a craft. Hit the playground together. Just as your options are unlimited, so is your Little’s potential. 

Bigs meet with their Littles a minimum of 2 times a month.  We ask for an 18 month minimum commitment.

The Red Brick Run 5k at Miami University is a highly anticipated annual event that attracts both professional runners and recreational participants alike. This race takes participants on a scenic route through the historic campus, allowing them to admire the beautiful red brick buildings that give Miami University its unique charm.

Volunteers will help with setup and tear down, monitor the course, help with registration, and assist with the awards presentation. All volunteers will recieve a Red Brick Run long sleeve shirt. 

Anyone interested can contact dunwoor@miamioh.edu to sign up and ask additional questions. 

Note: Participating in this event (running/walking the 5k race or donating monetarily to the cause) will NOT count towards Miami University service hours. 

More information to come.

Help run carnival games including musical chairs, sucker pull, bowling, etc. Helping with inflatables and bouncy castles only volunteers 18+ 

Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040548ACA822A0FA7-62907402-marshall 

Join the Urban Farm Church as we plant native fruit trees along our Storybook Trail! 

Englewood MetroPark offers a serene setting for fishing, birdwatching, and picnicking, and invites visitors to discover the beauty of its woodlands, meadows, and three waterfalls. Your participation in an Adopt-A-Park volunteer service project helps MetroParks continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.

Five Rivers MetroParks provides clean, safe parks and conservation areas for the public to enjoy year-round. Our Park Maintenance volunteers help to manage and sustain 18 beautiful parks, 11 conservation areas, and 160 miles of hike, bike, mountain bike, and horseback-riding trails for park visitors to safely enjoy.

This opportunity is open to individuals, groups, public, long-term and short-term volunteers, ages 14 and up.

Learn more about Park Maintenance 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.

PROJECT DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PROJECT LOCATION: Cleveland Cultural Gardens & Rockefeller Park

PROJECT ADDRESS: 7 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106

PROJECT WEBSITE: Earth Day Stream Sweep - Doan Brook Watershed Partnership

This annual volunteer event, hosted in partnership by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes (NCSL) and the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership (DBWP), focuses on removing litter and debris from the Doan Brook stream corridor as it flows through the Cleveland Cultural Gardens - an iconic city landmark established in 1916 that continues to grow today.  This public space blends natural areas with themed heritage gardens representing diverse cultural communities across Northeast Ohio.

Litter and illegal dumping along the stream and surrounding hillsides pose ongoing environmental challenges.  Through this event, more than 100 volunteers will work together to reduce pollution, restore the landscape, and protect the ecological health of this important urban waterway.

Project activities will include distributing trash bags, litter grabbers, gloves, and reflective vests to volunteers as they remove debris from the Doan Brook stream and surrounding landscapes of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  Collected trash will be transported to a designated berm for municipal pickup.  Volunteers will work in mixed groups of youth and adults.  Light refreshments and a portable restroom will be provided to support participants throughout the event.

Replace and repair the fence out front around the basketball courtyard.

Job description:

Are you a passionate HR leader looking to make a real impact? Noah Career Coaching is seeking a Volunteer HR Director to help build, guide, and strengthen our people operations as we empower individuals in their career journeys.

Overview

As our Volunteer HR Director, you will play a key leadership role in shaping HR strategy, supporting team development, and fostering a positive, growth-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Why join us?

Work Location: Remote

Gardening and Grace will allow youth in Shelby County, Ohio to volunteer at the Mercy Mission House shelter on April 26, 2026 by helping our residents plant our garden. This volunteer opportunity will provide youth to tour the homeless shelter, meet residents, work alongside them to build our garden, yard clean up and prepare and serve the resident dinner. The garden provides vegetables for our meals throughout the summer. Gardening is known to be very good for many who struggle with mental health disorders or stress.  

Repair and replace the fence in the front of the building by the basketball court yard. 

Join us as we introduce our wildlife animal ambassadors to youth in Kettering. Wildlife Ambassador volunteers are needed to help handle and present the animals at the wildlife ambassador booth including the turtles, snakes, owl, and hawk.

In this shadow experience, staff will work with you to show you how to confidently handle and interpret the animals to the public.

Five Rivers MetroParks Wildlife Ambassador volunteers assist with animal care and animal programming, sharing our conservation message with community members of all ages at a variety of programs, events, and outreach opportunities year-round.

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

Eligibility: This is an opportunity for individual Long-Term volunteers who are qualified Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care volunteers.

Additional Notes

Learn more about Programming 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.

Repair and rebuild fence in the front of the building around the basketball courtyard. 

Volunteer at the Native Plant Sale day! Keep tables clean, direct customers to staff members, take plants to customer's cars and replenish plant racks once sold out.

Qualified Barn Aide volunteers and those in-training as Barn Aides completing Shadow Experiences can also assist with grooming and general horse care as needed throughout the year at the Carriage Hill Riding Center! These opportunities pop up periodically throughout the year and are only open to current Carriage Hill Riding Center Barn Aide volunteers. Responding to this opportunity will indicate your interest in these opportunities and you will be contacted when those opportunities arise. 

Volunteers assist with grooming and equine care and conditioning to promote the health and well-being of our horses at the Carriage Hill Riding Center.

