Volunteer ::
 Be part of one of the most exciting celebrations of outdoor lifestyle in the region, GearFest. With more than 70 exhibitors, free camping, demos, competitions, live music and a youth adventure zone, the event team needs your help!
Five Rivers MetroParks is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to help at GearFest. Volunteer opportunities are available for everyone from the novice hiker to the expert outdoor person. The only requirement is that you are willing to have a great time while being immersed in outdoor culture. Volunteers will leave knowing they have promoted an active, healthy lifestyle in the region and have contributed to making Dayton “The Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest!”
The Volunteer Perks are:
-Free T-shirt
-Adventure Bucks
-VIP Hospitality Area
Volunteer Orientations are:
Tuesday, September 14, 7-8:30pm
Wednesday, September 22, 6-7:30pm
Volunteer Opportunities by Area
| Area |
Description |
Shift |
| Wed, Sept. 29 |
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| General Event Set-up |
Pool Support |
1-4pm |
| Thurs, Sept. 30 |
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| General Event Set-up |
Support |
9-11:45am, 11:30-2:15pm, or 2-4:30pm |
| Fri, Oct. 1 |
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| Bike Valet |
Supervisor |
5:30-8pm or 7:45-10:30pm |
| Camping |
Registration |
12:30-4:30pm or 4:15-8:30pm |
| Consignment |
Supervisor |
5:30-8:30pm |
| Disc Golf |
Course Monitor |
5:30-8:30pm |
| Exhibitor Support Team |
Escorts/Set-up |
10:30-2pm or 1:45-5:30pm |
| Information Central |
Registration |
10:30-1:15pm, 1-3:45pm, 3:30-6pm, 5:45-8:15pm, or 8-10:30pm |
| Information Central |
Great Gear Giveaway |
5:45-8:15pm |
| MetroParks Booth |
Ambassador |
5:30-8:30pm |
| Merchandise |
Sales |
5:30-8:30pm |
| Photographer |
|
5:30-8pm or 7:45-10pm |
| Videographer |
|
5:30-8pm or 7:45-10pm |
| Parking Attendant |
Main Lot |
10:30-1:15pm, 1-3:45pm, 3:30-6pm, 5:45-8:15pm, or 8-10pm |
| Parking Attendant |
Springfield Street |
3-5:15pm or 5-8pm |
| Youth Adventure Zone |
General Monitor |
5:30-8:30pm |
| Youth Adventure Zone |
Mountain Bike Assistant |
5:30-8:30pm |
| Spirit Crew |
Entrance |
5:30-8pm |
| Spirit Crew |
Float |
5:30-8pm |
| Sat, Oct. 2 |
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| Bike Valet |
Supervisor |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Try Kayaking! |
Take-out Assistant |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Try Kayaking! *Must have paddling/rescue experience |
Safety Boater |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Try Canoeing! |
Take-out Assistant |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Try Canoeing! *Must have paddling/rescue experience |
Safety Boater |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Climbing Wall |
Greeter |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Climbing Wall |
Harnesses |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Consignment |
Sales |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Consignment |
Registration |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Consignment |
Escort/Monitor |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Disc Golf |
Course Monitor |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| General Event Tear Down |
Support |
4:45-9pm |
| Hospitality |
Supervisor |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Information Central |
Registration |
9am-12noon, 11:45-2:45pm, or 2:30-5:30pm |
| Information Central |
Great Gear Giveaway |
9am-12noon, 11:45-2:45pm, or 2:30-5:30pm |
| MetroParks Booth |
Ambassador |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Merchandise |
Sales |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Main Stage |
Stage Hand |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Photographer |
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9:30-12:15pm, 12:00-2:30pm, or 2:15-5:00pm |
| Videographer |
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9:30-12:15pm, 12:00-2:30pm, or 2:15-5:00pm |
| Parking Attendant |
Main Lot |
9am-12noon, 11:45-2:30pm, or 2:15-5:00pm |
| Youth Adventure Zone |
General Monitor |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Youth Adventure Zone |
Mountain Bike Assistant |
9:30-12:30pm, 12:15-3pm, or 2:45-5:30pm |
| Spirit Crew |
Entrance |
9:30-12:15pm, 12:00-2:30pm, or 2:15-5:00pm |
| Spirit Crew |
Float |
9:30-12:15pm, 12:00-2:30pm, or 2:15-5:00pm |
GearFest Hub Trex
*Must be a MVP |
Lead |
1:30-3:30pm |
GearFest Hub Trex
*Must be a MVP |
Sweep |
1:30-3:30pm |
GearFest Hub Trex
*Must be a MVP |
Float |
1:30-3:30pm |
| Sun, Oct. 3rd |
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| MoMBA Race Trail Support *Must be a MVP |
Creekside |
8:30-12:15 and 12-4pm |
| MoMBA Race Trail Support *Must be a MVP |
Powerline |
8:30-12:15 and 12-4pm |
| MoMBA Race Trail Support *Must be a MVP |
Five Points |
8:30-12:15 and 12-4pm |
| MoMBA Race Trail Support *Must be a MVP |
Hawk's Lair |
8:30-12:15 and 12-4pm |
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For more information or to volunteer, contact Rachel Brand at Rachel.Brand@MetroParks.org or 937-564-5431.
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