Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Information

Serve your local community and neighbors by volunteering in one of the following areas in the City of Meridian:

- Special Events
- Parks Projects
- City Hall Front Desk
- Parks Ambassador Program

Volunteer Application

Hear what our volunteers have to say about serving Meridian.

Thank you for your desire to make Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Police Officer showing a young boy how to ride a bike

Unplug and Be Outside: Kick Off

Saturday, May 10, 2025 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

Aerial view of Settlers Park in the sunset with a crowd gathered for a movie night

Sparklight Movie Night

Every other Friday night starting May 30, 2025, in Settlers Park

May 30
June 13
June 27
July 11
July 25
August 15

Set up: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- Looking for a consistent volunteer group to help set up every movie night
Tear down: 11:00 pm

A band playing in the Kleiner bandshell with a crowd in the foreground

Kleiner Park Live

Every other Friday night starting June 7, 2024

June 7^th
June 21^st
July 5^th
July 19^th
August 2^nd
August 16^th

Looking for a volunteer or two for general help throughout the concert.

The Meridian Parks and Recreation pop up tent during the Fourth of July Celebration

Independence Day Celebration

Friday, July 4, 2025, 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

Front Desk Volunteer

Greet & direct citizens at Meridian City Hall
Answer general questions regarding Meridian

Available Shifts:

Thursday & Friday Afternoons from 4-5 pm

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

Meridian Volunteer Policy

Meridian Volunteer Waiver

Meridian Volunteer Registration And Waiver Form

For more information, contact Jenna Haley at jhaley@meridiancity.org or fill out the volunteer application above.

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 ».

Location

33. E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642

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Contact

Meridian Parks & Recreation
recreation@meridiancity.org
(208) 888-3579