Downtown Parker Volunteer Sign Up
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Downtown Parker!
Our events and community programs would not be possible without the support of our volunteers. Please complete the form below to let us know a little about yourself, your availability, and the types of volunteer opportunities you are interested in.
Submitting this form does not guarantee placement at a specific event. Our team will contact you as volunteer opportunities become available.
Please read the Volunteer Guidelines and Expectations: Volunteer Guidelines and Expectations
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Morning Setup Positions
1. Event Setup Crew
10:30 AM–1:00 PM
Assist the event team with preparing the event space before guests arrive. Responsibilities include setting up tables, chairs, tents, signage, and activity areas; helping organize supplies; and ensuring the event grounds are ready for attendees. Some lifting and physical activity may be required.
2. Trunk & Vendor Check-In
10:30 AM–1:00 PM
Welcome participating trunk hosts and vendors as they arrive. Verify their registration, provide their assigned parking location, communicate setup instructions, and coordinate with parking guides to keep vehicle arrivals organized.
3. Parking & Trunk Guides
10:30 AM–1:00 PM
Direct registered trunk hosts to their designated parking spaces and assist with safe vehicle movement during setup. Help vendors find their locations, keep designated access routes clear, and report traffic or safety concerns to event leadership. Volunteers must follow the approved traffic plan.
Event Operations Positions
4. Ticket Scanning & Guest Check-In
12:30–3:30 PM or 2:30–5:30 PM
Welcome families and scan their admission tickets using the Ticket Tailor Check-In App. Verify tickets for the appropriate entry time, assist guests with locating their QR codes, and direct anyone with ticket issues to Guest Services.
Requirement: Must have a personal smartphone and be willing to download the free Ticket Tailor Check-In App before the event. App access and basic instructions will be provided.
5. Guest Line & Queue Attendants
12:30–3:30 PM or 2:30–5:30 PM
Help maintain an organized and welcoming waiting line. Check that families are entering during their reserved ticket window, remind attendees to have their tickets ready, answer basic questions, and direct early arrivals to the Halloween Activity Zone. Help keep walkways and emergency access areas clear.
6. Guest Line Director
12:30–3:30 PM or 2:30–5:30 PM
Manage the flow of attendees from the main waiting line to the four ticket-scanning stations. Direct families to the next available scanner, prevent crowding at check-in, and communicate with ticket-scanning volunteers to ensure a smooth and efficient entry process.
7. Exit Monitors
12:30–3:30 PM or 2:30–5:30 PM
Monitor designated event exits and help ensure guests leave safely. Prevent attendees from bypassing ticket check-in through exit points, provide directions when needed, and report any safety concerns to event leadership. Volunteers should never physically confront or restrain guests.
8. Guest Services & Ticket Assistance
12:30–3:30 PM or 2:30–5:30 PM
Serve as a friendly point of contact for guests seeking event information or assistance. Help answer questions about ticket reservations, entry times, restrooms, activity locations, and other event details. Refer concerns requiring special assistance or decisions to event leadership.
9. Volunteer Floater & Break Coverage
12:30–3:30 PM or 2:30–5:30 PM
Provide flexible support wherever additional help is needed. Temporarily cover volunteer stations during scheduled breaks, assist with busy check-in periods, replenish supplies, and help resolve minor operational needs. Must be comfortable moving between assignments.
10. Sensory Hour Support
12:30–2:00 PM
Support families attending the designated Sensory Hour by providing friendly directions, helping maintain a calm and welcoming environment, and assisting with guest flow. Be patient, respectful, and attentive to individual needs. Refer accessibility requests or concerns to event leadership.
11. General Event Support / Flexible Assignment
Assigned according to event needs
Assist event leadership with various tasks throughout the day, including guest directions, activity-area support, signage checks, organizing supplies, and helping other volunteer stations during busy periods. This position is ideal for volunteers who are comfortable taking on different responsibilities.
Event Cleanup
12. Event Breakdown & Cleanup Crew
5:00–6:00 PM
Help return the event space to its original condition after Trunk or Treat concludes. Responsibilities include collecting trash, removing signage, folding tables and chairs, packing supplies, and assisting with equipment breakdown. Some lifting, bending, and physical activity may be required.
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TBD