Join Our Volunteer Team for Memphis Pride Fest!
Memphis Pride Fest thrives because of the enthusiastic participation of our community volunteers. Every year, individuals from all walks of life come together to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community in our vibrant city. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, contribute to an inclusive event, or simply be part of something bigger, your efforts as a volunteer make it all possible.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering at Memphis Pride Fest is not just about helping out; it’s about experiencing the festival from the inside. It’s your chance to make a tangible impact while enjoying a day filled with joy, diversity, and pride. Volunteers often say they gain more than they give – unforgettable experiences, new connections, and the immense satisfaction of supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Volunteer Roles
At Memphis Pride Fest, volunteers are vital to every facet of the festival. With roles ranging from setup assistance to managing entry points and supporting parade operations, each volunteer contributes to a welcoming and efficient event. Whether you’re helping backstage, attending info booths, or ensuring the event runs smoothly, your efforts create a positive experience for all attendees. Join us to make a meaningful impact, connect with the community, and enjoy a unique perspective of the festival. Your involvement is crucial in celebrating and supporting our vibrant community.
Cleanup Crew Member
Cleanup Crew Members are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in parks by collaboratively collecting and disposing of trash bags into dumpsters. This role is crucial for ensuring public spaces are tidy and hygienic for visitors.
Cooling Station Attendant
Cooling Station Attendants are responsible for monitoring and maintaining cooling stations to ensure they are operational, well-stocked with water, and kept clean and organized. The attendant’s duties vary by shift, including setting up and dismantling the stations as required, to provide a reliable cooling resource in the designated areas.
Entrance A Attendant
Entrance Attendants support the security and ticket teams by organizing the entry process, ensuring lines move efficiently, and assisting families and individuals with disabilities. They also encourage attendees to purchase tickets online to streamline entry, playing a key role in maintaining order and enhancing the overall experience at the event’s entrance.
Entrance B Attendant
Entrance Attendants support the security and ticket teams by organizing the entry process, ensuring lines move efficiently, and assisting families and individuals with disabilities. They also encourage attendees to purchase tickets online to streamline entry, playing a key role in maintaining order and enhancing the overall experience at the event’s entrance.
Entrance C Attendant
Entrance Attendants support the security and ticket teams by organizing the entry process, ensuring lines move efficiently, and assisting families and individuals with disabilities. They also encourage attendees to purchase tickets online to streamline entry, playing a key role in maintaining order and enhancing the overall experience at the event’s entrance.
Food Tent Attendant
A Food Tent Attendant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the volunteer food tent. Their duties include ensuring that access to the tent is restricted to authorized personnel such as volunteers with lanyards, officers, security staff, and board members.
Glitz N Grind Stage Assistant
Stage Assistants are responsible for maintaining security and assisting entertainers backstage to ensure events run on schedule. This role involves both setting up and breaking down the stage, requiring adaptability and teamwork to support a smooth performance environment. The assistant plays a crucial part in managing the operational flow behind the scenes, making them integral to the success of the event.
Hustle N Glow Stage Assistant
Stage Assistants are responsible for maintaining security and assisting entertainers backstage to ensure events run on schedule. This role involves both setting up and breaking down the stage, requiring adaptability and teamwork to support a smooth performance environment. The assistant plays a crucial part in managing the operational flow behind the scenes, making them integral to the success of the event.
Info Booth A Attendant
Info Booth Attendants are responsible for managing the information booth at festivals, where they answer questions about the event and sell merchandise. They ensure the booth remains organized and clean. Depending on their specific duties, marked by their shirt color, they may also set up and dismantle the booth. This role demands excellent communication and customer service skills, along with proficiency in handling sales transactions.
Info Booth B Attendant
Info Booth Attendants are responsible for managing the information booth at festivals, where they answer questions about the event and sell merchandise. They ensure the booth remains organized and clean. Depending on their specific duties, marked by their shirt color, they may also set up and dismantle the booth. This role demands excellent communication and customer service skills, along with proficiency in handling sales transactions.
Pack Up Team Member
Pack Up Team Members are responsible for efficiently organizing, cleaning, and packing items to ensure they are ready for storage. Their role involves meticulous attention to detail to maintain order and cleanliness, facilitating smooth transitions and storage of materials after use.
Parade Home Base Attendant
Parade Home Base Attendants are essential during festivals, managing the central information booth and serving as the primary contact for visitors and parade participants. They provide accurate event details, answer inquiries, and ensure smooth communication and coordination among all involved in the parade, supporting a seamless execution of the event.
