Would you like to help create a downtown you love?
Share your talent and energy to better your community?
Meet new community members?
HDR has a wide range of volunteer opportunities that can accommodate your interests and amount of free time – whether you enjoy volunteering at special events or would like a more active role. Fill out the volunteer interest form so we can match your skills and interests with our organization.
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We email open event volunteer opportunities, open board positions, committee openings, and more every other month. Sign up to get updates sent directly to your email inbox!
2023 Volunteer Opportunities:
COMING SOON!
In 2023 we will be launching a point-based volunteer program where volunteers can earn points for prizes and exclusive experiences! Make sure to sign up for our Volunteer email list for updates on this program.
NEW: Shop Hop
Opportunities through
Spril 8, 2023
Shop Hop has several open volunteer opportunities including stuffing eggs, delivering materials, event st-up and dressing up as the Easter Bunny (costume provided). Sign up through this portal below.
Rocktown Beer & Music Festival
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Volunteer at Rocktown Beer & Music Festival by helping with set-up, check-in, beer pouring, and more. Each volunteer will receive entry into the festival, a volunteer t-shirt, a souvenir mug and five tickets for tasting beer during your non-working hours, or a special tasting gift at the completion of second shift. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy a day great bands and get to talk with other craft beer lovers!
Downtown Dinner Party
Saturday, May 20, 2023
There are several volunteer opportunities for Downtown Dinner Party including set up, check-in, bartender, cocktail server, and more. Sign up through this portal and we will let you know about upcoming opportunities to get involved. Volunteers also get to enjoy food and beverages at this event as a thank you!
Best.Weekend.Ever.
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Best.Weekend.Ever. is one of our largest festivals in Downtown Harrisonburg – so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. Lend a hand with event planning, set-up, information booth and prize wheel, activity management, and more. Looking for a group volunteer opportunity or want to plan and execute an activity during this festival? We’d love to set up a time to talk with you!
Block Party in the 'Burg
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Help us welcome our incoming college students! There are opportunities to volunteer with facilitating activities, distributing materials to businesses, helping with setting up, tearing down the event, and more. Sign up through this portal and we will let you know about upcoming opportunities to get involved.
Skeleton Festival
Saturday, October TBD, 2023
Love all things spooky season? COnsider volunteering for Skeleton Festival! There will be many volunteer opportunities for this event including event planning, treat bag assembly, material distribution to businesses, set-up, activity facilitation, and more. Sign up through this portal and we will let you know about upcoming opportunities to get involved.
NOTE: The date for this event is still TBD as it is affected by the JMU football schedule.
Veterans Day Parade
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Help HDR honor our community’s veterans and servicepeople. There are several volunteer opportunities for this event including check-in and donut/coffee station. Sign up through this portal and we will let you know about upcoming opportunities to get involved.
Winter Wonderfefst
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Usher in the magic of the holiday season in Downtown Harrisonburg with Winter Wonderfest! There are many volunteer opportunities for this event including event planning, material distribution to businesses, decorating, activity facilitation, dressing up as costumed characters, and more. Sign up through this portal and we will let you know about upcoming opportunities to get involved.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Learn more about these opportunities to volunteer in Downtown Harrisonburg year-round!