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The Great Marshmallow Drop - a Large Community Event!

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ORGANIZATION: Oakland County Parks and Recreation

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Marshmallow Drop
Hundreds of children participate each year.

Join Oakland County Parks for this enormous, exciting, free community event to kick off our spring season. A low flying helicopter will drop 15,000 marshmallows which kids will collect and turn in for a prize.

We are in need 100+ volunteers to help make this fun event safe for families in our community. Volunteers will assist event staff with providing a safe boundary for kids to run in, handing out prizes, and other activities to support the event. This is a great event for groups.

Special events like this provide a safe, fun opportunity for our community members to come together and create lasting memories. Oakland County Parks and Recreation strives to provide superior, inclusive programming for all ages. By helping us provide these meaningful experiences for families, you are making a positive impact in the lives of children from all backgrounds and abilities. Join us today to create lasting memories for participants of all ages!


3 Shifts

  • Fri Apr 18, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Prize Tent Volunteers
  • Fri Apr 18, 2025 - morning / 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST - Spots available: 1
    Age Group Chute Assistance
  • Fri Apr 18, 2025 - morning / 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Marshmallow Drop Zone Volunteers
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About Oakland County Parks and Recreation

Location:

2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328, US

Mission Statement

We create and operate accessible, welcoming, and sustainable parks and public spaces, provide recreational and educational programs and opportunities, preserve open space, and steward the environment to help all people be healthier and build resilient, connected communities in Oakland County.

Description

The core values are our highest priorities, deeply held beliefs and fundamental driving forces. They are the lenses through which we plan and evaluate our work as a parks and recreation agency. They are our cultural cornerstones. Our core values are:

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Health and Wellness
  • Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resources Stewardship
  • Fiscal Responsibility and Organizational Excellence

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Sports & Recreation
Children & Youth, Community, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Fri Apr 18, 2025
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
This opportunity has 3 shifts

WHERE

Worden ParkLexington Blvd & Crooks RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073

(42.51832,-83.15954)
 

DATE POSTED

March 21, 2025

SKILLS

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • People Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Youth Services
  • Event Management
  • Public Relations

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 16
  • 4 hours

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