Volunteer with Downtown Spokane

Downtown Spokane is looking for interested individuals or groups who would like to participate in a service, event, or office based activities that help keep downtown moving.

About This Series

Volunteer opportunities vary. Some are re-occurring, some are individual-day events, and others are a part of a larger community celebration.

We've detailed a few events here and all volunteer activities will be listed as an event below. To sign-up to participate please complete the online form and a representative from downtown will be in contact.

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First Friday Hospitality Team

  • When: The Tuesday immediately prior to First Friday.
  • Where: Participating First Friday Venues
  • What: Deliver First Friday walking guides and posters to participating venues. Check  in and make sure that venues needs are met and network among local art supporters.

Volunteers should have an interest in art, be available mid-afternoon and have the ability to walk for longer distances around downtown Spokane.

Spring Planting

Help plant 150+ sidewalk planters in the downtown core as a team or individual. Number of planters in planting zones vary. First come first served.

  • TBD: Volunteers needed 4, Monroe Street, Mallon
  • TBD: Volunteers needed 2, Main Ave, Riverside Ave, Sprague Ave, Wall Street, Howard Street

Fall Fest

When:

    • Fall Fest Carnival October 2, 11:00am to 2:00pm- 16 Helpers
    • Fall Fest Carnival October 2, 2:00-5:00pm- 16 Helpers
    • Fall Fest Carnival October 3, 11:00am to 2:00pm- 16 Helpers
    • Fall Fest Carnival October 3, 2:00-5:00pm- 16 Helpers

Where: Wall Street between Main and Spokane Falls Blvd

What: Manage various carnival games at the Fall Fest Country Carnival. Give away prizes and have fun! Manage pumpkin patch distribution.

Need: 10-15 volunteers per shift. Four hours of parking validation will be provided for River Park Square.

Crescent Window Display Refurbishment

  • When: Saturday / Sundays in September and October
  • Where: To be determined
  • What: Help bring the tradition of holidays displays back to life in downtown Spokane! The Crescent Window Displays returned for the 2018 holiday season and a whole new set of found figurines need to be prepared to delight families again in 2019.

Volunteers needed: If you have experience working with small motors, backdrops, set design or with fabrics and costuming, please indicate an interest in volunteering to refurbish displays. A downtown representative will reach out with specific tasks.

Coming Up

Past Events

  • Wednesday, Feb 21 / 12:00pm

    Virtual event: Pathways Forward

    Pathways Forward is a free, virtual, educational, roundtable discussion series designed to pave a path forward by engaging the community in conversations with local experts, leaders, and YWCA staff members. Join YWCA Spokane during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month as we engage the community with key Spokane experts in a progress-minded conversation on self-regulation and social emotional learning centered on youth.

  • Saturday, Mar 23 / 11:00am

    Spokane Volunteer Fair

    Hello there!
    We have heard repeatedly from non profits that have utilized the Womans Club the lack of volunteerism that has really come to a head since COVID. We thought about the rich history of volunteerism embodied in our club from Mae Hutton thru 2 world wars to the present day, and thought what better way to celebrate Womans History month than a volunteer fair!

    What: Volunteer Fair with 15-20 local non profits, simple lunch included free

    When: March 23rd from 11-4

    Where: The Womans Club of Spokane at 1428 W 9th Ave

    Cost: Free both for our neighbors/community and for the non profits to host a table

    Why: Because the motto of the Greater Federation of Womans Clubs is "live the volunteer spirit."

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