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Volunteer Special Events
Volunteers can assist with special events such as dances, fun runs, car shows, festivals, Movies in the Park, Pitch In For Parks, Touch-A-Truck, Special Olympics, and more.
How to Volunteer:
Sign up for a special event opportunity by selecting the registration number next to the events listed below. Sign up for one or several events.
The Foothills Dash - Sunday, June 4, Foothills Trail in Orting.
Help assist with the breakdown and set up of tables/chairs/canopies and various event-related equipment. Check participants in/direct participants on the course, encourage runners on the course, help at various road crossings to ensure participants can cross safely, distribute water/food, and take photos.
- Volunteer shift: 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Register 18454
Pooch Paw-ty - Saturday, June 24, Meridian Habitat Park in Puyallup.
Volunteers will assist with set up, take down, the dog agility area, scavenger hunt, arts/crafts, and costume contest.
- Volunteer shift: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Register 18411
Fast and the Furriest - Saturday, July 22, Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place.
Volunteers will help with this fun run set up and take down, water stations, check-in table, and game area. During the race, volunteers will cheer for participants while passing out medals at the finish line.
- Volunteer shift: 8:30-11:30 AM
- Register 18414
Family Campout - Saturday, August 19, Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place.
Volunteers will help with the tent set up for participants, running games, and making popcorn and s'mores.
- Volunteer shift: 12:30-7:30 PM
- Register 18399
Superhero 5K fun run - Saturday, May 13, Chambers Creek Regional Park
Volunteers will assist with check-in, water stations, and directing runners on the trail. Just like our runners, we encourage the volunteers to dress up in superhero gear as well.
- Volunteer shift: 8:30-11:30 AM
- Register 18407
Donut Dash 5K - Saturday, June 24, Foothills Trail in Orting
Get free Legendary Doughnuts for helping out! Volunteers will assist with check-in, crosswalks, water stations, and the donut stations.
- Volunteer shift: 8:30-11:30 AM
- Register 18408
Bark by the Bay - Saturday, July 22, Chambers Creek Regional Park
Help is needed with the doggy activities including an art station and treating hunting, monitoring the water stations, set up and take down, and much more!
Kite Festival - Sat. August 5 - Sunday, August 6, Chambers Creek Regional Park
Volunteers are needed to help customers assemble their kite kits, assist with parking/traffic control, help at the Pierce County information booth, and provide general event support throughout the event. Sign up for a full or half day.