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers:  Youth, Long-Term, and Short-Term volunteers who have completed the Carriage Hill Riding Center Barn Aide Training series. Short-term volunteers may be considered depending on the length of service commitment. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Additional Notes

Come learn, grow, and give back to the trails you love with this exciting trail maintenance volunteer opportunity! Led by our knowledgeable staff, these trail maintenance opportunities will focus on revitalizing the trail systems at Eastwood and Huffman MetroParks, including the MetroParks Mountain Biking Area (MoMBA). Learn alongside like-minded individuals on the whys and hows of building and maintaining a sustainable trail system on these hands-on workdays.

Volunteers who support Trail Maintenance help MetroParks provide safe, consistent, and high-quality trail experiences for visitors with varied interests and levels of abilities in a manner that protects and sustains the natural resources and habitats at each park.

Under the supervision of the assigned staff, support and assist with the following:

​Basic trail maintenance at Eastwood and Huffman MetroParks, including the MetroParks Mountain Biking Area (MoMBA), including corridor clearing, drainage clearing, and tread maintenance. Work will include using tools such as loppers, pruning saws, rakes, hoes, and shovels. 

This opportunity is open to individuals, long-term, short-term, volunteers, ages 18 and up.

Learn more about Park Maintenance 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. 

Looking for a flexible opportunity you can support on your own time? Help us promote this year's Bike to Workday Pancake Breakfast! Poster distribution volunteers assist MetroParks in getting the word out about Bike to Work Day by visiting area businesses to hang and distribute event posters and palm cards before the event. 

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

Volunteers will be given a list of places to visit within a defined geographical area of Dayton to distribute posters and palm cards (if available).

Volunteers unable to complete deliveries must contact the staff lead right away so that alternative delivery arrangements can be made.

Eligibility:  This opportunity is open to Long-Term, Short-Term, and Public volunteers ages 16 and up.  Simply click the blue RESPOND button to sign up or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer. 

Additional Notes

See the Ambassador 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.

Join Five Rivers MetroParks as we welcome cycling enthusiasts for tasty pancakes, friends, and music at the region's largest celebration of cycling as a means of transportation in the Miami Valley!

Help us promote everything MetroParks at this year's Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast at RiverScape MetroPark! We need people who love our parks, programs, and events and want to share that love with others. If that's you, consider joining us as a MetroParks Booth Ambassador! MetroParks Booth Ambassadors assist the Marketing team and outreach staff to distribute information about Five Rivers MetroParks and giveaways.

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

Eligibility:  This opportunity is open to Long-Term volunteers ages 16 and up.  Simply click the blue RESPOND button to sign up or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer. 

Additional Notes

See the Ambassador 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.

Join Brown Hands Literacy, Rockdale Academy students, families, and community volunteers for a Spring Clean-Up Day at the Rockdale Academy HBCU Literacy Hub. During this community event, volunteers will help plant flowers, paint sidewalk spaces, pick up trash, and support general spring cleaning around the school grounds to help beautify and maintain the HBCU Literacy Hub. This day is about bringing the community together to care for the school, create a welcoming environment for students, and support literacy spaces that inspire young scholars to learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Together, we can build pride in our school, strengthen our community, and create spaces that encourage reading, learning, and dreaming big.

A time to help clean trash and natural debris from Preble County Historical Society and Nature Reserve trails and public spaces.  This is to beautify and make safe public areas.

Serve with the Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps (AORC) and help support Rural Action, a membership-based non-profit organization promoting social, economic and environmental justice in Appalachian Ohio. AORC mobilizes 70 AmeriCorps members to help educate youth and the public, restore, conserve, and preserve environmental resources, improve food distribution to people in poverty, support reduced waste and recycling initiatives, and promote economic resilience through sustainability projects. Members are placed with Rural Action programs or community non-profits to support specific projects and initiatives related to one or more of the following areas: Conservation & Restoration, Agriculture, Education and Reduced Waste. During a term of service, training opportunities such as First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Responder, and GIS/GPS are offered which provide certifications to support members' service experiences and prepare them for the next step in their careers.

To view open positions and learn more about specific position duties, please visit us at ruralaction.org/AORC

Host sites include:

Appalachian Accessible Food Network

Arc of Appalachia

Camp Oty’okwa

Crane Hollow/Museum Complex

Dawes Arboretum

Franklinton Farms

Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia

Raccoon Creek Partnership

Rising Appalachia

Solid Ground Schools 

United Plant Savers

Garden for All

and Rural Action Programs:

Sustainable Agriculture

Environmental Education

Upcycle Ohio Thrift and Makerspace

Zero Waste Program

Sustainable Forestry

Watersheds

Benefits:

An annual living allowance of $24,000

An annual living allowance of $25,200 for cohort leaders

An education award of $7,395 for a completed term of service to be used to pay student loans or for future education

Health care coverage for members

Child care (if income eligible)

Mileage, training, and equipment budget totaling $1,400

Assistance finding comfortable and affordable housing in your service community

Professional development and training opportunities including valuable certifications and industry credentials

Joining a family of AmeriCorps Alums in the region committed to lifelong-service and activism

Student loan forbearance and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Networking with local non-profit and government leaders

Connection to post-service careers with Employers of National Service

Our organization will help to provide accessible garden beds, and planters that support individuals with special needs as well as our local community through meaningful work, skill development, and community connections.  We will work together to build raised garden beds and planters and plant vegetables from seed, and plant flowers creating a welcoming garden for our community.

In this ongoing project, volunteers have the opportunity to asses native plant bloom times and populations within select Wood County Park District parks. This project allows volunteers to play a vital role in identifying both native and invasive species and determine where those species are, allowing the stewardship department to create better management plans.

