Opportunities From: Elkhart Helping Hearts

Support the Frosty 5K by assisting event staff with race day set-up. Volunteers get a Frosty 5K shirt, free hot chocolate, and a snack.

Frosty Finishers support runners at the finish line by helping with race tag placement, distributing water, and pointing runners toward the awards tent. Volunteers get a Frosty 5K shirt, free hot chocolate, and a snack.

Frosty Awards volunteers help prepare ribbons and awards for race participants and assist with handing out awards during the event. Volunteers get a Frosty 5K shirt, free hot chocolate, and a snack.

Frosty Parking volunteers help ensure a smooth event by guiding runners to parking areas, keeping track of full lots, and communicating updates to event staff. Volunteers get a Frosty 5K shirt, free hot chocolate, and a snack.

Frosty Water Stop volunteers are stationed halfway through the race, where they set up a water station (all supplies provided), hand out water to runners, and collect discarded paper cups (gloves and trash bins provided). Volunteers receive a Frosty 5K shirt, free hot chocolate, and a snack!

Note: This opportunity can be made up of individual volunteers, or if you have a few people who want to tackle this as a team, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Mandi Null at 574-350-1817, call or text.

Frosty Cheer Teams consist of groups of 1–15 people stationed along the race course to motivate runners. Cheer Teams provide encouragement through cheering, yelling, whistling, and fun visuals. Costumes, silliness, and high energy are encouraged to help keep runners excited from start to finish!

Note: There are 10 slots open for 10 teams. If the maximum has been reached and you would like to be a Frosty Cheer Team, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Mandi Null, at 574-350-1817 by call or text. 

Frosty Food & Beverage volunteers prepare hot chocolate stations and snack tables for runners and help keep supplies stocked throughout the event. Volunteers get a Frosty 5K shirt, free hot chocolate, and a snack.

Frosty Food & Beverage volunteers prepare hot chocolate stations and snack tables for runners and help keep supplies stocked throughout the event. Volunteers get a Frosty 5K shirt, free hot chocolate, and a snack.

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:
    Pop-up tents, tables, and chairs
    Add those finishing touches with displays and accessories
    Greet vendors, point them to their spaces, and assist with check-in

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

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:
    Welcome guests with a friendly hello
    Share punch cards and help folks redeem prizes
    Keep the market experience fun, upbeat, and welcoming

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

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:
    Take down directional signs around the market
    Fold up tents, tables, and chairs
    Carry supplies back to storage and load the shed

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!