The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to enhance the community’s quality of life by providing innovatively designed parks, connected pathways, and diverse recreational opportunities for all citizens.
The strength of our city lies in the involvement of its residents, and we invite you to be a part of that positive change. Volunteering with the City of Meridian gives you the opportunity to share your time, skills, and enthusiasm in building a stronger, more connected community. From supporting special events to greeting visitors at City Hall, or beautifying our parks, your efforts make a meaningful difference.
Browse through our available volunteer opportunities and see how you can contribute to making Meridian a place where everyone thrives. Together, we can create a vibrant, welcoming city for all.
Special Event Volunteer Opportunities
Unplug and Be Outside
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Kleiner Park
Volunteers needed for set up, information table, activity help and tear down between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Sparklight Movie Night
Every other Friday night starting May 30, 2025, in Settlers Park.
Volunteers are needed to help set up, greet and wrist band guests and tear- down.
Shift is from 6:15 pm - midnight (or close of movie)
- May 30
- June 13 & 27
- July 11 & 25
- August 15
Connections Credit Union Kleiner Park Live
Every other Friday night starting Friday, June 6 in Kleiner Park.
- June 6 & 20
- July 18
- August 1 & 15
Shift: 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025, in Storey Park
Volunteers needs to help staff information table and lead family activities.
First Shift: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Second Shift: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fall Special Events
Community Art Party
Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Kleiner Park
- First: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
- Second: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Meridian City Hall Plaza
- First Shift: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
- Second Shift 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Christmas Volunteer Opportunities
Winter Lights Parade
Friday, December 5, 2025 in Downtown Meridian
Help with the parade. We need 100+ volunteers for the parade safety staff.
- Set-up: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
- Parade Line-up: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
- Street Closure: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- Crowd Management: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tear Down / Clean Up: 8:00 - 10 pm
Children's Winterland Festival
Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Meridian Homecourt
Help with Christmas themed crafts and games for this festive event for children in the community.
- First Shift: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
- Second Shift: 11:30 - 2:30 pm
Location
33. E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Follow us
On Facebook »
On Instagram »
Contact
meridianvolunteer@meridiancity.org
(208) 888-3579