Over 150 volunteers make Woodbury Days a success!

The community spirit comes alive with Woodbury Days volunteers and Council volunteers. Everyone pitches in using their unique talents and abilities throughout the year to help make Woodbury Days a spectacular community event!

We need volunteers to help greet guests as they arrive at the park, provide assistance to vendors, call Bingo numbers, answer questions at the Information Booth and more. We welcome individuals, families and even groups, ages 12 and older, to volunteer with us. Teens, this is a great way to build leadership and community service experience. Please, grab your neighbors, friends or co-workers and come lend a hand while having fun

Mark your calendar for the Volunteer Information Meeting!

Sunday, August 23; 1 p.m. at the Ojibway Park Building

Businesses, community groups and church groups can apply to volunteer together.    Shift start and end times for your group would be aligned so you can enjoy some fun together afterwards at the event!

If interested, please email volunteers@woodburydays.org with the following info:

  • Group size (8 max)
  • Minimum age of volunteers in your group if under 18
  • Preferred date and time: Friday evening, Saturday morning,  Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning or Sunday afternoon.
  • Contact information for the group leader, including: Name, email and best phone number to contact you at.
Group application deadline is May 15.

There are so many different volunteer positions available at Woodbury Days! please review this list of roles to help determine where your skills can best be utilized.

Business Fair Set up
Help ensure a smooth, safe setup experience for Business Fair vendors as they arrive during their scheduled times.

  • Guide vehicle traffic in one direction for safety and efficiency.
  • Help vendors unload supplies at their booth location.
  • Assist vendors with setup as requested (for example, helping raise a tent).

Physical requirements include: walking, standing and lifting items.

Business Fair Clean up
Help ensure a smooth, safe closing experience for Business Fair vendors as they tear down and depart the event.

  • Prep for event closing and remove booth numbers to be used for future events.
  • Starting at 4 p.m., assist vendors with tear down, such as taking down tents and loading vehicles with supplies.
  • Direct vehicle traffic in one direction for safety and efficiency.
  • After vendors depart, pick up remaining trash and materials.
  • Assist council members with dismantling booths and signage as needed.

Physical requirements include: walking, standing and lifting items.

Volunteer Check-In
Welcome volunteers to their shifts and make sure they have the supplies and instructions they need to be successful during their shift.

  • Check in volunteers and connect them with area leads as needed.
  • Distribute T-shirts, lanyards, and parking passes to volunteers who still need supplies.
  • Notify council members of volunteer gaps or absences for the shift.
  • Coordinate floater assignments and manage traffic into the Council room in the park building.

Physical requirements include: primarily seated inside a park building

South Gate Monitor
Manage traffic flow at the South Gate so authorized vendors, volunteers and guests using handicap accessible parking can access the VIP lot.

  • Check parking passes and admit authorized traffic.
  • Direct public traffic to available parking and the shuttle site.
  • Direct bike traffic to the bike corral.
  • Communicate with council for special traffic needs

Physical requirements include: walking and standing. Walkie-talkies provided. Consider bringing a chair/umbrella and a water bottle.

Info Booth
Serve as a welcoming resource for guests by answering questions, providing directions, and sharing event details. Support button sales, lost and found, and help ensure attendees have a smooth experience.

  • Provide key information and directions to guests.
  • Be outgoing and familiar with the overall event schedule and locations.

Physical requirements include: standing.

Parade Minder
Help ensure spectators and parade participants stay safe along the parade route.

  • Block off intersections and manage traffic during the parade.
  • Assist with cleanup afterward.
  • May help floats line up in order.

Physical requirements include: Walking and standing. Safety vests provided. Consider bringing a chair/umbrella.

Bingo Tent
Help ensure bingo patrons have a fun and fair experience.

  • Support fair play and help games run smoothly.
  • Distribute and collect bingo cards.
  • Assist players and keep the area organized.

Physical requirements include: walking and standing.

Taste Tent
Help keep the Taste Tent clean and welcoming so guests can enjoy their snack or meal in a pleasant dining area.

  • Wipe down tables with disinfectant spray after each group leaves.
  • Clean up spills around tables and in walkways.
  • Monitor trash bins and ensure they are emptied promptly.
  • Assist guests with special needs as able.

Physical requirements include: walking and standing. Gloves and cleaning supplies provided.

Floater
Step in where needed to cover open positions and assist council members with general event tasks. Ideal for adaptable volunteers who are ready for varied assignments.

Fireworks
Help with fireworks area setup and Sunday morning cleanup.

Physical requirements include: walking and standing. Aility to pick up and move small objects.

Bike Coral Attendant
Help make Woodbury Days bike-friendly by welcoming riders at the Bike Corral and safely checking bikes in and out throughout the event.

  • Greet bicyclists at the Bike Corral and thank them for riding
  • Check in each bicycle and store bikes in the secure area.
  • Monitor the Bike Corral area for safety.
  • Retrieve bicycles and assist riders at checkout as they exit the event.

Physical requirements include: standing and walking, some lifting and moving of bicycles may be required.

For additional information or if you have any questions regarding volunteering at Woodbury Days, please email volunteers@woodburydays.org.