
Help us capture and share engaging moments on social media representing Newark Pride and the events throughout Pride Week.
Volunteers must have their own smartphone, tablets or computer equipment.
Greet attendees, allies and the general public. Collect sign-up information for our Newark Pride newsletter. Assist with answering questions and giving directions.
This position requires a caring, welcoming personality, some standing and some sitting, and lots of talking.
Help us set up tables, decorations, water stations, trash receptacles, etc.
These volunteers may be doing moderate lifting and manual labor, moving items into location and setting them up. May require standing, lots of walking, and working as a team.
Help us tear down tables, decorations, water stations, trash receptacles, etc.
These volunteers may be doing moderate lifting and manual labor, moving items into location and tearing them down. May require standing, lots of walking, and working as a team.
Help us sell T-shirts and other merchandise items representing Newark Pride.
Two volunteers will be seated at a static vendor space at the Pride Festival, and may be asked questions about Newark Pride and the event throughout the day. This position requires some standing, walking, and sitting. Must be comfortable and competent with cash-handling and making change.
Help the Volunteer Coordinator check-in vendors and volunteers at the Newark Pride Festival.
Two volunteers will assist our Volunteer Coordinator at a static vendor space at the Pride Festival, answering questions, giving directions to the vendors and other volunteers, and helping out when needed (e.g., provide coverage for bathroom breaks). This position requires a caring, welcoming personality, some standing, walking, and sitting, and lots of talking.
Greet and serve refreshments at the event. Maintain the refreshment area, keeping it clean and organized.
This position requires some standing and sitting.
Greet and check-in vendors at the Newark Pride Festival. Answer their questions throughout the day. Assist with giving directions during setup.
This position requires a caring, welcoming personality, some standing and some sitting, and lots of talking.
Greet children and families at the Newark Pride Festival. Help them enjoy their time at the event. Answer their questions throughout the day.
These volunteers must work in teams of two to avoid being overwhelmed. This position requires a caring, welcoming personality, some standing and some sitting, and lots of talking.
We will need some enthusiastic general volunteers to fill in any gaps at events we may have.
Parade Specific
Assist Parade participants in getting into proper order before Kick-Off, and direct inquiries to the Parade Coordinator.
This position requires a caring, welcoming personality, standing and walking around, and lots of talking.
Assist Parade participants along the parade route and keep the route clear from disruption.
This position requires a caring, welcoming personality and a lot of walking.
Assist Parade participants as they exit the parade route to find a place to park or leave the area.
This position requires a caring, welcoming personality, some standing and some sitting, and lots of talking.