The Native Plant Monitoring program runs from April 1st to October 1st. 2026, and all hours spent volunteering will need to be recorded by December 1st, 2026.

For more information or any questions, contact Restoration Specialist, David Linsky - dlinsky@wcparks.org

The “Big Clean” is our annual day to pick up trash as a community – and compete with our neighbors in Collinwood – to see which community can pick up more trash. The free event grows in popularity every year and all ages and abilities are encouraged to join in. Participants must register themselves or their groups, and can do so here: https://www.cityofeuclid.gov/big-clean

Here's how The Big Clean works:

1.) On Saturday, April 25th between 9 and 10 AM, stop by your closest pick-up location for cleanup supply kits (gloves, bags, pickers, and other goodies from community partners). Weather permitting, volunteers will be outdoors handing supply kits to vehicles as they drive through. In Euclid, supply pickup will occur along Milton Dr in Memorial Park near the tennis courts (please enter via East 222nd Street and exit via Babbitt Road). In the case of rain, supply pick-up will be inside C.E. Orr Ice Arena (22550 Milton). For those cleaning in Collinwood, supply kits can be picked up at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High school located at E 185th St. and Lakeshore Blvd.

2.) With supply kits in hand, head out to your pre-selected cleanup location (selections made by you during online registration) and get cleaning!

3.) Once you / your group has finished cleaning your designated area, bring your haul back to the massive dumpster near C.E. Ice Arena to be counted, then stay for Earth Day after-party! Food, drinks, music, raffle prizes and more await you from 12pm to 1pm. Trash tallies will start being counted right at noon, so don’t be late!

4.) If you cannot make it back to the dumpster location near C.E. Orr Ice Arena, trash bags can also be placed in your city trash can. Before you throw your bag away though, please take a selfie with your trash bags and post it to social media (Facebook, Instagram) with your 1) bag count, 2) cleanup city (Euclid or Collinwood) and 3) the hashtag #thebigclean before NOON. Cleanup organizers will use your posts to tally total trash bags.  

While the Big Clean is a competition, in the end, it’s all of us who win. The Big Clean is about bringing neighbors together during Earth Day weekend to build community in support of cleaner streets, a cleaner Lake Erie and a cleaner Planet for us all!

The “Big Clean” is our annual day to pick up trash as a community – and compete with our neighbors in Collinwood – to see which community can pick up more trash. The free event grows in popularity every year and all ages and abilities are encouraged to join in. To participate, please register at: https://www.cityofeuclid.gov/big-clean

Here's how The Big Clean works:

1.) On Saturday, April 25th between 9 and 10 AM, stop by your closest pick-up location for cleanup supply kits (gloves, bags, pickers, and other goodies from community partners). Weather permitting, volunteers will be outdoors handing supply kits to vehicles as they drive through. In Euclid, supply pickup will occur along Milton Dr in Memorial Park near the tennis courts (please enter via East 222nd Street and exit via Babbitt Road). In the case of rain, supply pick-up will be inside C.E. Orr Ice Arena (22550 Milton). For those cleaning in Collinwood, supply kits can be picked up at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High school located at E 185th St. and Lakeshore Blvd.

2.) With supply kits in hand, head out to your pre-selected cleanup location (selections made by you during online registration) and get cleaning!

3.) Once you / your group has finished cleaning your designated area, bring your haul back to the massive dumpster near C.E. Ice Arena to be counted, then stay for Earth Day after-party and Eco Fair! Food, drinks, music, raffle prizes and an environmental resource fair await you from 12pm to 1pm. Trash tallies will start being counted right at noon, so don’t be late!

4.) If you cannot make it back to the dumpster location near C.E. Orr Ice Arena, trash bags can also be placed in your city trash can. Before you throw your bag away though, please take a selfie with your trash bags and post it to social media (Facebook, Instagram) with your 1) bag count, 2) cleanup city (Euclid or Collinwood) and 3) the hashtag #thebigclean before NOON. Cleanup organizers will use your posts to tally total trash bags.  

While the Big Clean is a competition, in the end, it’s all of us who win. The Big Clean is about bringing neighbors together during Earth Day weekend to build community in support of cleaner streets, a cleaner Lake Erie and a cleaner Planet for us all!

A fun evening remembering the cool sounds of Tom Petty through the Full Moon Fever band.  Help us make it a night to remember, and enjoy a drink or a $5 food truck voucher for your efforts. Sign up can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4EA4A629A2FA7-62960186-full#/

Enjoy this fund raiser for the women in your life.  The Park will be raising funds through plant and mimosa sales.  Coffee will also be available for purchase.  To sign up, go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4EA4A629A2FA7-62960187-mothers#/

Join us for a celebration of May with the may pole dance and songs performed by the Woodward elementary 3rd graders.  Hear remembrances from alumni of Boardman and Willis in a tribute to our heritage.  Volunteers receive a free gelato.  

Sign up is here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4EA4A629A2FA7-62960164-mayday#/

The community of Millfield has been working together to revitalize their local park and we want to help! Join us to help create a new walking path, conduct a BioBlitz, and enjoy time with community!

