Welcome to Volunteer Carmel!

We are thrilled to have you explore the volunteer opportunities available through Volunteer Carmel. Whether you're looking to make a difference on your own, with a friend, or as part of a larger group, we offer an array of events that cater to different interests and schedules. Your involvement is crucial in making our community events successful, and we appreciate your commitment to supporting Carmel.

Carmel Winter Market: City Partner Event
510 3rd Ave SW
October 18th, 2025 - March 28th, 2026
Available jobs: During MarketMarket Set UpMarket Tear Down
Christkindlmarkt: City Partner Event
Carter Green
November 22nd - December 24th, 2025
Available jobs: Volunteer Through ChristkindlmarktNov 22nd @ 12:00AM📸 Photographer & Social Media Ambassador *FLEXIBLE HOURS*Nov 22nd @ 12:00PMNov 23rd @ 12:00PMNov 26th @ 4:00PMNov 27th @ 4:00PMNov 28th @ 12:00AMNov 29th @ 12:00PMNov 30th @ 12:00PMDec 3rd @ 4:00PMDec 4th @ 4:00PMDec 5th @ 12:00PMDec 6th @ 12:00PMDec 7th @ 12:00PMDec 10th @ 4:00PMDec 15th @ 4:00PMDec 16th @ 4:00PMDec 17th @ 5:00PMDec 18th @ 4:00PMDec 19th @ 12:00PMDec 21st @ 12:00AMDec 22nd @ 12:00PMDec 23rd @ 12:00PMDec 24th @ 12:00PM
Holidays in Carmel: Santa Hut
November 22nd, 2025
Available jobs: Event Set UpNov 22nd @ 10:00AMSanta HutNov 22nd @ 2:00PMNov 22nd @ 3:30PMNov 22nd @ 5:00PMSilly SafariNov 22nd @ 3:30PM
Carmel Fire Department Community Assistance Program
Multiple Locations
November 26th - December 13th, 2025
Available jobs: Community Assistance Program
Holidays in Carmel: Santa Saturdays
200 South Range Line Road
December 6th - 20th, 2025
Available jobs: Chief Cheer OfficerDec 6th @ 2:00PMDec 13th @ 2:00PMDec 20th @ 2:00PMPicture ElfDec 6th @ 2:00PMDec 13th @ 2:00PMDec 20th @ 2:00PMSwag SorcererDec 6th @ 2:00PMDec 13th @ 2:00PMDec 20th @ 2:00PM
International Winter Festival
December 12th, 2025
Available jobs: 👥 Event Assistance / General SupportDec 12th @ 7:00PM📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorDec 12th @ 7:00PM🛠️ Set UpDec 12th @ 5:00PM
Sensory Community Days
January 14th - March 7th, 2026
Available jobs: 📸 Photographer & Social Media Ambassador *FLEXIBLE HOURS*Jan 14th @ 5:00PMJan 28th @ 5:00PMMar 7th @ 11:00AM
Festival of Ice
January 16th - 17th, 2026
Available jobs: 📋 Survey TakersJan 16th @ 3:00PMJan 17th @ 10:00AMJan 17th @ 1:00PMJan 17th @ 3:00PM🧊 Ice Carving Support CrewJan 16th @ 4:00PMJan 17th @ 10:00AMJan 17th @ 1:00PMJan 17th @ 4:00PM📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorJan 16th @ 4:00PMJan 17th @ 10:00AMJan 17th @ 2:00PM🎉 Winter Fest Activity HostsJan 16th @ 4:00PMJan 17th @ 10:00AMJan 17th @ 1:00PMJan 17th @ 4:00PM🚧Setup & Breakdown CrewJan 16th @ 2:00PMJan 17th @ 5:30PM🎯Volunteer CoordinatorJan 16th @ 4:00PMJan 17th @ 10:00AM
Carmel JapanFest
1 Civic Square
May 3rd, 2026
Available jobs: 👥 Event Assistance / General SupportMay 3rd @ 1:00PMMay 3rd @ 2:00PM📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorMay 3rd @ 12:00PMMay 3rd @ 2:30PM🛠️ Set UpMay 3rd @ 8:00AMMay 3rd @ 11:00AM📋 Survey TakersMay 3rd @ 12:00PMMay 3rd @ 2:30PM🧹 Tear Down / Wrap UpMay 3rd @ 4:00PM🎯Volunteer CoordinatorMay 3rd @ 8:00AMMay 3rd @ 12:00PMMay 3rd @ 5:00PM
