Fall 2011 Volunteer Opportunities

Give A Day In Cincinnati Parks
Participate in a special new service initiative sponsored by the Cincinnati Reds! This new and innovative program will reward Cincinnati Parks volunteers with free Reds ticket vouchers. This program is designed to assist and beautify parks and greenspaces throughout the City, as well as along the riverfront and around Great American Ball Park.

To learn more about how to 'Give A Day' contact Christyl.johnson@cincinnati-oh.gov or call (513) 321 – 6070 x19.

To learn more about how to volunteer with Cincinnati Parks contact Christyl.johnson@cincinnati-oh.gov or call (513) 479 - 8916.

Love the parks? Then we’ve got a volunteer job for you.
The pay? Well, according to a study on volunteerism published by the National Corporation for Community Service, how about improved mental health? A better community? An even better parks system? You can’t put a dollar figure on benefits like those.

Help the Parks for a Day, or All Year Long! To become involved in any of these exciting opportunities, or to learn more, please contact Christyl Johnson-Roberts at 513-321-6070 x19 or christyl.johnson-roberts@cincinnati-oh.gov

Explore Nature!
Nature Camp Assistants • Trail Patrol • Nature Center Ambassadors Seamstress for Costumes & Crafts • Animal Caregiver at Nature Centers Survey Takers

Maintain Urban Landscapes We need gardening enthusiasts to help maintain numerous greenspaces such as Liberty Green, near the corner of Reading Road and Liberty Street, close to downtown. A committed group of community activists has made this inner-city spot safe and beautiful once again, but we need help to keep it blooming.

Corporate and Group Service Opportunities Is your company looking for a team-building opportunity? Does your scout troop need a service outing?

Corporate team-building events in Cincinnati Parks are a win-win situation: local companies can boost employee morale as they advance the natural beauty of our parks. If your company wants to “give back” to the community while enjoying a unique team-building experience, contact Christyl Johnson-Roberts with Cincinnati Parks at (513) 321-6070.

Your company can also help by pledging donations. PledgeConnect offers park friends an easy avenue for contributing to park programs, events, and fundraising campaigns. If you would like to donate to Cincinnati Parks, please do so with one easy click. Thank You!

Can Cincinnati Parks Help Your Company Build Team Spirit? “Naturally” When your company establishes a volunteer partnership with Cincinnati Parks, your employees will experience a well-organized and enjoyable team-building event. Volunteer opportunities are available for any size group and for any amount of time.

Some project ideas: • Build a trail • Clean up a wooded area • Plant flowers and trees • Adopt a park • Build a bridge • Your own suggestions!

What a Difference These Companies Made In A Day! Recently, several companies met a challenge issued by Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory to provide a small army of volunteers to dig in and clean up downtown, and make a big difference.

Since it's inception on On May 21, 2007, eighteen companies have sent thousands of employees to core urban Parks areas in the downtown area, including Washington Park in Over-The-Rhine, the Civic Garden Center’s community gardens near downtown, and the Ohio Riverfront area where Cincinnati Riverfront Park will open in 2011.

Who Were These Everyday Heroes? They have come from corporations such as: GE Aviation, The Home Depot, Duke Energy, Humana, Toyota, PNC Bank, 5/3 Bank, Convergys, The Nielsen Company, Best Buy, and many, many more.

If your company wants to “give back” to the community while enjoying a unique team-building experience, contact Christyl Johnson-Roberts with Cincinnati Parks christyl.johnson-roberts@cincinnati-oh.gov

Your Company Can Also Help By Pledging Donations

PledgeConnect offers park friends an easy avenue for contributing to park programs, events, and fundraising campaigns. If you would like to donate to Cincinnati Parks, please do so with one easy click. Thank You! How about community service hours spent in the parks for your high school club or class? We are experienced in providing effective, meaningful, well-managed volunteer projects for groups of all types.

Our history with The Home Depot, General Electric, Moeller High School, St. Xavier High School, and many others can provide the framework for a new project with your organization. Projects range from planting trees or daffodil bulbs, to trail work, honeysuckle removal, mulching, painting and beautification, and much more. Please contact Christyl Johnson at 513-321-6070 x19 or christyl.johnson@cincinnati-oh.gov

Natural Resources Management
Adopt-A-Trail or Adopt-An-Area • Park Ambassadors Wildlife Survey Volunteers - birds & butterflies • Trail Maintenance - apply Round-Up Trail Construction Helpers - bridges, steps, water • Nest Box Construction, Placement, Monitoring diverters, clearing, re-locating trails, closing trails • Prairie & Meadow Weeding Non-Native Removal • Litter Patrol

Krohn Conservatory Horticulture Helpers • Office Assistants • Krohn Greeter Volunteer Captains for Recruiting & Instruction • Data Entry - for plant inventories Krohn Craft Group • Showroom Ambassadors Tour Guides/Interpreters If you would like to volunteer at Krohn Conservatory call (513) 352-4080 or email us at krohn.conservatory@cincinnati-oh.gov