Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Projects and Special Event Opportunities
![Police Officer showing a young boy how to ride a bike](/media/3k2noh4m/unplug-kick-off.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=800&height=600&rnd=133264605609230000&format=webp 1x, /media/3k2noh4m/unplug-kick-off.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=1600&height=1200&rnd=133264605609230000&format=webp 2x)
Unplug and Be Outside: Kick Off
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Kleiner Park - Shelter A1
Volunteers needed for set up, tabling and activity help, & tear down
- Morning Shift from 8 am - 12 pm
- Set up from 8 - 10 am
- Tabling and activity assistance from 10 am to 12 pm
- Afternoon Shift from 12 - 3:30 pm
- Tabling and activity assistance from 10 am to 12 pm
- Tear down beginning at 2 pm
![High Schooler boy teaching a young boy flag football](/media/0g1luxdx/unplug-field-day.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=800&height=600&rnd=133264605607830000&format=webp 1x, /media/0g1luxdx/unplug-field-day.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=1600&height=1200&rnd=133264605607830000&format=webp 2x)
Unplug and Be Outside: Field Day
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Settlers Park
Volunteers needed for set up, information desk, & tear down
- 1st Shift from 4:30 - 6:30 pm
- Set up from 4:30 - 5 pm
- Assistance at each activity station from 5 - 6:30 pm
- 2nd Shift from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- Assistance at each activity station from 6:30 - 8 pm
- Tear down beginning at 8 pm
![Aerial view of Settlers Park in the sunset with a crowd gathered for a movie night](/media/mdqpf31c/movie-nights.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=800&height=600&rnd=133264605604070000&format=webp 1x, /media/mdqpf31c/movie-nights.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=1600&height=1200&rnd=133264605604070000&format=webp 2x)
Sparklight Movie Night
Every other Friday night starting May 31, 2024, in Settlers Park
May 31
June 14
June 28
July 12
July 26
August 9
- Set up: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- Looking for a consistent volunteer group to help set up every movie night
- Tear down: 9:30 pm to midnight
![The Meridian Parks and Recreation pop up tent during the Fourth of July Celebration](/media/aefptszi/fourth-of-july-volunteer.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=800&height=600&rnd=133264605600930000&format=webp 1x, /media/aefptszi/fourth-of-july-volunteer.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=1600&height=1200&rnd=133264605600930000&format=webp 2x)
Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Storey Park
Looking for churches, businesses, and organizations to provide games, crafts, and activity booths for the community from 4 - 9 pm
Volunteers needed for set up, games and craft stations, and clean up
- Set up: 1 - 3 pm
- First Shift: 4 - 6:30 pm
- Second Shift: 6:30 - 9 pm
- Clean up: 8:30 - 10:30 pm
Volunteer Programs
Weekly Scheduled Volunteer Opportunities
![Two volunteers at the Meridian City Hall Volunteer Front Desk](/media/dl1bmgpj/chuck-and-diane-front-desk.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=800&height=600&rnd=133237807565500000&format=webp 1x, /media/dl1bmgpj/chuck-and-diane-front-desk.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=1600&height=1200&rnd=133237807565500000&format=webp 2x)
Front Desk Volunteer
- Greet & direct citizens at Meridian City Hall
- Answer general questions regarding Meridian
Available Shifts:
- Friday Mornings from 8 - 10 am
![Two volunteers in the Park Ambassador Vehicle at Kleiner Park](/media/iykppb4c/park-ambassador-vehicle.png?crop=0,0.019128863126352418,0,0.010043781541270839&cropmode=percentage&width=800&height=600&rnd=133237806585030000&format=webp 1x, /media/iykppb4c/park-ambassador-vehicle.png?crop=0,0.019128863126352418,0,0.010043781541270839&cropmode=percentage&width=1600&height=1200&rnd=133237806585030000&format=webp 2x)
Park Ambassador
- Engage with park attendees, offer information and answer questions.
- Notify Park staff if any facilities needs attention
- Help keep parks clean
- Complete small projects
Future Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming volunteer opportunities later on in the year
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Community Art Party
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Kleiner Park Bandshell
- First: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
- Second: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
![Volunteers at a table handing out candy and info to a trunk or treater](/media/ac5dqm2t/trunk-or-treat-volunteers.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=800&height=600&rnd=133264618251800000&format=webp 1x, /media/ac5dqm2t/trunk-or-treat-volunteers.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=1600&height=1200&rnd=133264618251800000&format=webp 2x)
Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Meridian City Hall Plaza
- Set up: 3 - 6 pm
- Event help: 6 - 9 pm
- Tear down: 8 - 10 pm
![Parade Volunteers at night](/media/wvvjvlx1/parade-promo.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=800&height=600&rnd=133264617958100000&format=webp 1x, /media/wvvjvlx1/parade-promo.png?crop=0,0.016882455779514544,0,0.012529308926367741&cropmode=percentage&width=1600&height=1200&rnd=133264617958100000&format=webp 2x)
Christmas in Meridian: Winter Lights Parade
Friday, December 6, 2024
Downtown Meridian
Event Help: 6 - 9 pm
Come help keep the crowds safe during the parade and tree lighting ceremony!
![Volunteers helping a kid with a game](/media/5zdplnwi/winterland-festival.png?center=0.41449945847651393,0.53208525762225045&mode=crop&width=800&height=600&rnd=133409984542600000&format=webp 1x, /media/5zdplnwi/winterland-festival.png?center=0.41449945847651393,0.53208525762225045&mode=crop&width=1600&height=1200&rnd=133409984542600000&format=webp 2x)
Christmas in Meridian: Children's Winterland Festival
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Meridian Boys and Girls Club
Help with Christmas themed crafts and games for this fun event for children in the community
Girl Scout Gold Award & Eagle Scout Merit Badge Project Guidelines
The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is a proud supporter of Girl and Boy Scouts who wish to complete Gold Award and Eagle Scout Award projects within Meridian’s city parks.
We are able to partner with only a few of the many scouts who apply each season. Your project proposal is most likely to be accepted when:
- The project will have a lasting legacy in our city.
- The project is not too simple or too complex- it meets the Scouting organization's requirements and can be completed with limited parental or adult involvement.
- The project proposal includes detailed information about project materials and expenses.
- The scout communicates professionally (in phone calls, meetings, emails, etc.) with the city coordinator.
- The project proposal is submitted well in advance.
Staff Appointed Projects - There are no Staff Appointed Projects available at this time. Please submit your original proposal here ».
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33. E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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