Parade Lineup Crew
Parade Lineup Crew members are essential for organizing and managing parade events. They ensure all units are correctly positioned, assist with both the setup and breakdown of the parade, and serve as a point of contact for any inquiries related to the event. Their coordination efforts are crucial for the smooth execution of parades.
Parade Route Manager
Parade Route Managers are responsible for securing the parade route, ensuring that parade units progress smoothly, and preventing spectators from crossing into the route. They also handle the setup and breakdown of the parade infrastructure and report any security concerns. Their role is crucial in maintaining order and safety during parades.
Parade Stage Attendant
Parade Stage Attendants are essential for the smooth execution of parade events. They are responsible for securing the judges’ area, setting up and breaking down the stage, and providing continuous support to judges. Their role demands attentiveness, efficiency, and a prompt response to the needs of both judges and event organizers, ensuring a well-organized and secure event environment.
Parade VIP Grandstand Attendant
Parade VIP Grandstand Attendants are responsible for ensuring that only individuals with VIP passes gain access to the designated grandstand VIP area. They also distribute free water to all attendees within this space, ensuring comfort and hydration throughout the event.
RedZone Manager
RedZone Managers oversee the setup and breakdown of designated areas, ensuring cleanliness and organization. They are also responsible for verifying IDs at entrances to enforce age restrictions, maintaining a secure and orderly environment in 18+ zones. Their role is crucial in managing the flow and compliance within these areas.
Street Block 4th & Beale
Street Block volunteers are tasked with ensuring the security and restricted access of a designated area. They monitor and control the flow of people, prevent unauthorized entry, and maintain the integrity of the secured perimeter. Their vigilance and ability to enforce security protocols are crucial in protecting the area effectively.
Street Block 4th & MLK
Street Block volunteers are tasked with ensuring the security and restricted access of a designated area. They monitor and control the flow of people, prevent unauthorized entry, and maintain the integrity of the secured perimeter. Their vigilance and ability to enforce security protocols are crucial in protecting the area effectively.
Vendor Captain
Vendor Captains are responsible for guiding vendors to their designated spots using maps and lists, ensuring they receive the services they purchased. Throughout the event, they monitor vendor needs, provide essentials like trash bags, and encourage cleanliness. Their duties may also include assisting with event setup or breakdown, depending on their shift.
Vendor Setup Entrance A
Vendor Setup Assistants are responsible for managing the entry of vendors onto event grounds. They verify vendor credentials, direct them to appropriate locations using maps and vendor lists, and ensure all vehicles are cleared from the area by 10am. Their role is crucial in organizing and facilitating smooth vendor setup, primarily on busy load-in days like Fridays.
Vendor Setup Entrance B
Vendor Setup Assistants are responsible for managing the entry of vendors onto event grounds. They verify vendor credentials, direct them to appropriate locations using maps and vendor lists, and ensure all vehicles are cleared from the area by 10am. Their role is crucial in organizing and facilitating smooth vendor setup, primarily on busy load-in days like Fridays.
Vendor Setup Entrance C
Vendor Setup Assistants are responsible for managing the entry of vendors onto event grounds. They verify vendor credentials, direct them to appropriate locations using maps and vendor lists, and ensure all vehicles are cleared from the area by 10am. Their role is crucial in organizing and facilitating smooth vendor setup, primarily on busy load-in days like Fridays.
Vendor Setup Entrance D
Vendor Setup Assistants are responsible for managing the entry of vendors onto event grounds. They verify vendor credentials, direct them to appropriate locations using maps and vendor lists, and ensure all vehicles are cleared from the area by 10am. Their role is crucial in organizing and facilitating smooth vendor setup, primarily on busy load-in days like Fridays.
VIP Attendant
VIP Attendants are responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of exclusive VIP areas, typically tents, at events. They assist in the setup and breakdown of these areas and ensure that only guests with proper accreditation, such as wristbands and lanyards, gain access. Their role is crucial in providing a smooth and exclusive experience for VIP attendees.
Water & Ice Attendant
Water & Ice Attendants are responsible for ensuring that all designated areas within a park are adequately stocked with water and ice. They manage the inventory and distribution of these essential supplies, facilitating smooth operations and enhancing visitor comfort by providing necessary hydration and cooling resources throughout the park.