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Breaking news: 2023’s Hunt for the Yeti will be bigger and better than ever, and you’re invited to join the team! Last year, 900 people explored the snow-covered Rolling Hills County Park in search for the elusive Eddie the Yeti, with clues, riddles, prizes, snacks and hot cocoa, and a whole lot of fun for the entire family. This year, we’re even opening the role of The Yeti to volunteers like yourself. Along with your Yeti Handler, you’ll delight families while bringing them outdoors to experience and enjoy wintertime in Michigan. Don’t miss your chance to join the team putting on Washtenaw County’s biggest, best and original Hunt for the Yeti experience!

REFRESHMENT AND HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS (5 volunteers requested)
• Spread warmth and cheer by providing families their end-of-hunt hot cocoa and cookies, while also helping as needed to supply participants with essential event information.
• You’re a people person (ages 16+), with a friendly demeanor who likes helping others.
• Indoor position, accessible for people with a variety of abilities.
• Must attend at least the first hour of the mandatory orientation on Wednesday January 25th at 6pm

YETI HANDLERS (4 volunteers requested)
• Make the Yeti Magic ™ possible by acting as spokesperson and cultural interpreter for The Yeti. You’ll help keep The Yeti experience positive for all visitors, comfort the Yeti’s youngest friends, take pictures of families with The Yeti, while also helping as needed to supply participants with essential event information.
• You’re a people person (ages 16+), with a friendly demeanor who likes helping others, who likes play-acting with families, who feels comfortable outdoors in all weather conditions (sleet, rain or snow), and who is comfortable using a radio for communication.
• Must attend the mandatory orientation and training on Wednesday January 25th from 6pm to 8pm

THE YETI (4 volunteers requested)
• Play the part of the mythical yeti creature and be the star of the show! You’ll entertain guests by playfully hiding in plain sight, luring families into fun experiences with nature.
• You’re someone ages 16+ who can take joy in acting as a mascot in a suit, with the ability to generate playful, safe rapport with children and families (the yeti is not scary), and who is comfortable walking off trail in the woods in all conditions (sleet, rain or snow).
• Must attend the mandatory orientation and training on Wednesday January 25th from 6pm to 8pm