Opportunities From: City Of Carmel

We are looking for a creative, visually-driven volunteer to help tell our story. As a Photographer & Social Media Ambassador, you will be the "eyes and ears" of our organization, capturing high-quality imagery and translating our mission into engaging digital content. Your work will directly increase our visibility and help us connect with donors, volunteers, and the community.

Capture the Mission: Attend events, programs, or daily operations to take high-quality photos and short-form videos (Reels/TikToks).

Content Creation: Draft engaging captions and stories that highlight our impact, following our brand voice.

Platform Engagement: Help manage and grow our presence on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Trend Spotting: Stay up-to-date with social media trends and suggest creative ways to apply them to our cause.

Asset Management: Organize and upload edited photos to our shared digital library for future marketing use.

Official City of Carmel Volunteer T-shirt.

Community service hours (verification available upon request).

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

Volunteer Badges available for pick up at City Hall (1 Civic Square, Carmel IN) during normal business hours of 8am - 4:30pm.

Are you a people person who loves the buzz of a crowd? The City of Carmel is looking for high-energy Survey Ambassadors to be the heartbeat of our local events! This isn’t your average "sit behind a desk" volunteer gig. You’ll be on the move, ensuring our guests have a fantastic experience while gathering the insights we need to keep Carmel world-class.

The Vibe Curator: Greet guests with a smile and assist with wayfinding or general event questions to keep the "festive vibes" going.

The Feedback Specialist: Engage with attendees to collect quick digital or paper surveys. Your mission is to capture the community's voice in the middle of the action!

The Logistics Hero: Jump in with quick supply runs—whether it's restocking brochures, grabbing extra pens, or helping coordinate materials between event stations.

Problem Solver: Help maintain the flow of the event by spotting needs before they become issues.

Official City of Carmel Volunteer T-shirt.

Community service hours (verification available upon request).

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

As a Tear Down & Clean Up volunteer, you are the finishing touch that ensures our community spaces return to their pristine condition. This is a high-energy, "behind-the-scenes" role perfect for someone who enjoys physical activity, working as part of a team, and seeing immediate results. You will work closely with City Staff to efficiently pack up event logistics and leave the venue better than we found it.

Vendor & Station Load-Out: Assist event staff and vendors with light breakdown of stations, which may include folding chairs, collapsing tables, and organizing supplies.

Site Restoration: Help clear event debris and ensure the festival grounds are tidy, safe, and ready for public use the following morning.

Signage & Decor Retrieval: Systematically collect event directional signs, banners, and autumn decorations from throughout the event space.

Logistical Support: Work with the team to load materials into transport vehicles or designated storage areas, ensuring everything is accounted for.

Official City of Carmel Volunteer T-shirt.

Community service hours (verification available upon request).

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

As a General Support volunteer, you are the "engine" that keeps our community events running smoothly. This is a dynamic role perfect for someone who enjoys variety, staying active, and interacting with the public. You will work closely with City Staff to ensure guests have a seamless experience and logistics are handled in real-time.

Guest Direction: Act as a friendly face for the City of Carmel, helping attendees navigate the event space and find amenities (restrooms, first aid, stage locations).

Crowd & Line Management: Assist at high-traffic areas, such as food trucks or activity booths, to ensure lines remain organized and safe.

Event Logistics: Support staff with light errands, such as delivering supplies to different stations or distributing programs/schedules.

Operational Support: Be "on-call" for miscellaneous tasks as they arise, ensuring that any small hurdles are cleared quickly.

Official City of Carmel Volunteer T-shirt.

Community service hours (verification available upon request).

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