Do you love the Cincinnati Parks... then we've got a volunteer opportunity for you!
Our Parks depend on support from those who use it and treasure it. Your contribution of time is one way you can help Cincinnati Parks maintain our status as one of the top urban park systems in the country. We have one-time and ongoing opportunities available to provide a rewarding and safe volunteer experience.
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Urban Parks and Greenspaces: There is a great need for outdoor and gardening enthusiasts to help maintain numerous urban parks and greenspaces throughout the city by • Removing honeysuckle and other invasive plants • Planting flowers and trees • Removing and/or replacing ground cover.
Waterfront Parks: The Waterfront parks have a need for volunteers to perform the invaluable task of removing litter from the riverbanks as well as assisting with data entry. Carol Ann’s Carousel (opening on May 16th, 2015) has a need for a Ambassador/Greeter; someone who can provide information and enhance the overall carousel experience.
Group Projects: Is your organization looking for an outdoor volunteer project or a team building opportunity? Does your scout troop need a service outing? If the answer is yes...just give us a call (at least 3 weeks in advance) and we can arrange a project that may include maintaining urban landscapes • Cleaning up a wooded area • Removing honeysuckle and other invasive plants • Planting flowers and trees • Painting tables, benches & flower pots • Building a bridge • Building a trail.
Explore Nature! Our youth programs require many volunteers to help with special events and nature programs. If you enjoy nature and children...this may be the perfect opportunity. Available volunteer opportunities are: Nature Camp Assistant • Trail Patrol • Nature Center Ambassador • Seamstress for Costumes & Crafts • Animal Caregiver at Nature Centers • Survey Taker.
If you would like to volunteer for any of the above volunteer opportunities, please contact Cheryl Lackey, Volunteer Coordinator @ 513-357-2614 or cheryl.lackey@cincinnati-oh.gov
SPECIAL EVENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Cincinnati Mayor's Corporate Challenge: Since its inception in 2007, many companies have sent thousands of employees to urban Parks and greenspace areas as well as the downtown Cincinnati area, including Washington Park in Over-The-Rhine, the waterfront parks, Smale Riverfront Park, Eden Park and more! Volunteers come from corporations such as GE Aviation, The Home Depot, Duke Energy, Ethicon Endo Surgery, Humana, Toyota, PNC Bank, Fifth Third Bank, U.S. Bank, Kao USA Inc, The Nielsen Company, and many, many more to dig in, clean up downtown, and make a big difference!
River Grill before the Big Chill 2015 - www.cincyrivergrill.com: If you want to volunteer at an event that is smoky, sweet and savoury...then River Grill before the Big Chill is the event for you! River Grill is a KCBS sanctioned barbeque competition and music festival that takes place on the waterfront in the fall season.
If you would like to volunteer for any of the above volunteer opportunities, please contact Cheryl Lackey, Volunteer Coordinator @ 513-357-2614 or cheryl.lackey@cincinnati-oh.gov
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
Krohn Conservatory: Whether you prefer working with our tropical plant collection, pricing our Gift Shop merchandise or helping out at the annual Butterfly Show, certainly you will find one of our many opportunities enjoyable! Available volunteer opportunities are: Horticulture Helpers • Office Assistants • Ambassadors • Tour Guides/Interpreters • Craft Room Attendants.
For opportunities at Krohn Conservatory, please contact Sarah Schmalz, Volunteer & Tour Coordinator, sarah.schmalz@cincinnati-oh.gov or call 513-421-4086.