Specialized Activities
Specialized Volunteer Activities
(require special application and training)
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Thanks to a start-up grant from The Cleveland Foundation, Cleveland Metroparks is working on a collaborative effort with the Alliance for the Great Lakes and volunteers from Friends of Edgewater State Park, Euclid Beach Adopt-a-Beach Team and Drink Local Drink Tap, to begin the Urban Beach Ambassadors program this summer! Click for more and to apply...
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Park Pathways Intern Partnership (PPIP) Mentors
Are you a good role model? Do you want to help young students achieve success? Become a PPIP Mentor! Mentors work with high school students from Washington Park Environmental Studies Academy through an intern partnership program with Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Metropolitan School District. PPIP Mentor volunteers are paired with a PPIP student for one (1) hour every other week during the summer (June-August) for the duration of the two (2) year program. Mentors assist students with job readiness issues, work ethics, problem-solving and career exploration. Mentors will meet with mentees at their worksite to assist them in developing job relationships and addressing job responsibilities. Prospective PPIP Mentor volunteers must be 45 years or older, complete a supplement application, participate in an interview, and submit to a background check. If accepted, volunteers must attend a mentor training class.
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Trail Monitors
Trail Monitors are volunteers who monitor Park District trails by foot or bike. Trail Monitors monitor from May through December and must volunteer in pairs. Trail Monitors are First Aid/CPR certified, must attend required trainings and donate a minimum of 40 monitoring hours per season. Prospective Trail Monitor volunteers must be 35 years or older, complete a supplement application, participate in an interview, and submit to a background check. If accepted, volunteers must attend a training class and First Aid/CPR certification class, if not currently certified. Applications are due by early February each year.
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For an application or additional information about becoming a PPIP Mentor or Trail Monitor, contact Heather Triplett, manager of volunteer services, at 216-635-3258 or hat@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Cleveland Metroparks Volunteer Services
4101 Fulton Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44144
216-635-3258
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