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Help us kick off the holiday season in Park Central Square as an ambassador for the city. This year's event is a true community celebration and you can contribute. The day begins with the annual Christmas Parade, followed that evening by the arrival of Santa Claus, and the lighting of the Mayor's Tree. The event is 100% free to the public.
We need volunteers for decorating the square in the afternoon, assisting at stations around the square, including Candy Canes & Christmas Cookies, Hot Chocolate, and Christmas Books. Helpers are needed to organize lines waiting to ride carriages and the train.
Volunteers will check in at the Route 66 Merchandise Tent, located in the Merry Market that will be set up on Park Central West. Park in the Heer's building garage on the upper floors. Enter the garage at 230 N. Campbell Street. Additional parking options can be found here.
A local background check by the Springfield Police Department is required for this volunteer opportunity.
This is an outdoor event that occurs rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.
Positions
36 Remaining
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Opened
Registration Closes
4 days before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
18 and up
Requirements
Background check
Requirement Details
Local background check by Springfield Police Department is required for this volunteer opportunity.
Parking Details
Volunteers may park on the upper floors of the Heer's Building Parking Garage (230 N. Campbell), or any of the free and paid lots in the area. A parking map can be found here: https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/downtown_springfield
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Shifts (8)
1 - 8 of 8 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Holiday Decorating | 11:00am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | Assist city staff as they decorate the square for the festivities. Sandwiches will be provided for staff and volunteers. | 1/10 | Register |
| Route 66 Merchandise Tent | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Assist customers with Route 66 Merchandise in the Merry Market tent. The Merry Market will be open throughout the parade and the Tree Lighting celebration. This position requires standing. Please dress for inclement weather if needed. | 0/2 | Register |
| Carriage Rides | 4:45pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | Help organize and monitor lines for the free Carriage Rides located near the corner of South Ave. and McDaniel St. This position requires standing. Dress for inclement weather if needed. | 2/4 | Register |
| Children's Book Distribution | 4:45pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | Assist children with choosing one of the holiday books available. Requires standing. Dress for inclement weather if needed. | 0/4 | Register |
| Goody Stations | 4:45pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | Assist with one of the stations for free cookies & candy canes and hot chocolate. Most of these positions require standing. Dress for inclement weather if needed. | 0/15 | Register |
| Santa Train Rides | 4:45pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | Distribute jingle bells and organize/monitor lines and boarding for the Santa Train that circles the square. This position requires standing. Dress for inclement weather if needed. | 4/5 | Register |
| Door Monitors | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | Staging and preparation for the festivities will take place at the Keep Supply Building at the Southeast corner of Park Central Square. Volunteers are needed to monitor the doors. This can be a seated position. Dress for the weather, although this position may be indoors. | 1/2 | Register |
| Route 66 Merchandise Tent | 5:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | Assist customers with Route 66 Merchandise in the Merry Market tent. The Merry Market will be open throughout the parade and the Tree Lighting celebration. This position requires standing. Please dress for inclement weather if needed. | 0/2 | Register |
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