Volunteer
Our Support Team is at the heart of every Veterans Day Parade. It takes many helping hands to make the parade happen! We are recruiting for 2024. Team check in is at 7:00 am. The parade times will be announced later.
We have a variety of volunteer roles to fill on Parade Day. Please read the descriptions below, and let us know what your first and second choices are. Since roles are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, you may be assigned to the team with the greatest need beyond your preference. Each individual must register below to participate on one of our teams.
Lineup Team
Assist parade participants to find their correct spot in the line up, escort them through the parade to avoid bottlenecks at the parade conclusion, assist remaining incoming participants to their correct end spot. Section Leaders help direct Lineup Team, while the Lineup Director provides instruction on which group will go next. The lineup registration table is organized by 2-3 people as well.
Parking Guards
Stand guard over secured parking lots, to ensure vehicles do not park in spaces where we have assigned parade participants to park at the conclusion of their trip through the parade.
Pre-Parade Party Makers
Distribute patriotic "swag" to parade goers along the route before the parade starts to get the energy going!
Setup Team
Arriving at or before 7:00 am, assist with setting up tables, chairs, and tents. Additionally, after the stage is set up, add finishing touches of chairs, water, and reserved seating for distinguished guests.
Cleanup Team
Assist with all aspects of breaking down the site and additional pickup as needed.
As you can see, these tasks involve running parade logistics, therefore, we do not have open opportunities for children. We do recognize that the parade may offer an opportunity for children and teens to be involved in supporting our Veterans, so if you already have a specific project in mind and would like to be a parade participant, please register here. Parents: If you have a mature, responsible teen who wants to work in an adult role, please sign up yourself and your teen can volunteer alongside you. Thank you for your interest and understanding!
Sign up for a support team by completing the information below.
By clicking "Register" above, I hereby represent that:
1. I am 18 years of age or older.
2. I recognize and appreciate any dangers and risks inherent in participating in this Event.
3. I am submitting this release and waiver of liability declaration voluntarily, and of my own free will.
4. I have no physical or emotional problems which will impair my ability to participate for the Portland Veterans Day Parade.
5. I hold harmless and agree to indemnify Veterans Day Portland Inc., its officers, directors, employees, agents, and other team members from all claims, liability, and damages I may sustain from any bodily injury, personal injury, or property damage which may occur from any cause, including negligence, before, during, and after this event in which I voluntarily participate.
6. I undertake to perform such services without compensation, and that in performing such services, I acknowledge that I am NOT acting as an employee of Veterans Day Portland Inc.; unless currently employed by the company.
7. I acknowledge the Portland Veterans Day Parade is an inclusive, nonpartisan, family-friendly event officially permitted by the City of Portland. I understand the parade reserves the right to remove anyone at any time who displays behavior in a manner that is not in alignment with the spirit of the event.
8. I acknowledge that I have read and understand this entire Waiver of Liability and Release, and I agree to all of its terms.