Looking for sponsors to supports the Kiwanis Fundraiser that is used for the Kiwanis annual Little Brown Jug Junior Golf Classic celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.  This tournament is held for kids 7-16 years old compete, both male and female in two brackets.  Both tournaments are held at the Hidden Valley Golf Course, Delaware, OH.  Sponsor options are Presenting Sponsor $1,000, Hole Sponsors $100, Longest Drive Men $50, and Longest Drive Women $50You can sign up at FORE THE KIDS SENIOR GOLF SCRAMBLE

This opportunity supports the Military And Service Heroes Non-profit assistance to veterans by visiting veterans in Delaware County Nursing Homes. The visit will include providing prepared bags of treats, magazines, books, toiletries, etc. and spending some time listening and sharing with the veterans during the 1-hour visit. Bags will be picked up at the M.A.S.H. Pantry at 562 Pennsylvania Ave. (starting 5/1, location will be 540 Sunbury Rd. behind the bowling alley east of the 36/37 merge east of town. Site to visit is Gables of Marysville, 390 Gables Dr., 4th Thursday, 10-11am. A background investigation is required and would be scheduled by M.A.S.H.

This opportunity supports the Military And Service Heroes Non-profit assistance to veterans by visiting veterans in Delaware County Nursing Homes.  The visit will include providing prepared bags of treats, magazines, books, toiletries, etc. and spending some time listening and sharing with the veterans during the 1 hour visit.  Bags will be picked up at the M.A.S.H. Pantry at 562 Pennsylvania Ave. (starting 5/1, location will be 540 Sunbury Rd. behind the bowling alley east of the 36/37 merge east of town.  Sites to visit are (1) Dublin Retirement Center - 2nd Thursday 1-2pm; (2) Westerville Post Acute - 3rd Tuesday, 12-2pm; (3) The Village of Westerville - 3rd Tuesday 1-2pm; and (4) Brickford of Worthington - 3rd Friday 11:30am-12:30pm. A background investigation is required and would be scheduled by M.A.S.H.

This opportunity supports the Military And Service Heroes Non-profit assistance to veterans by visiting veterans in Delaware County Nursing Homes.  The visit will include providing prepared bags of treats, magazines, books, toiletries, etc. and spending some time listening and sharing with the veterans during the 1 hour visit.  Bags will be picked up at the M.A.S.H. Pantry at 562 Pennsylvania Ave. (starting 5/1, location will be 540 Sunbury Rd. behind the bowling alley east of the 36/37 merge east of town.  Sites to visit are (1) The Arbors on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 3-4pm; (2) Sara Moore on the 2nd Thursday 11:30a-1pm and (3) Willow Brooke Christian Village - 4th Thursday 11:45am-12:45pm.  A background investigation is required and would be scheduled by M.A.S.H. 

Wyandot County Public Health is looking for some volunteers for our upcoming Wyandot County Community Garden Spring Fling Volunteer Day, 2-6 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at the community garden, located in downtown Upper Sandusky at the corner of Hicks St. and South Sandusky Avenue. (Note: Rain date in case of severe weather is Sunday, April 26). We'll be adding new garden boxes to expand the availability of gardening spaces for community use.

Volunteers are needed to help:
- Build new garden boxes
- Lay weed blocking materials (cardboard and/or garden fabric)
- Fill garden boxes with soil and compost
- Lay mats around the new boxes to improve accessibility and reduce weeds

April 25 is going to be a day filled with spring fun during the Wyandot Chamber's Spring Fling event in downtown Upper Sandusky. It also is the Global Youth Service Day (April 24-26, 2026) which celebrates and mobilizes the millions of young people who improve their communities through service. While this event is aimed at youth volunteers, we welcome and encourage adults to volunteer as well. This is a volunteer opportunity that is open to the community.

The Daniel Arnold Historic Farm offers a captivating glimpse into the past, attracting visitors every year. This unique destination provides more than just an overview of history; it presents an engaging and immersive journey back to the 19th century, where visitors can uncover the rich stories of the Arnold family and the vibrant life of farming during that era.
One of the main attractions for visitors is the craft shops, and the blacksmith shop served as an essential hub for crafting and repairing the tools that kept the farm running smoothly. The pride in craftsmanship comes to life as volunteers demonstrate techniques and assist with projects on the current farm.

Historic Blacksmith volunteers provide interpretation and demonstrations for the Blacksmith shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm.  They represent what living in the 1880s might have been like, and help visitors make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and experience life on an 1880s working farm. 

 This opportunity is open to individual, long-term volunteers, ages 18 and up, who have qualified as Historic Interpreters and a Historic Blacksmith.  

Learn more about Skilled Trades 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:

Carriage Hill Farm Chores

Historic Woodworker

The Daniel Arnold Historic Farm offers a fascinating look into the past, attracting visitors each year. It provides more than just a historical overview; it offers an immersive interpretive experience. Guided by the story of the Arnold family, visitors can discover what life was truly like for a farming family in the 19th century.

In the woodshop at the historic farm, volunteers explain the tools and methods used, while also supporting farm projects by creating wooden items. Through this hands-on interpretation, visitors gain an appreciation for the craftsmanship and pride that woodworkers in the 1880s felt when making useful products.

Volunteers represent what living in the 1880s might have been like, and help visitors make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and experience life on an 1880s working farm. 

This opportunity is open to individual, long-term volunteers, ages 18 and up, who have qualified as Historic Interpreters and a Historic Woodworker.  

Learn more about Skilled Trades 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:

Carriage Hill Farm Chores

Historic Woodworker

Help us create new habitat for pollinators while making Maple Heights greener and more beautiful!

As part of Global Youth Service Day, Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners is inviting looking for volunteers to help install a native pollinator garden that will provide food and shelter for bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators.

Volunteers will work alongside TCWP staff and fellow volunteers to:

Join Five Rivers MetroParks as we welcome cycling enthusiasts for tasty pancakes, friends, and music at the region's largest celebration of cycling as a means of transportation in the Miami Valley!

