Diwali Festival of Lights

Description

Event Overview

The Diwali Festival of Lights is just around the corner, and we need your energy, warmth, and helping hands to make this celebration unforgettable!

Diwali is a celebration of light over darkness, good over evil, and community coming together. By volunteering, you aren't just helping run an event—you’re creating joy, spreading warmth, and helping our community shine bright. Whether you can give a couple of hours or stay for the whole day, we have a spot for you!

Please verify times of shift you are signing up for. 


Choose Your Impact

  • Event Set-Up: Lay the foundation before the gates open! Perfect for those who love hands-on work.
    (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

  • Vendor Assistant : Guide vendors to their assigned booths, help unload.
    (1:00PM – 2:30 PM, 2:30 PM -  4:00 PM)

  • Event Runner/General Support: Fast-paced and dynamic! You’ll step in where needed most. Assist with various stations.
    (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

  • Event Specific:  Tasks Assigned Based on Need

    • Swagat Committee : Greet attendees, set a joyful, hospitable tone from the moment guests arrive.

    • Laddoo Distribution: Help hand out delicious laddoos to festival-goers as a traditional token of joy.

    • Rangoli Crew: Bring your creativity to life using traditional powders, flower petals, and lamps!

    • Back Stage: Assist with back stage program and production

    • Diya Distribution: Help prep, light, and hand out traditional lamps.
      (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, 5:30 PM –6:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM)

  • Tear Down & Clean Up: Help us wrap up the festival smoothly!
    ( 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM)


Volunteer Perks

  • Community service hours (verification available upon request).

  • Behind-the-scenes access to Carmel’s premier festivals and events.

Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: Rain Date is October 11th.
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Location

Location Dot Shift Carter Green
Carter Green
Carmel, IN  46032

Shifts

Begins Registration Closes Duration Open Spots Respond
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:00am
to 1:00pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 2.00 hours 10 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:00pm
to 2:30pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.50 hours 10 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:00pm
to 3:00pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 2.00 hours 9 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 2:30pm
to 4:00pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.50 hours 10 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 3:00pm
to 5:00pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 2.00 hours 9 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to 5:00pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.50 hours 10 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 4:00pm
to 5:30pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.50 hours 8 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 5:30pm
to 6:30pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.00 hours 2 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 5:30pm
to 7:00pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.50 hours 8 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 6:30pm
to 7:30pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.00 hours 5 of 5
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm
to 8:30pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.00 hours 4 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm
to 8:30pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.00 hours 10 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 8:00pm
to 9:30pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.50 hours 10 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 8:30pm
to 9:30pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.00 hours 10 of 10
Sat Oct 10, 2026 @ 9:30pm
to 11:00pm ET
Sat Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00am ET 1.50 hours 10 of 10