Bike Carmel: Family Fun Ride
May 9th - August 8th, 2026
Available jobs: 👥 Event Assistance / General SupportMay 9th @ 7:30AMJun 13th @ 7:30AMJul 11th @ 7:30AMAug 8th @ 7:30AM📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorMay 9th @ 8:30AMJun 13th @ 8:30AMJul 11th @ 8:30AMAug 8th @ 8:30AM
Midtown Block Party
Midtown Plaza Carmel Indiana
May 9th, 2026
Available jobs: 👥 Event Assistance / General SupportMay 9th @ 2:00PM📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorMay 9th @ 2:00PMMay 9th @ 3:30PM🛠️ Set UpMay 9th @ 10:00AM📋 Survey TakersMay 9th @ 2:00PMMay 9th @ 3:30PM🧹 Tear Down / Wrap UpMay 9th @ 6:00PM
Bike Carmel: Summer Gazebo Concert Series
1 Civic Square
May 27th - September 23rd, 2026
Available jobs: 📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorMay 27th @ 7:00PMJun 3rd @ 7:00PMJun 10th @ 7:00PMJun 17th @ 7:00PMJun 24th @ 7:00PMJul 1st @ 7:00PMJul 8th @ 7:00PMJul 15th @ 7:00PMJul 22nd @ 7:00PMJul 29th @ 7:00PMAug 5th @ 7:00PMAug 12th @ 7:00PMAug 26th @ 7:00PMSep 2nd @ 7:00PMSep 2nd @ 7:00PMSep 9th @ 7:00PMSep 16th @ 7:00PMSep 23rd @ 7:00PM🚲 Valet Bike AttendantMay 27th @ 6:30PMJun 3rd @ 6:30PMJun 10th @ 6:30PMJun 17th @ 6:30PMJun 24th @ 6:30PMJul 1st @ 6:30PMJul 8th @ 6:30PMJul 15th @ 6:30PMJul 22nd @ 6:30PMJul 29th @ 6:30PMAug 5th @ 6:30PMAug 12th @ 6:30PMAug 19th @ 6:30PMAug 26th @ 6:30PMSep 2nd @ 6:30PMSep 9th @ 6:30PMSep 16th @ 6:30PMSep 23rd @ 6:30PM
EidFest
May 30th, 2026
Available jobs: 👥 Event Assistance / General SupportMay 30th @ 4:00PMMay 30th @ 6:00PM📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorMay 30th @ 4:00PMMay 30th @ 6:00PM🛠️ Set UpMay 30th @ 12:00PMMay 30th @ 2:00PM📋 Survey TakersMay 30th @ 4:00PMMay 30th @ 6:00PM🧹 Tear Down / Wrap UpMay 30th @ 8:00PM
Late Night on Main: City Partner Event
June 6th - October 10th, 2026
Available jobs: 📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorJun 6th @ 6:00PMJul 11th @ 6:00PMAug 8th @ 6:00PMOct 10th @ 6:00PM📋 SIGN UP THROUGH PORCHFESTJun 20th @ 6:00PMJul 11th @ 6:00PMAug 15th @ 6:00PMOct 10th @ 6:00AM
Americana on Main 250th Edition
June 11th - July 2nd, 2026
Available jobs: 👥 Event Assistance / General SupportJun 11th @ 4:00PMJun 18th @ 4:00PMJun 25th @ 4:00PMJul 2nd @ 4:00PM📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorJun 11th @ 4:00AMJun 18th @ 4:00AMJun 25th @ 4:00AMJul 2nd @ 4:00AM📋 Survey TakersJun 11th @ 4:00PMJun 11th @ 4:00PMJun 11th @ 4:00PMJun 11th @ 4:00PM
CarmelFest: City Partner Event
July 3rd - 4th, 2026
Available jobs: 👥 Event Assistance / General SupportJul 3rd @ 1:00PMJul 3rd @ 4:00PMJul 4th @ 1:00PMJul 4th @ 4:00PM🛠️ Set UpJul 3rd @ 10:00AMJul 4th @ 10:00AM📋 Survey TakersJul 3rd @ 1:00PMJul 3rd @ 3:00PMJul 3rd @ 5:00PMJul 3rd @ 7:00PMJul 4th @ 12:00PMJul 4th @ 4:00PMJul 4th @ 4:00PMJul 4th @ 6:00PMJul 4th @ 8:00PM🧹 Tear Down / Wrap UpJul 3rd @ 7:00PMJul 4th @ 7:00PM
Brews on the Boulevard
Midtown Plaza
August 1st, 2026
Available jobs: 👥 Event Assistance / General Support *Required Min. Age: 21Aug 1st @ 5:00PM📸 Photographer & Social Media Ambassador *Required Min. Age: 18Aug 1st @ 5:00PMAug 1st @ 5:00PMAug 1st @ 7:00PM🛠️ Set Up *Required Min. Age: 21Aug 1st @ 3:00PM📋 Survey Takers *Required Min. Age:18Aug 1st @ 5:00PMAug 1st @ 7:30PM🧹 Tear Down / Wrap Up*Required Min. Age: 21Aug 1st @ 9:00PM
