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Published 3/27/26 10:26AM

Be a Trail Ambassador at Independence & Orion Oaks County Parks This Summer!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Clarkston, MI
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Sign up for hourly blocks any day of the week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Crime & Safety, Environment & Sustainability, Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check

    Description

    Be a Trail Ambassador at Independence & Orion Oaks County Parks This Summer!

    We're looking for people who love to hike our trails!

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Update Volunteer Agreement and Waiver and Background Check annually prior to volunteering.

    Walk the trail route weekly. Hourly shifts are available and vary by park.

    Identify and document areas of concern.

    Submit any issues/concerns to the Park Supervisor via email.

    Be available to respond to questions that Parks staff may have regarding issues/concerns.

    Answer questions other visitors may have regarding basic park operations, trails routes and rules.

    Location

    On-site
    Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, Michigan, US
    9501 Sashabaw Road

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    In order to become a volunteer, please follow these instructions:

    1. Fill out the application.

    2. Complete and pass a background check (adults 18+ only).

    Our Parks Commission has directed us to perform background checks that include a search of these 3 areas:

    • Nationwide Criminal Database
    • Social Security Address Trace
    • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry

    This step is intended to provide for the safety and security of Park patrons, other volunteers and staff at our recreation programs and operations. Please note: you will be invited to complete this via email and/or text and the link expires after 5 days. Please reply to have a new link sent if you miss the deadline.

    To ensure your application process goes smoothly, please whitelist or add the following emails to your address book: [VolunteerMail@Volgistics.com]VolunteerMail@Volgistics.com and

    [no-reply@mail.verifiedfirst.com]no-reply@mail.verifiedfirst.com. You will receive an email when your application has been processed, a copy of your background check once completed and a final confirmation email on your volunteer status.

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