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Lancaster, OH 43130
The Fairfield County Park District provides free programs and events throughout the year. These programs may be educational, recreational, artistic, or just for enjoying the outdoors. These events may take place at any one of our twelve unique parks, two nature preserves, or off-site partner locations. Whether you enjoy hiking, teaching, making art, history, or otherwise engaging the public in a shared love for nature, becoming Nature Center and Programs volunteer may be the perfect fit! General activities may include, but are not limited to: Program/event preparation, execution, and tear down Providing park district information at off-site events (libraries, schools, etc.) Staffing the Mambourg Nature Center during open hours Assisting with school field trips Organizing educational materials and supplies There are no qualifications necessary to become an FCPD Nature Center and Programs volunteer aside from possessing a great attitude and enjoyment of sharing a knowledge of nature with program attendees and visitors of all ages. Volunteers may be exposed to inclement weather, biting insects, noxious plants, and other risks associated with being in an outdoor setting. All Fairfield County Park District volunteers are subject to a background check prior to beginning volunteer activities. Reach out to volunteer@fairfieldcountyparks.org with questions or to find the application visit https://www.fairfieldcountyparks.org/get-involved/volunteer/!
Date Posted: 2024-08-28
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Flexible Schedule
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Lancaster, OH 43130
The historic Rock Mill is one of the most popular and celebrated features of the Fairfield County Park District. Set in a picturesque location atop a sandstone gorge along the Hocking River, this working grist mill is open seasonally for tours on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the months of May through October with period-accurate milling taking place the final Sunday of each month during the season. Rock Mill volunteers are vital to assisting staff with monitoring visitor access, providing mill and site information, operating various milling equipment, and enhancing visitors’ experiences. General activities may include, but are not limited to: Opening and preparing mill for operation Operation of milling equipment Ensuring visitor safety in the gorge and around moving parts Sharing knowledge about the site and milling process Assisting with cleanup and shut down of the mill Maintenance of the mill and surrounding property There are no qualifications necessary to become an FCPD Rock Mill volunteer aside from possessing a great attitude and enjoyment of sharing a knowledge of the mill’s history and processes with visitors of all ages. Volunteers may be exposed to inclement weather, biting insects, noxious plants, and other risks associated with being in an outdoor setting and depending on jobs you sign up for may be located near large moving parts of the mill. All Fairfield County Park District volunteers are subject to a background check prior to beginning volunteer activities. Reach out to volunteer@fairfieldcountyparks.org with questions or to find the application visit https://www.fairfieldcountyparks.org/get-involved/volunteer/!
Date Posted: 2024-08-27
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Flexible Schedule
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Lancaster, OH 43130
Fairfield County Park District is constantly battling to maintain desirable native plants in our parks. Both in pollinator gardens and off-trail throughout the parks we could use help maintaining native species. Native plants provide provide year-round benefits such as habitat and food for animals. Sign up to help maintain gardens, the forest landscapes, or both! Potential activities may include, but are not limited to: Manually removing by pulling, sawing, or clipping plants. Routine inspection for and removal of undesirable vegetation in pollinator gardens and along trails. Maintaining aesthetic appeal of pollinator gardens. There are no qualifications necessary to become an FCPD Natural Resource Volunteer aside from possessing a great attitude, passion for the outdoors, and a willingness to get down and dirty outside. Training on plant ID will be provided to interested volunteers. Volunteers may be exposed to inclement weather, biting insects, noxious plants, and other risks associated with being in an outdoor setting. All Fairfield County Park District volunteers are subject to a background check prior to beginning volunteer activities. Reach out to volunteer@fairfieldcountyparks.org with questions or to find the application visit https://www.fairfieldcountyparks.org/get-involved/volunteer/!
Date Posted: 2024-08-28