Artomobilia: City Partner Event
August 29th, 2026
Available jobs: Awards Logistics TeamAug 29th @ 1:00PMBreakdownAug 29th @ 4:30PMCheck-in tableAug 29th @ 10:30AMAug 29th @ 2:15PMClean up and trash pick upAug 29th @ 11:00AMJudging TeamAug 29th @ 8:00AMLoad-in TeamAug 29th @ 10:00AMMarshaling Yard TeamAug 29th @ 8:00AMParking TeamAug 29th @ 8:00AMSignage placementAug 29th @ 9:00AMVolunteer LuncheonAug 29th @ 10:30AMAug 29th @ 12:15PM📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorAug 29th @ 11:00AMAug 29th @ 11:00AMAug 29th @ 2:30PM📋 Survey TakersAug 29th @ 11:00AMAug 29th @ 1:00PMAug 29th @ 3:00PM
Bike Carmel: Roundabout Ride
September 12th, 2026
Available jobs: ✅ Check-In SupportSep 12th @ 6:45AM🧹 Clean-Up CrewSep 12th @ 1:00PM🌅 Early SetupSep 12th @ 6:00AM🌞 Morning SetupSep 12th @ 7:45AM🚰 Rest Stop 1Sep 12th @ 7:45AM🥤 Rest Stop 2Sep 12th @ 9:00AM
Dia de la Familia
September 12th, 2026
Available jobs: 📋 Survey TakersSep 12th @ 1:00PMSep 12th @ 1:00PMSep 12th @ 3:00PM📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorSep 12th @ 1:00PMSep 12th @ 1:00PMSep 12th @ 3:00PM🧹 Tear Down / Wrap UpSep 12th @ 5:00PM🎉Event AssistanceSep 12th @ 1:00PM🚧Set UpSep 12th @ 11:00AM
Chinese Mooncake Festival
September 19th, 2026
Available jobs: 👥 Event Assistance / General SupportSep 19th @ 6:30PM📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorSep 19th @ 6:30PMSep 19th @ 6:30PMSep 19th @ 8:00PM📋 Survey TakersSep 19th @ 6:30PMSep 19th @ 6:30PMSep 19th @ 8:00PM🧹 Tear Down / Wrap UpSep 19th @ 8:30PM👋GreeterSep 19th @ 5:30PMSep 19th @ 7:00PM🥮Mooncake DistributionSep 19th @ 5:30PMSep 19th @ 7:00PM🛠️Set UpSep 19th @ 2:00PMSep 19th @ 4:00PM🎭Stage AssistanceSep 19th @ 6:00PMSep 19th @ 7:30PM🎯Volunteer CoordinatorSep 19th @ 2:00PM
PorchFest: City Partner Event
September 20th, 2026
Available jobs: 📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorSep 20th @ 12:00PMSep 20th @ 3:00PM
Carmel International Art Festival: City Partner Event
September 26th - 27th, 2026
Available jobs: 👥 Event Assistance / General SupportSep 26th @ 10:00AMSep 26th @ 1:00PMSep 27th @ 11:00AMOct 17th @ 1:30PM📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorSep 26th @ 10:00AMSep 26th @ 1:00PMSep 27th @ 2:30AMSep 27th @ 11:00AM📋 Survey TakersSep 26th @ 10:00AMSep 26th @ 12:00PMSep 26th @ 2:00PMSep 26th @ 4:00PMSep 27th @ 1:00AMSep 27th @ 3:00AMSep 27th @ 11:00AM
OktoberFest
October 2nd, 2026
Available jobs: 👥 Event Assistance / General Supports *Required Min Age: 21Oct 2nd @ 4:00PM💧 Hydration StationOct 2nd @ 6:00PMOct 2nd @ 8:00PM📸 Photographer & Social Media Ambassador *Required Min Age: 21Oct 2nd @ 6:00PMOct 2nd @ 6:00PMOct 2nd @ 8:00PM🛠️ Set Up *Required Min Age: 21Oct 2nd @ 4:00PM📋 Survey Takers *Required Min Age: 21Oct 2nd @ 6:00PMOct 2nd @ 8:00PM🧹 Tear Down / Wrap Up *Required Min Age: 21Oct 2nd @ 9:30PM
Arts in Autum
October 10th, 2026
Available jobs: 📸 Photographer & Social Media AmbassadorOct 10th @ 2:00PM🛠️ Set UpOct 10th @ 12:00PM📋 Survey TakersOct 10th @ 2:00PMOct 10th @ 3:30PM🧹 Tear Down / Wrap UpOct 10th @ 5:00PM