VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS

ADMINISTRATION

Administration Team Volunteers provide valuable behind-the-scenes support to help ensure the smooth operation of the Jesus in the City Parade & Festival. Responsibilities include light administrative and data entry tasks, making phone calls from home to churches, volunteers, sponsors, and participants regarding upcoming events, meetings, and parade-related activities, as well as assisting with correspondence, record keeping, and information management. This role works closely with the Parade Event Coordinator and supports a variety of administrative duties as needed. It is ideal for individuals who are organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and enjoy helping others stay informed and connected.

LOGISTICS

Logistics Team Volunteers help coordinate the many moving parts that make the Jesus in the City Parade & Festival run smoothly. Responsibilities include assisting with the transportation, delivery, set-up, and distribution of equipment, supplies, signage, water, and other event materials. Volunteers may also help with participant needs, support event operations throughout the day, and assist with the collection and return of equipment following the event. This role is ideal for individuals who are organized, dependable, good problem-solvers, and enjoy working behind the scenes to help ensure a successful event.

HOSPITALITY | HOSTS

Hospitality Team Volunteers help create a welcoming and positive experience for guests, officials, speakers, artists, sponsors, pastors, and event participants. Responsibilities include greeting and assisting guests, helping with registration and information services, preparing and serving refreshments where applicable, supporting hospitality areas, and ensuring that special guests and volunteers feel valued and cared for throughout the event. Volunteers may also assist with volunteer check-in, distribute event materials, and help respond to general inquiries. This role is ideal for individuals who are friendly, service-oriented, organized, and enjoy making others feel welcome and appreciated.

FUNDRAISING

Fundraising Team Volunteers play a vital role in helping Jesus in the City secure the resources needed to carry out its mission and events. Responsibilities include assisting with donor outreach, sponsor relations, fundraising campaigns, and special events, as well as supporting the development and promotion of fundraising and marketing materials. Volunteers may help create social media content focused on fund development, prepare donor recognition materials, highlight sponsors and partners, and assist with stewardship initiatives that thank and engage supporters. This role is ideal for individuals who are organized, creative, relationship-oriented, and passionate about helping grow the ministry's impact.

SOCIAL MEDIA | MARKETING

Social Media & Marketing Volunteers help promote the Jesus in the City Parade & Festival by sharing its message, events, and opportunities with the community. Responsibilities include creating engaging content for social media, assisting with graphics, photos, videos, and promotional campaigns, helping manage online communities, and encouraging participation from churches, ministries, volunteers, sponsors, and the public. Volunteers will work to ensure that the organization's online presence accurately reflects its mission, values, and vision while helping expand awareness and engagement across multiple digital platforms.

PARADE MARSHALS | SECURITY

Help get the parade off on the right foot! Parade Marshals play an important role in ensuring the safe and orderly operation of the Jesus in the City Parade. Responsibilities include assisting participants in finding their assigned floats and positions, helping line up parade entries, monitoring float and vehicle safety, and guiding groups as they enter and move along the parade route. Marshals help maintain proper spacing between parade units and ensure that participants and pedestrians remain safely away from moving vehicles, floats, and trailers. This position reports directly to the Head Security Marshal and is ideal for volunteers who are organized, attentive, and enjoy working with people.

FLOAT CONSTRUCTION

Calling all carpenters, mechanics, engineers, artists, and creative builders! The Float Construction Team helps bring the vision of the Jesus in the City Parade to life by designing, building, decorating, and maintaining parade floats. Responsibilities include assisting with float construction and fabrication, ensuring floats meet safety and parade standards, helping create themed displays and visual elements, and providing last-minute construction or repair support on parade day. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, teamwork, and using their skills to create impactful presentations that inspire and engage the community.

COSTUMES | MAKE-UP

The Costume & Make-up Team plays a key role in bringing the parade to life through creativity and visual excellence. We welcome wardrobe designers, seamstresses, costume makers, stylists, and make-up artists who are passionate about using their gifts to serve. Responsibilities include designing, creating, altering, organizing, and maintaining parade costumes, assisting performers with wardrobe preparation, and helping with make-up and final costume checks on parade day. Volunteers will work together to ensure that parade participants look their best and that each presentation is vibrant, professional, and ready to inspire the crowd before the parade begins.

FIRST AID

First Aid Tent Volunteers help provide basic first aid support and assistance during the Jesus in the City Parade & Festival. As part of our event safety team, volunteers serve at the First Aid Tent located on the grounds of Queen’s Park, helping respond to minor medical needs and directing individuals to additional emergency services when required. We welcome qualified nurses, nursing assistants, paramedics, first aid attendants, and other healthcare professionals who would like to use their skills to serve the community and help ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all participants..

OUTREACH TEAM | EVANGELISM

Outreach & Evangelism Team Volunteers help share the love, hope, and message of Jesus Christ with people attending the parade and throughout the surrounding community. Responsibilities include engaging with attendees and passersby, distributing literature and care packages, offering prayer, sharing personal testimonies, providing information about local churches and ministries, and helping connect individuals with available resources and support. Volunteers serve with compassion, respect, and sensitivity while representing the mission and values of Jesus in the City. This role is ideal for individuals who have a heart for people, enjoy building relationships, and are passionate about sharing their faith in a practical and meaningful way.

CARE PACKAGES

Care Package Team Volunteers help prepare and distribute approximately 1,000 care packages for members of the community in need, at the Jesus in the City Parade & Festival. Responsibilities include sorting and bagging donated items, organizing supplies at the parade grounds, assisting at the Care Tent, and distributing care packages throughout the event. Following the parade, volunteers may also help transport and distribute surplus items to local shelters and community organizations, extending the impact of the outreach beyond the festival.

GROUNDS SET UP | CLEAN UP

Grounds Set-Up & Clean-Up Team Volunteers help prepare the event site and ensure that Queen’s Park is left clean and orderly after the parade and festival. Responsibilities include setting up tents, tables, chairs, signage, vendor booths, and other event equipment prior to the opening rally, as well as assisting with site organization throughout the day. Following the event, volunteers help dismantle equipment, collect waste and recyclables, and conduct a thorough clean-up of the grounds to ensure no litter or event materials are left behind. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, teamwork, and helping create a welcoming environment for all attendees.

VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS

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