This opportunity is for those who enjoy working at events and enjoy the energy a celebration brings.  Be a part of the Breakfast Team by assisting with breakfast and beverage prep and service.

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

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. 

Additional Notes

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.

Join Five Rivers MetroParks as we welcome cycling enthusiasts for tasty pancakes, friends, and music at the region's largest celebration of cycling as a means of transportation in the Miami Valley!

This opportunity is for those who enjoy working at events and enjoy the energy a celebration brings.  Be a part of the Breakfast Team by helping to serve the celebratory breakfast.

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

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. 

Additional Notes

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.

Join Five Rivers MetroParks as we welcome cycling enthusiasts for tasty pancakes, friends, and music at the region's largest celebration of cycling as a means of transportation in the Miami Valley!

You'll be part of the action by helping to catch or retrieve pancakes during the event. The Pancake Catcher helps create excitement by catching pancakes hot off the griddle and assists in catching pancakes for participants! This opportunity is for those who enjoy working at events, enjoy the energy of a good celebration, and interacting with participants of all ages.

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

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. 

Additional Notes

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.

Share a message of sustainability while helping to keep our Bike to Work Day event waste free! Join our Sustainability Team on Friday, May 15th at RiverScape MetroPark to ensure that this fun community event is managed sustainably by helping participants properly dispose of their waste and learn more about sustainable practices. This is a great opportunity for Master Recyclers to join in on the celebration of cycling in the Miami Valley and make a difference! 

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

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. This is a great opportunity for trained Master Recyclers or those in-training to be Master Recyclers!

Additional Notes

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.

Join Five Rivers MetroParks as we welcome cycling enthusiasts for tasty pancakes, friends, and music at the region's largest celebration of cycling as a means of transportation in the Miami Valley!

This opportunity is for those who enjoy working at events and working alongside staff and volunteers to ensure a successful event. The Food Area Staff Assistant will work closely with our event staff to help manage and oversee the pancake breakfast at this year's Bike to Work Day Pancake Celebration Friday, May 15th at RiverScape MetroPark.

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

Eligibility:  This opportunity is open to individual Long-Term volunteers ages 18 and up. 

Additional Notes

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.

Through oral history, letters, diaries, government records, and other primary and secondary sources, a picture of a lifestyle emerges that Carriage Hill interpreters can bring to life for the public. Volunteers represent what living in the 1880s might have been like, and help visitors make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and the experience of life on an 1880s working farm. This opportunity will allow people to enjoy an experience at the historic farm, see demonstrations of simple everyday farm tasks, and get a personal introduction to life on the farm. The individuals who volunteer their time and talents help put excitement and perspective into the activities at the Carriage Hill Historic Farm. 

The interpretative purpose of the farm is to use the Arnold Family, who once lived at Carriage Hill Farm, as a guide to how a real conservative farm family is in real-time at a real place. Volunteers represent what living in the 1880s might have been like, and help visitors make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and experience life on an 1880s working farm.  

Under the supervision of the historic farm staff, volunteers assist and support with the following:

This opportunity is open to individual, long-term, short-term volunteers, ages 16 and up who have qualified as Historic Interpreters.  

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:

Carriage Hill Farm Chores

Program Support

The Village of Lakemore and SuperLearning Center students will build floating wetlands and launch them into Springfield Lake.  These floating wetlands will help soak up stormwater runoff and filter the water for the aquatic life in Springfield Lake.

Teachers, students, and master gardeners will be working together to create a community garden at Peachblow Crossing Elementary. Through student-led presentations, volunteers and community members will gain a deep understanding of how the School Pollinator Garden at Peachblow Crossing Elementary creates lasting impact across multiple ecological and educational dimensions. Students will share their firsthand experiences and research about the garden's role in supporting local bird and insect populations, demonstrating how this initiative extends beyond the school grounds to benefit the entire community. The garden's integration into the Pollinator Pathway of Delaware County represents a significant step toward creating a larger network of pesticide-free corridors that provide essential habitat and nutrition for pollinators and birds. As part of this broader initiative, the School Pollinator Garden will serve as a vital link in connecting habitats between local schools and community spaces, fostering biodiversity and ecological resilience throughout the region. This connection to the larger Pollinator Pathway network not only amplifies the garden's environmental impact but also provides volunteers with a tangible example of how local conservation efforts contribute to broader regional sustainability goals.

Interested in basketball, exercising, or arts and gardening? Got a heart for kids and youth? At the Lincoln Community Center, you can fulfill all those interests and more! We've got mentoring and tutoring, gym activities and exercise equipment, but the best thing we have is a longing to help and serve our community!

Come help us make that possible by volunteering in the Community Center! We are looking for volunteers with all kinds of different interests and hobbies. 

Were you a strong forward in high school or college? Can you dunk today? Our basketball leagues are always looking for positive role models and people who know the game and can coach the little guys. 

Let us know you're interested and we can get you connected to a position where you can make a real difference! 

Su Casa Health Promotions team needs 5 volunteers to come to St. Julie Billiart Parish (229 N. 3rd St., Hamilton, 45011) to assist with setting up for the upcoming health day by:

150–200 care packages assembled during the shift

Spanish speaking is not required.

Su Casa Health Promotions team needs 4 volunteers to come to our MidPointe location (7162 Reading Road, Cincinnati 45237) to assist with preparing materials for the upcoming health day by:

Ensure all supplies are transported and ready for the care package assembly later in the day, supporting a smooth and successful health event.

