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
