Volunteer: Art Walk Wednesdays!Volunteer for Art Walk Wednesdays- Be Part of the Creative Energy! Looking for a fun way to give back, get moving, and enjoy some local flavor? Join us as a volunteer at Art Walk Wednesdays, happening on the last Wednesday of each month (June-September 2026) from 4:30 to 8:30 PM in downtown Elkhart! Sign up for a 2-hour shift, or volunteer for all 4; every little bit helps! Volunteers will enjoy a variety of tasks that help bring this vibrant community event to life: Set the scene by placing sandwich board signs at participating merchants before the event starts, then help take them down at the end. Be a friendly face and help visitors find their way by handing out Art Walk maps as an ambassador. Capture the magic as a Back-Up Photographer, snapping candid moments of art, music, and community fun to help us share the story of Art Walk (camera phones welcome!)This is a great opportunity to get in some extra steps, meet our amazing local artists and shop owners, and soak in live music while helping make this event unforgettable. Whether you're passionate about art, love meeting new people, or just want to experience Elkhart in a whole new way, we'd love to have you on the Art Walk team! Program: Root Crew Volunteer for Art Walk Wednesdays- Be Part of the Creative Energy! Looking for a fun way to give back, get moving, and enjoy some local flavor? Join us as a volunteer at Art Walk Wednesdays, happening on the last Wednesday of each month (June-September 2026) from 4:30 to 8:30 PM in downtown Elkhart! Sign up for a 2-hour shift, or volunteer for all 4; every little bit helps! Volunteers will enjoy a variety of tasks that help bring this vibrant community event to life: Set the scene by placing sandwich board signs at participating merchants before the event starts, then help take them down at the end. Be a friendly face and help visitors find their way by handing out Art Walk maps as an ambassador. Capture the magic as a Back-Up Photographer, snapping candid moments of art, music, and community fun to help us share the story of Art Walk (camera phones welcome!)This is a great opportunity to get in some extra steps, meet our amazing local artists and shop owners, and soak in live music while helping make this event unforgettable. Whether you're passionate about art, love meeting new people, or just want to experience Elkhart in a whole new way, we'd love to have you on the Art Walk team! Program: Root Crew Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Elkhart Parks & Rec Community Green Days!Get Your Hands Dirty for a Good Cause in 2026 Elkhart Parks & Recreation’s Root Crew is excited to host Community Green Days throughout 2026—hands-on, feel-good days dedicated to beautifying our local parks. On these planned service days, the Elkhart Parks & Recreation team provides all the tools, supplies, and guidance needed. All you need to bring is yourself, a few friends, and a passion for giving back to the places where you live and play. Community Green Days are perfect for school groups, business teams, church groups, scouts, neighborhood associations, and anyone looking to make a positive impact together. These are open-house style events from 9 am to 3 pm, so you can drop in when it fits your schedule and stay as long as you’re able—every bit of help makes a difference. Get outside, work alongside your community, and leave a lasting mark on our parks. Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors and sign up today to be part of something meaningful! Locations TBD Program: Root Crew Get Your Hands Dirty for a Good Cause in 2026 Elkhart Parks & Recreation’s Root Crew is excited to host Community Green Days throughout 2026—hands-on, feel-good days dedicated to beautifying our local parks. On these planned service days, the Elkhart Parks & Recreation team provides all the tools, supplies, and guidance needed. All you need to bring is yourself, a few friends, and a passion for giving back to the places where you live and play. Community Green Days are perfect for school groups, business teams, church groups, scouts, neighborhood associations, and anyone looking to make a positive impact together. These are open-house style events from 9 am to 3 pm, so you can drop in when it fits your schedule and stay as long as you’re able—every bit of help makes a difference. Get outside, work alongside your community, and leave a lasting mark on our parks. Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors and sign up today to be part of something meaningful! Locations TBD Program: Root Crew Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: High Dive Tower DocentsThe City of Elkhart Parks & Recreation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to serve as docents at the historic High Dive Tower! This is a great opportunity to engage with the community, share interesting history, and help make our parks more welcoming. When? First and third Sundays of the Month4:30 PM to 6:30 PMJune 7th - August 16thWhere? Elkhart's High Dive Tower, 500 E. Beardsley St.Why Volunteer? Be a part of preserving local historyInteract with visitors and share fascinating storiesEarn volunteer service hoursEnjoy a fun and rewarding experience outdoorsNo prior experience is necessary - just a passion for community and history! Training will be provided. Sign up today or contact your Volunteer Coordinator, Mandi Null at 574-350-1817 or mandi.null@cityofelkhartin.gov Program: Root Crew The City of Elkhart Parks & Recreation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to serve as docents at the historic High Dive Tower! This is a great opportunity to engage with the community, share interesting history, and help make our parks more welcoming. When? First and third Sundays of the Month4:30 PM to 6:30 PMJune 7th - August 16thWhere? Elkhart's High Dive Tower, 500 E. Beardsley St.Why Volunteer? Be a part of preserving local historyInteract with visitors and share fascinating storiesEarn volunteer service hoursEnjoy a fun and rewarding experience outdoorsNo prior experience is necessary - just a passion for community and history! Training will be provided. Sign up today or contact your Volunteer Coordinator, Mandi Null at 574-350-1817 or mandi.null@cityofelkhartin.gov Program: Root Crew Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Rhapsody Bridge GreeterBe the First Smile They See at Rhapsody! Join the Bridge Greeter crew at the Rhapsody Music & Arts Festival! As a Bridge Greeter, you'll welcome guests with a smile, count them in, and help make their day unforgettable. Share good vibes, point folks to the info booth, and ask what they loved most as they leave. You'll get a free festival t-shirt, lunch, and water during your shift- and a front-row seat to the fun! Want in? Sign up here or contact Volunteer Coordinator, Mandi Null @ 574-350-1817 or mandi.null@coei.org Let's make some festival magic! Program: Root Crew Be the First Smile They See at Rhapsody! Join the Bridge Greeter crew at the Rhapsody Music & Arts Festival! As a Bridge Greeter, you'll welcome guests with a smile, count them in, and help make their day unforgettable. Share good vibes, point folks to the info booth, and ask what they loved most as they leave. You'll get a free festival t-shirt, lunch, and water during your shift- and a front-row seat to the fun! Want in? Sign up here or contact Volunteer Coordinator, Mandi Null @ 574-350-1817 or mandi.null@coei.org Let's make some festival magic! Program: Root Crew Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Farmers Market Set-Up Crew!Want to kick off your Saturday with fresh air, community spirit, and the buzz of downtown Elkhart coming alive? Join us at the Elkhart Parks Farmer’s Market—voted Best Downtown Elkhart Activity! As a Set-Up Volunteer, you’ll hang out with us from 7:30 am – 9:30 am and help bring the market to life: After your shift, the market is yours to explore! Shop local goods, snag tasty treats, and soak in the atmosphere you helped create. Bonus: Complete 5 volunteer shifts and score a FREE event shirt! Be part of the energy. Be part of the market. Be part of Elkhart Program: Root Crew Want to kick off your Saturday with fresh air, community spirit, and the buzz of downtown Elkhart coming alive? Join us at the Elkhart Parks Farmer’s Market—voted Best Downtown Elkhart Activity! As a Set-Up Volunteer, you’ll hang out with us from 7:30 am – 9:30 am and help bring the market to life: After your shift, the market is yours to explore! Shop local goods, snag tasty treats, and soak in the atmosphere you helped create. Bonus: Complete 5 volunteer shifts and score a FREE event shirt! Be part of the energy. Be part of the market. Be part of Elkhart Program: Root Crew Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Farmers Market Ambassador!Farmers Market Ambassador Love chatting with people, spreading good vibes, and making someone’s day? This role is for you! As a Farmers Market Ambassador, you’ll be the smiling face that greets guests at the market. Here’s what you’ll do: The market runs from 9 am – 1 pm. Shifts are flexible in 2-hour increments—you choose how much time you’d like to give! After your shift, wander the market to shop for goodies, taste local treats, and soak up the community atmosphere. Bonus: Complete 5 volunteer shifts and earn a FREE event shirt! Be the reason people love coming to the market Program: Root Crew Farmers Market Ambassador Love chatting with people, spreading good vibes, and making someone’s day? This role is for you! As a Farmers Market Ambassador, you’ll be the smiling face that greets guests at the market. Here’s what you’ll do: The market runs from 9 am – 1 pm. Shifts are flexible in 2-hour increments—you choose how much time you’d like to give! After your shift, wander the market to shop for goodies, taste local