Spanish speaking is not required.

If you would like to assist with setting up for the event, please register for the Su Casa Health Day Set-up event.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroParks actively promotes landscaping with native plants in balance with traditional garden selections to inspire visitors. Come volunteer alongside staff and volunteers as you help with this important conservation project!

Protecting open space and natural areas is a priority for Five Rivers MetroParks, which protects nearly 16,000 acres of land — 90 percent of it in its natural state. Conservation volunteers are a part of our regional conservation story by assisting in implementing a variety of natural area management plans. 

Under the supervision of the assigned staff, volunteers will support and assist with the following:

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. 

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.  

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

Barn aide volunteers are essential to providing daily care for the horses and maintaining the equestrian facility where these beloved animals live, work, and play. This is an opportunity to make a big difference at every volunteer shift. If you're looking to make an ongoing commitment to service of 8 shifts or more per year that makes a real impact, consider joining us!

Note: All new Riding Center volunteers begin as Barn Aides. These volunteers can participate in additional training to support a variety of our equestrian programming opportunities.

Impact

Volunteers complete essential operational tasks and hands-on daily care which promotes the health and well-being of our horses and allows the Riding Center facility to function on a daily basis.

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term and Youth volunteers, ages 14 and up, who have completed the required prerequisite training and are able to make an ongoing commitment to service at the Carriage Hill Riding Center.  Short term volunteers willing to commit 8 shifts or more may be considered.  

We are seeking volunteers to lead engaging employability skills sessions at Southeast Middle School. Volunteers will participate in a brief virtual training to become familiar with the session materials and structure.

We are currently recruiting for both time slots:

Morning Sessions: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Afternoon Sessions: 11:45 AM – 2:40 PM

Session dates:
March 13th, March 20th, March 27th, April 10th, and April 17th

Session topics include:

Courtesy

Communication

Integrity and responsibility

First impressions

Professionalism

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students build essential skills for future success.

Meet us at Grace Lutheran Church (4441 Monroe St., Toledo, OH  43613).  This ministry is designed to share the love of Christ with everyone, but with a special invitation to folks with developmental disabilities. It's a little bit of singing, a little bit of story, a little bit of praying, a little bit of craft. a little bit of snack, AND a whole lot of joy! EVERYONE is welcome!

See how quickly you can empty your table of water and Gatorade cups while your captain furiously tries to refill it. It helps to hold two cups in the palm of each hand with arms extended outward, calling out whether you have water or Gatorade. You may get wet and sticky and you will have too much fun!

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

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. 

Additional Notes

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.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and help us park a lot of bikes? Join the event team as a Bike Parking Assistant at this year's Bike to Work Day Day Pancake Breakfast, Friday, May 15th at RiverScape MetroPark! As a Bike Parking Assistant, you'll direct riders to the bike parking area and help them safely park their bikes while they enjoy the event. Your support encourages event participants to opt to cycle into the event instead of drive.  This is a great way to join in on the celebration of cycling and promote this healthy alternative to driving 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

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. 

Additional Notes

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.

Join Five Rivers MetroParks as we welcome cycling enthusiasts for tasty pancakes, friends, and music at the region's largest celebration of cycling as a means of transportation in the Miami Valley!

This opportunity is for those who enjoy working behind the scenes of an event to ensure everything runs smoothly. You'll support our Breakfast Team helping our staff and volunteers prepare the food and drinks for the breakfast - enough to support hundreds of cyclists!

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

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. 

Additional Notes

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.

Join Five Rivers MetroParks as we welcome cycling enthusiasts for tasty pancakes, friends, and music at the region's largest celebration of cycling as a means of transportation in the Miami Valley!

If you love events, chatting with people, and helping to ensure they have a good experience, then this is the opportunity for you. We're looking for Event Ambassadors for this year's Bike to Work Day Pancake Celebration on Friday, May 15th at RiverScape MetroPark to help greet event participants, answer questions, assist with wayfinding, and generate excitement ensuring a fun and smooth event for all.

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

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. 

Additional Notes

See the Ambassador 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.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and help us kick off a smooth event? Bike to Work Day is not just about the pancakes. We also host a variety of organizations from the community to help promote cycling and active healthy lifestyles in the Miami Valley.

Join the Exhibitor Support team at this year's Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast on Friday, May 15th at RiverScape MetroPark and help us welcome these organizations to the event, show them to their assigned booth location, and help them unload their booth materials. Best part? You'll make a difference and still be done in time to enjoy those pancakes!

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

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. 

Additional Notes

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.

Join Five Rivers MetroParks as we welcome cycling enthusiasts for tasty pancakes, friends, and music at the region's largest celebration of cycling as a means of transportation in the Miami Valley!

This opportunity is for those who enjoy physical labor and working behind the scenes alongside our staff to ensure a smooth start to the event by getting everything set up and ready the day before. Volunteers on our Event Set up Team will work alongside our staff to prep for this year's Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast at RiverScape MetroPark. 

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

Eligibility:  This opportunity is open to Long-Term, Short-Term, and Public volunteers ages 16 and up.  Simply click the blue RESPOND button to sign up or click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer. 

Additional Notes

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.

Need assistance in April for 1-10 people to help us load up equipment, furniture, supplies etc. from current location at 562 Pennsylvania Ave. and offloading it at the new center at 540 Sunbury Rd. (behind the bowling alley on 36/37 just east of the railroad bridge construction).

