Opportunities From: City Of Carmel

Carmel Citizens for a Cleaner City is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our frontline efforts in keeping our community pristine. Our goal is simple but vital: To remove motorists' discarded litter from our streets, thereby improving the City's cleanliness and health.

Job Description: Route Teams

We are seeking proactive two-person teams to take ownership of specific sections of Carmel’s primary roads. This is a hands-on role dedicated to reclaiming our streets from transit-related waste.

Minimum Age: 14-16 years with Adult Supervision (one team member at least 18 yrs).Route takes 30mins - 2 hoursChoose Your Impact

Debris Removal: Teams will cover a designated route to remove plastic and glass bottles, cans, fast food waste, and larger items such as hubcaps and commercial packaging (where possible).

Route Selection: At our Introductory Meeting, teams will use a new app and/or physical maps to choose their specific territory.

Example: Team A may choose 136th Street (Towne Rd to Springmill Ave), while Team B selects River Road (116th St to 146th St).

Waste Disposal: Volunteers have the option to weigh and place collected items in their personal recycling bins or deliver the haul to a designated central location for weighing.

How to Get Started

Join us for our upcoming Introductory Meeting to pick your route and meet your fellow volunteers. TBD

Event Overview

Carmel's annual Shop Small Event is a city-wide celebration held during the peak holiday shopping season to champion our local entrepreneurs, artisans, and boutique owners. Local businesses are the heartbeat of our community, and this event encourages residents and visitors to "shop small" and keep their holiday spending local.

As part of the festivities, the City distributes a thousand custom shopping bags to patrons. Each bag is packed with exclusive coupons and promotional items from Carmel vendors—serving as a powerful incentive for shoppers to discover new favorite spots and support the local economy.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the Bag Stuffing Crew, you will work in a fun, team-oriented assembly line to:

Organize and sort incoming coupons, flyers, and promotional items from Carmel’s local vendors.

Efficiently stuff bags with a complete set of marketing materials, ensuring each bag looks neat and welcoming for our residents and visitors.

Quality check bags to ensure no local business gets left out.

Count and stack completed bags for easy transport to the event site.

Qualifications & Skills

No prior experience required—we will provide a quick training session at the start of your shift!

A positive attitude and a love for supporting local Carmel small businesses.

Good hand dexterity and the ability to perform repetitive tasks (sorting, folding, stuffing) efficiently.

Ability to stand or sit for the duration of the 4 hour shift.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome (under 14 must be accompanied by an adult). Group sign-ups (families, clubs, coworkers) are highly encouraged!

Perks & Benefits

Spread Holiday Cheer: Play a direct role in boosting our local economy and supporting small business owners.

Festive Environment: Enjoy holiday music, and snacks while you work!

Community Connection: Meet fellow Carmel residents and city staff.

Volunteer Hours: Each 1st time Volunteer will get a official Volunteer Carmel TShirt

Event Overview

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is a world-renowned holiday market that brings the charm and tradition of a classic German Christmas to the heart of our city. Featuring authentic food, drinks, artisan crafts, and outdoor ice skating, Opening Day draws thousands of families eager to kick off the festive season.

A highlight for our youngest visitors is the arrival of Santa Claus. To make their visit truly unforgettable, the City distributes special Santa Bags filled with small toys and festive surprises. As a volunteer, you will ensure Santa’s sack is fully stocked and every child receives a beautifully prepared token of holiday magic.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the Santa Bag Stuffing Crew, you will work in a festive, high-energy assembly line to:

Organize and inventory holiday treats, small toys, and festive goodies designated for the children's gift bags.

Efficiently stuff bags with a complete set of treats, ensuring they are neatly packed and presented.

Quality check each bag to guarantee a consistent and magical experience for every child.

Pack and organize completed bags into Santa's distribution bins for seamless delivery on Opening Day.

Qualifications & Skills

No prior experience required—we will provide a brief orientation at the start of your shift.

A joyful holiday spirit and a passion for creating magical experiences for families.

Good hand dexterity and the ability to work efficiently in a team-based setting.

Ability to stand or sit for the duration of the 4 hour shift.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome (under 14 must be accompanied by an adult). Excellent opportunity for families, youth groups, and civic clubs!

Perks & BenefitsBe Part of the Magic: Play a direct role in creating unforgettable holiday memories for hundreds of local children.Festive Environment: Enjoy holiday music and seasonal snacks while you volunteer.Community Connection: Connect with fellow residents and celebrate the launch of Carmel's favorite winter event.Volunteer Hours: Each 1st time Volunteer will get a official Volunteer Carmel TShirt