treats, and soak up the community atmosphere. Bonus: Complete 5 volunteer shifts and earn a FREE event shirt! Be the reason people love coming to the market Program: Root Crew Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Farmers Market Wrap-Up Crew!Farmers Market Wrap-Up Crew Short on time but big on impact? This is the perfect role for you! As a Wrap-Up Crew Volunteer, you’ll be the behind-the-scenes hero who helps the market end as smoothly as it begins. Here’s what you’ll do: This shift is only about 1 hour and 15 minutes—just enough time to lend a hand without taking up your whole day. Plus, you can shop the market before your shift and enjoy all the fresh finds! Although this task is small, the impact is HUGE—your help keeps our market running smoothly week after week. Bonus: Complete 5 volunteer shifts and earn a FREE event shirt! Sign up today and join the Wrap-Up Crew that keeps the market shining! Program: Root Crew Farmers Market Wrap-Up Crew Short on time but big on impact? This is the perfect role for you! As a Wrap-Up Crew Volunteer, you’ll be the behind-the-scenes hero who helps the market end as smoothly as it begins. Here’s what you’ll do: This shift is only about 1 hour and 15 minutes—just enough time to lend a hand without taking up your whole day. Plus, you can shop the market before your shift and enjoy all the fresh finds! Although this task is small, the impact is HUGE—your help keeps our market running smoothly week after week. Bonus: Complete 5 volunteer shifts and earn a FREE event shirt! Sign up today and join the Wrap-Up Crew that keeps the market shining! Program: Root Crew Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adopt-A-GardenAdopt-A-Garden with Elkhart Parks & Rec! Adopt-A-Garden is all about park pride and stewardship. From planting seeds and pulling invasive plants to beautifying green spaces with a little elbow grease—every action, big or small, helps create a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming park for everyone. 1-hour sessions or full-day projects—YOU choose the
impact. This program is open to all ages and abilities, and there are plenty of ways to get involved. We’ve already had adopters in the community create "free pick" gardens and teach others how to garden, all while building great relationships! Want to start your own ripple effect of
community service and make a lasting impact? Let’s talk! Adopt a garden. Grow your community. Be the difference. Program: Root Crew Adopt-A-Garden with Elkhart Parks & Rec! Adopt-A-Garden is all about park pride and stewardship. From planting seeds and pulling invasive plants to beautifying green spaces with a little elbow grease—every action, big or small, helps create a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming park for everyone. 1-hour sessions or full-day projects—YOU choose the
impact. This program is open to all ages and abilities, and there are plenty of ways to get involved. We’ve already had adopters in the community create "free pick" gardens and teach others how to garden, all while building great relationships! Want to start your own ripple effect of
community service and make a lasting impact? Let’s talk! Adopt a garden. Grow your community. Be the difference. Program: Root Crew Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-A-ParkAdopt-A-Park with Elkhart Parks & Rec! Adopt-A-Park is all about park pride and stewardship. From picking up litter and pulling invasive plants to beautifying green spaces with a little elbow grease—every action, big or small, helps create a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming park for everyone. 1-hour cleanups, park activation, or full-day projects—YOU choose the
impact. This program is open to all ages and abilities, and there are plenty of ways to get involved. We’ve already got a growing list of groups who’ve stepped up—including companies who are adopting their second parks! Want to start your own ripple effect of
community service and make a lasting impact? Let’s talk! Adopt a park. Grow your community. Be the difference. Program: Root Crew Adopt-A-Park with Elkhart Parks & Rec! Adopt-A-Park is all about park pride and stewardship. From picking up litter and pulling invasive plants to beautifying green spaces with a little elbow grease—every action, big or small, helps create a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming park for everyone. 1-hour cleanups, park activation, or full-day projects—YOU choose the
impact. This program is open to all ages and abilities, and there are plenty of ways to get involved. We’ve already got a growing list of groups who’ve stepped up—including companies who are adopting their second parks! Want to start your own ripple effect of
community service and make a lasting impact? Let’s talk! Adopt a park. Grow your community. Be the difference. Program: Root Crew Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: Yes |