Join the horticulture education team at Five Rivers MetroParks and become a part of our exciting family programming that brings visitors of all ages closer to the wonders of nature! Throughout the year, we offer fantastic opportunities for connection through gardening and exploration of the great outdoors.
Volunteers assist in creating an enchanting storytime experience, where you'll dive into captivating tales followed by hands-on activities in the beautiful garden. Join us as we inspire children with amazing stories while soaking in the delightful sights and sounds of the Children's Garden. Let’s make lasting memories together in nature!  Program Support volunteers do not need to be experts in the activities, but for this opportunity, should have good reading skills, be enthusiastic about finding discoveries in the garden, and enjoy working with children and families.

Program support volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs. Volunteers help people create a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.

This opportunity is open to individual Short-term and Long-Term volunteers, ages 18 and up. 

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:

Adventure Central Program Assistant 2026

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 Englewood MetroPark. Learn alongside like-minded individuals on the whys and how's of building and maintaining a sustainable trail system on these hands-on workdays.

Volunteers who support Trail Maintenance help MetroParks provide safe, consistent, and high-quality trail experiences for visitors with varied interests and levels of abilities in a manner that protects and sustains the natural resources and habitats at each park.

Under the supervision of the assigned staff, support and assist with the following:

​Basic trail maintenance at Englewood MetroPark; Corridor clearing, drainage clearing, tread maintenance, and invasive removal.

Copley Township is seeking volunteer subject matter experts in the fields of gardening, tree care and environmental science to serve as "Walk & Talk" panelists for the 2026 Arbor Day Celebration.

We are also seeking volunteers to assist with tree distribution and tree mulching during the celebration.

Caring Adults Needed!

iC.A.R.E. Mentoring, a program of Red Oak Behavioral Health, matches caring adults to mentor one student, once a week, for one school year. Our volunteers work with K-12 students in the Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, and Tallmadge public schools. We support our volunteers with training, supplies, and a fun & interactive workbook that covers important skills such as goal setting, resilience, and self confidence.

Why mentor?

Youth of all ages benefit from having a relationship with a caring and consistent adult role model.
Student with a mentor are:

(National Mentoring Partnership)

Ready to learn more?

Sign up for a 30 minute virtual information session to learn the basics of iC.A.R.E., what you can expect as a mentor, and much more. Click here to sign up for an info session.

Please contact us at mentor@redoakbh.org to learn more!

Make a real impact on the lives of Ohio students and their surrounding community - become an AmeriCorps member.  Serve as an advisor and mentor and guide Ohioans by providing the information they need to prepare for, access, and complete a postsecondary credential. 

The AmeriCorps College and Career Guides deliver workshops and advising on college and career exploration and planning to 8th through 12th graders and adult learners. While providing service, members develop marketable advising, mentoring, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

This position is a full-time commitment of 1,700 service hours to be completed 40 hours per week in 11 months in August 2026 through June 2027.  College and Career Guides will receive a living allowance up to $30,000 or $2,727.68 monthly before taxes, and an education award up to $7,395 upon completion of service.

College and Career Guides are eligible for free health care insurance and childcare, and their qualified Federal student loans are eligible for forbearance during time of service.

College and Career Guides receive ongoing skills training and professional development.

Applicants must have earned an Associates degree (required) or Bachelors degree (preferred) or higher, or nearing completion of a bachelor's degree.

Serving in Cleveland, Stark County, Summit County, or Mansfield with College Now or in Columbus with our partner organization I Know I Can, the College and Career Guide will:

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident. Applicants must pass a national criminal history check and may not have convictions for murder or be registered sex offenders. 

Be part of the change and help promote access to healthy foods in our community! Nourishing Montgomery County is a community initiative aimed at promoting food equity and access to health foods for all residents. This event offers a variety of resources and classes to help spread aid and nutrition awareness for all Montgomery County residents.

Montgomery County organizations along with MetroParks staff will host booths in front of the Market to engage community members in activities that spread awareness and help educate while having some fun. Volunteers are needed to assist with simple crafts and games alongside our MetroParks staff. 

Impact

Program Support volunteers make programs like this one celebrating our community and spreading awareness possible!

Tasks

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to individual Long-Term and Short-Term volunteers ages 16 and up.

Additional Notes

Learn more about Programming 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.

Help us celebrate Mother's Day at the 2nd Street Market! On May 10th, we will be offering a free DIY heart-shaped craft to help our community recognize and celebrate all of our mothers. Volunteers are needed to help community members of all ages with this simple but meaningful craft.

Impact

Program Support volunteers make programs like this one celebrating our community and spreading awareness possible!

Tasks

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to individual Long-Term and Short-Term volunteers ages 16 and up.

Additional Notes

Learn more about Programming 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.

The area that is now Taylorsville MetroPark was once one of the busiest crossroads in the country, the meeting place of major transportation arteries — the Old National Road, the Great Miami River, the Miami-Erie Canal, and railroads. Today, the area serves as the crossroads of bike trails, hiking trails, and river recreation. The park is a gateway to new outdoor experiences, such as running, biking, hiking, fishing, and paddling. Your participation in an Adopt-A-Park volunteer service project helps MetroParks continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.

Protecting open space and natural areas is a priority for Five Rivers MetroParks, which protects nearly 16,000 acres of land — 90 percent of it in its natural state. Conservation volunteers are a part of our regional conservation story by assisting in implementing a variety of natural area management plans.

This opportunity is open to individuals, groups, public, long-term and short-term volunteers, ages 14 and up.

Learn more about Conservation 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.

