Volunteer at Enchanted Forest!
Oct 10, 2025 5:00PM—Oct 11, 2025 10:30PM
Location
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Cost $0.00
Categories Adult
On October 10th and 11th, the trails of The Wilderness Center (TWC) will be transformed into the Enchanted Forest, and we need your help!
Creating this one-of-a-kind, educational, and entertaining event is possible thanks to the time and talents of dozens of dedicated volunteers.
We’re looking for volunteers to Carve Pumpkins, act as Fireflies (trail guides), Costumed Characters, and more for this fun, traditional community event.
A quietly friendly volunteer “Firefly” with a lantern leads guests along our jack-o-lantern lined trails. Along the way, visitors to the Enchanted Forest meet engaging creatures, such as Raccoon, Spider, Opossum, Tree Frog, Caterpillar, and Salamander. These costumed, volunteer characters sing, tell jokes, and share stories of life in the woodlands. This program is truly a magical, memorable experience for families throughout the region.
Make a difference and be a part of something truly unique! Bringing the Enchanted Forest to life each year requires help from over 100 dedicated volunteers collectively contributing 100’s of hours.
Enchanted Forest supports TWC’s mission to nurture and inspire a connection between people and nature through habitat conservation, environmental education, and community engagement.
PUMPKIN CARVER
- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 10 am – 4 pm
- This is a drop-in activity in the Lake View Shelter.
Help us carve the 100 jack-o-lanterns that line the Enchanted Forest trail! *This is an especially fun volunteer opportunity for scout groups, church groups, youth groups, hiking groups, and more. Bring the crew!
FIREFLY
- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th *Click the Button below to view shift details and more.
*This popular role is fun to do with friends and family! Volunteers aged 12 -14 need to have an adult that can volunteer with them. Anyone over 14 can volunteer as long as they feel confident to help.
CHARACTER
- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th * Click the Button below to view shift details and more.
Help us bring the Enchanted Forest to life! We need outgoing, engaging volunteers to play the roles of various nocturnal characters. *Experience in acting, speech/debate, or public speaking is a plus.