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Come explore the possibilities!
Cleveland Metroparks has fun, educational and diverse
opportunities for volunteers at various locations throughout
the Park District! Consider joining the hundreds of individuals
that comprise the Cleveland Metroparks Volunteer Team!
Opportunities are available for individuals (16 years
and older), community groups, student projects, scout
groups, school groups and more!
The mission of Cleveland Metroparks is to "conserve significant
natural resources and enhance people's lives by providing
safe, high-quality outdoor education, recreation, and
zoological opportunities."
Cleveland Metroparks Volunteer Services prides itself
on providing educational and interesting opportunities
for volunteers that coincide with the mission and goals
of Cleveland Metroparks!
Benefits of being a Cleveland Metroparks Volunteer:
Satisfaction of contributing to the conservation, education
and recreation efforts of Cleveland Metroparks
- Opportunity to meet new people and share the excitement
and purpose of Cleveland Metroparks
- Subscription to site-specific volunteer newsletters
- Subscription to district-wide volunteer newsletter
- On-site recognition events
- District-wide recognition events
- Discounts at EarthWord Nature Shops
- Participation in Volunteer Appreciation Weeks discounts
Volunteer Locations:
A variety of volunteer opportunities are located throughout
the Park District. The following are the sites where and
programs in which volunteers assist:
- Brecksville Nature Center (Brecksville Reservation)
- CanalWay Center (Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation)
- EarthWords Nature Shops (Ohio & Erie Canal, Rocky
River & North Chagrin Reservations)
- Garfield Park Nature Center (Garfield Reservation)
- Golf Clubhouse Services (Bedford, Brecksville, North
Chagrin, & Rocky River Reservations)
- Historical Interpretation (throughout Park District)
- Institute of the Great Outdoors (based at Garfield
Reservation)
- Look About Lodge (South Chagrin Reservation)
- Natural Resources Management (at 16 Cleveland Metroparks
Reservations)
- Natural Resources Research (at 16 Cleveland Metroparks
Reservations)
- NatureTracks (based at Garfield Reservation)
- North Chagrin Nature Center (North Chagrin Reservation)
- Park Operations (at 16 Cleveland Metroparks Reservations)
- Rocky River Nature Center (Rocky River Reservation)
- Youth Outdoors (based at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation)
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Visual Communications (Brecksville Reservation)
How do I apply?
Cleveland Metroparks accepts volunteers on an ongoing
basis. Volunteers are selected based on their interests,
skills and availability. In addition, volunteers are
only placed within programs that have a current need
for volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a
Cleveland Metroparks volunteer, please review the volunteer
screening requirements, then complete an application
and opportunities
checklist on-line or print and mail to the Manager
of Volunteer Services. Upon receipt of your completed
application, you will be contacted to schedule a placement
interview.
The Emerald Necklace O.W.L.S. (Older Workers Leading Success) is an initiative started in 2005 with a grant from The Cleveland Foundation. This initiative, designed for the inclusion of older adults into Park District volunteer services, includes two volunteer programs dedicated to offer intergenerational opportunities to older adults.
Park Pathways Intern Partnership (PPIP) Mentors Are you a good role model? Do you want to help young students achieve success? Become a PPIP O.W.L.S. Mentor! Mentors work with high school students from Washington Park Horticulture Center through an intern partnership program with Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Municipal School District.
During the summer, June through August, mentor volunteers (45 years of age and older) will be paired with a PPIP student and will meet with students bi-weekly for an hour at the students’ Cleveland Metroparks worksite. During this time, mentors will assist students in developing job relationships, addressing job responsibilities and exploring career options. PPIP Mentor volunteers must attend a training class and a background check is required.
For an application or additional information about becoming a PPIP Mentor, contact Heather Triplett, manager of volunteer services, at 216-635-3258 or hat@clevelandmetroparks.com .
Trail Monitors (aka Hike/Bike O.W.L.S.) are volunteers that monitor Park District trails by foot or bike. Trail Monitors monitor from May through October and volunteer in pairs. Trail Monitors are First Aid/CPR certified, must attend required trainings and donate a minimum of 40 monitoring hours per season. Trail Monitor volunteers must be 35 years or older to apply. Applications are accepted throughout the year with interviews held in March and trainings in April, annually. Please contact Heather Triplett at 216-635-3258 for more information.
Cleveland Metroparks Volunteer Services
4101 Fulton Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44144
216-635-3258
hat@clevelandmetroparks.com
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