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 the last Wednesday of each month (July-September 2025) from 4:30 to 8:30 PM in downtown Elkhart! 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. Get creative in the Family Zone on Central Green, where you'll assist with community art projects led by the Tolson Center. 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. BONUS: Volunteer for two or more Art Walk dates and earn a FREE Art Walk T-shirt! 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: Elkhart Parks & Recreation 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 the last Wednesday of each month (July-September 2025) from 4:30 to 8:30 PM in downtown Elkhart! 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. Get creative in the Family Zone on Central Green, where you'll assist with community art projects led by the Tolson Center. 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. BONUS: Volunteer for two or more Art Walk dates and earn a FREE Art Walk T-shirt! 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: Elkhart Parks & Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Park Service Days!Park Service Days – Your Schedule, Your Impact! Want to give back, but your schedule feels like a game of Tetris? We get it. That’s why Elkhart Parks is making it easier than ever to make a difference—on your time! With Park Service Days, you and a buddy (or your whole crew) can set up a volunteer day that works for you. Once you sign up, I’ll personally reach out to coordinate your park space, date, time, tools, and any quick training you might need. No guesswork. No juggling. Just a simple, fun way to get outside, beautify a park, and leave your mark on our community. And since I bring all the tools—you just bring yourself, a smile, and maybe some sunscreen. Chances are, there’s a city park right near your home or work that could use your magic touch. Imagine: you spend a couple of hours making it shine, have some laughs, and then get to tell your friends and family, “Yep, I helped make that happen.” Sign up today for a Park Service Day—because your time matters, and your impact will be BIG. Program: Elkhart Parks & Recreation Park Service Days – Your Schedule, Your Impact! Want to give back, but your schedule feels like a game of Tetris? We get it. That’s why Elkhart Parks is making it easier than ever to make a difference—on your time! With Park Service Days, you and a buddy (or your whole crew) can set up a volunteer day that works for you. Once you sign up, I’ll personally reach out to coordinate your park space, date, time, tools, and any quick training you might need. No guesswork. No juggling. Just a simple, fun way to get outside, beautify a park, and leave your mark on our community. And since I bring all the tools—you just bring yourself, a smile, and maybe some sunscreen. Chances are, there’s a city park right near your home or work that could use your magic touch. Imagine: you spend a couple of hours making it shine, have some laughs, and then get to tell your friends and family, “Yep, I helped make that happen.” Sign up today for a Park Service Day—because your time matters, and your impact will be BIG. Program: Elkhart Parks & Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: No |
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 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 3 corporate partners, 4 nonprofits, and a growing list of small groups who’ve stepped up—including one company that adopted their second park in 2025! 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: Elkhart Parks & Recreation 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 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 3 corporate partners, 4 nonprofits, and a growing list of small groups who’ve stepped up—including one company that adopted their second park in 2025! 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: Elkhart Parks & Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible 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: Elkhart Parks & Recreation 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: Elkhart Parks & Recreation 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: Elkhart Parks & Recreation 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: Elkhart Parks & Recreation 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: Elkhart Parks & Recreation 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: Elkhart Parks & Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 46516 Allow Groups: No |