Volunteer for Downtown Roanoke Events
Thanks for your interest in volunteering with us. Many of the events that we organize would not happen without the help of our volunteers! Below is a list of events where we seek volunteers to assist us. If you have questions about volunteering with us, email us.
Join Our Emailing List
Want to be added to our general volunteer list? We will email opportunities to this list prior to posting public registration links.
Dickens of a Christmas
Dickens happens first three Fridays in December. This free, family-friendly event includes favorites like roasted chestnuts, carriage rides, street performers, Kids Zone and more. Volunteers are needed for Carriage Ticket Sales, Loading/Unloading Carriages, Vendor Check In, Parade Line Up, Santa's Workshop Helpers, and Pet Costume Contest Check In.
Volunteer for Dickens of a Christmas
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival
As one of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations on the East Coast, we have a large influx of people coming down to celebrate at our parade and Shamrock Festival. Volunteers are needed for Parade Line Up, Beer Ticket Sales, ID Check, Beer Truck, Clean Up, and Soda Sales.
Sign up link for volunteering will be posted in January.