Meridian Parks and Recreation is only recruiting volunteers for Special Events at this time. Please check back later in the spring for volunteer projects, Front Desk and Park Ambassador Program.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Projects and Special Event Opportunities
Unplug and Be Outside: Kick Off
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Kleiner Park - Shelter A1
Volunteers needed for set up, tabling and activity help, & tear down
- Morning Shift from 8 am - 12 pm
- Set up from 8 - 10 am
- Tabling and activity assistance from 10 am to 12 pm
- Afternoon Shift from 12 - 3:30 pm
- Tabling and activity assistance from 10 am to 12 pm
- Tear down beginning at 2 pm
Unplug and Be Outside: Field Day
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Settlers Park
Volunteers needed for set up, information desk, & tear down
- 1st Shift from 4:30 - 6:30 pm
- Set up from 4:30 - 5 pm
- Assistance at each activity station from 5 - 6:30 pm
- 2nd Shift from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- Assistance at each activity station from 6:30 - 8 pm
- Tear down beginning at 8 pm
Sparklight Movie Nights
Every other Friday night starting May 31, 2024 at Settlers Park
May 31st
June 14th
June 28th
July 12th
July 26th
August 9th
- Set up: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- Looking for a consistent volunteer group to help set up every movie night
- Tear down: 9:30 pm to midnight
Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Storey Park
Looking for a church, business, or organization to provide games, crafts, and activity booths for the community from 4 - 9 pm
Volunteers needed for set up, games and craft stations, and clean up
- Set up: 1 - 3 pm
- First Shift: 4 - 6:30 pm
- Second Shift: 6:30 - 9 pm
- Clean up: 8:30 - 10:30 pm
Volunteer Programs
Weekly Scheduled Volunteer Opportunities
Front Desk Volunteer
- Greet & direct citizens at Meridian City Hall
- Answer general questions regarding Meridian
Available Shifts:
- Friday Mornings from 8 - 10 am
Park Ambassador
- Patrol Meridian parks by answering questions citizens may have
- Notify Park staff if any facilities needs attention
- Trash pick up & complete small projects for parks
Currently closed for the season. Program will open back up in the spring.
Future Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming volunteer opportunities later on in the year
Community Art Party
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Kleiner Park Bandshell
- Set Up Shift: 8 am - 10 am
- Event Help: 10 am - 2 pm
- Tear Down: 2 pm - 4 pm
Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 24th
Meridian City Hall Plaza
- Set up: 3 - 6 pm
- Event help: 6 - 9 pm
- Tear down: 8 - 10 pm
Christmas in Meridian: Winter Lights Parade
Friday, December 6, 2024
Downtown Meridian
Event Help: 6 - 9 pm
Come help keep the crowds safe during the parade and tree lighting ceremony!
Christmas in Meridian: Children's Winterland Festival
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Meridian Boys and Girls Club
Help with Christmas themed crafts and games for this fun event for children in the community
Girl Scout Gold Award & Eagle Scout Merit Badge Project Guidelines
The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is a proud supporter of Girl and Boy Scouts who wish to complete Gold Award and Eagle Scout Award projects within Meridian’s city parks.
We are able to partner with only a few of the many scouts who apply each season. Your project proposal is most likely to be accepted when:
- The project will have a lasting legacy in our city.
- The project is not too simple or too complex- it meets the Scouting organization's requirements and can be completed with limited parental or adult involvement.
- The project proposal includes detailed information about project materials and expenses.
- The scout communicates professionally (in phone calls, meetings, emails, etc.) with the city coordinator.
- The project proposal is submitted well in advance.
Staff Appointed Projects - There are no Staff Appointed Projects available at this time. Please submit your original proposal here ».
Location
33. E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Contact
Jaime Del Barrio
208-489-0562
jdelbarrio@meridiancity.org