Penta Students / BGSU /  any outside organizations volunteering their time to assist the Stewardship Department at Wood County Park District with a variety of conservation related tasks.

This opportunity is for pop-up needs of the Park District. It may involve in office administrative work, fieldwork, or anything in between. Volunteers communicate with staff members to determine what is needed, when, and where. 

To assess butterfly populations along transects within designated Wood County Park District parks. This ongoing project allows volunteers to play a vital role by informing the stewardship department of what species are being seen in parks and their relative numbers, and also in contributing to the picture of butterfly populations around the state in submitting the data to Ohio Lepidopterists. 

Help tend the heritage gardens at the Carter Historic Farm. We will donate most of the produce to the Brown Bag Food Pantry and the remainder will be utilited to teach programming in traditional life skills 

Assisting the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse.

Your volunteer service helps protect our region’s natural heritage and keeps our parks and river corridors healthy and beautiful.

To receive your kit, you must RSVP for a Drive-Thru Adopt-A-Park Service Kit Pick-up. Kits will be available for pick-up in the morning at Cox Arboretum and Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark on Saturday, April 25.

Service kits are intended to be used during April and May as part of our Adopt-A-Park efforts. Cleanups completed outside of this timeframe will not be eligible for volunteer hour tracking in Get Connected.

If you're registering as an individual, click Respond.
If you're planning to participate with a small team, select Respond as a Team to register your group.

As a Team Leader, you will:

For a step-by-step guide, click here to watch a short video walkthrough of the team registration process.

For registration assistance, contact Volunteer Services at volunteer.services@metroparks.org or call 937-275-PARK.

If this is your first time using a service kit or you'd like a refresher, please review the service kit instructions. These instructions will be included in your kit. You may clean up any green space of your choosing, or use the list provided in your kit to find high-priority areas within MetroParks.

Trash Disposal:
Please take your bagged trash with you or place it in the nearest park trash receptacle if working outside of a Five Rivers MetroPark.

Log Your Impact:
After your cleanup, please:

We appreciate our volunteers, staff, and generous community sponsors for supporting this effort:

Montgomery County Environmental Services

Keep Montgomery County Beautiful

QEI Engineers Inc.

Join us for these additional Public Volunteer Days: 

Interested in other volunteer opportunities with MetroParks? Learn more about our types of volunteer service and how to get started as a volunteer with us. 

Aullwood Garden MetroPark offers a collection of wildflowers, beautiful gardens, and natural areas for visitors to enjoy. Your participation in an Adopt-A-Park volunteer service project helps MetroParks continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.

Protecting open space and natural areas is a priority for Five Rivers MetroParks, which protects nearly 16,000 acres of land — 90 percent of it in its natural state. Conservation volunteers are a part of our regional conservation story by assisting in implementing a variety of natural area management plans.

This opportunity is open to individuals, groups, public, long-term and short-term volunteers, ages 14 and up.

Learn more about Park Maintenance 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.

The 618-acre Sugarcreek MetroPark is filled with a diverse habitat of scenic creeks, rolling hills, dense woods, wildflowers, fields, prairies, and wetlands, all conveniently located just south of Centerville/Kettering. Your participation in an Adopt-A-Park volunteer service project helps MetroParks continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.

Protecting open space and natural areas is a priority for Five Rivers MetroParks, which protects nearly 16,000 acres of land — 90 percent of it in its natural state. Conservation volunteers are a part of our regional conservation story by assisting in implementing a variety of natural area management plans.

This opportunity is open to individuals, groups, public, long-term and short-term volunteers, ages 14 and up.

Learn more about Conservation 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.

Possum Creek MetroPark offers a blend of nature, history and community for adults and children alike. Your participation in an Adopt-A-Park volunteer service project helps MetroParks continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.

Horticulture at Five Rivers MetroParks creates, maintains, and preserves green space and habitats for pollinators and native plants, as well as educates visitors on sustainable gardening practices and local food production.  Gardening volunteers support the Horticulture and Outdoor Connections staff in a variety of gardening tasks. 

This opportunity is open to individuals, groups, public, long-term and short-term volunteers, ages 14 and up.

Learn more about the Gardening 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.

Cox Arboretum MetroPark invites visitors to connect with nature and discover and rest in the serenity and majesty of trees and shrubs thoughtfully arranged to capture the imagination. Your participation in an Adopt-A-Park volunteer service project helps MetroParks continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.

To preserve this diversity of habitats, parklands are carefully managed to preserve and protect native plant and animal communities of the Miami Valley. Non-native invasive species, such as honeysuckle, compete with or eliminate native plant species and are controlled with mowing and, in some cases, controlled treatment with herbicides. Volunteer support helps to expand our efforts in protecting our region's natural heritage. 

This opportunity is open to individuals, groups, public, long-term and short-term volunteers, ages 14 and up.

Learn more about Conservation 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.

Cox Arboretum MetroPark invites visitors to connect with nature and discover and rest in the serenity and majesty of trees and shrubs thoughtfully arranged to capture the imagination. Your participation in an Adopt-A-Park volunteer service project helps MetroParks continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.

Gardening volunteers support our horticulture and education staff in caring for a variety of gardens throughout our parks. These gardens not only provide beautiful spaces for Miami Valley residents to get outside, explore, and connect to nature, but many also provide fresh local produce to those in need in our community. 

This opportunity is open to individuals, families, groups, public, long-term and short-term volunteers, ages 10 and up.

Learn more about the Gardening 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.