The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to enhance the community’s quality of life by providing innovatively designed parks, connected pathways, and diverse recreational opportunities for all citizens.
The strength of our city lies in the involvement of its residents, and we invite you to be a part of that positive change. Volunteering with the City of Meridian gives you the opportunity to share your time, skills, and enthusiasm in building a stronger, more connected community. From supporting special events to greeting visitors at City Hall, or beautifying our parks, your efforts make a meaningful difference.
Browse through our available volunteer opportunities and see how you can contribute to making Meridian a place where everyone thrives. Together, we can create a vibrant, welcoming city for all.
Volunteer Programs
Weekly Scheduled Opportunities
City Hall Lobby
- Greet & direct citizens at Meridian City Hall
- Answer general questions regarding Meridian
Park Ambassadors
- Engage with park attendees, offer information and answer questions.
- Notify Park staff if any facilities needs attention
- Help keep parks clean
- Complete small projects
City Hall 3rd Grade Tours 
- Lead students on a hands-on learning tour of Meridian City Hall
- Provide interactive learning about local government and city operations
Special Event Volunteer Opportunities
Sparklight Movie Night
Every other Friday night starting May 30, 2025, in Settlers Park. Volunteers are needed to help set up, greet and wrist band guests and tear- down.
This is ideal for team building and small groups. A minimum of 4 adults is required. Groups can use this as a fundraising event OR get acknowledged as a volunteer partner on the website and at the event.
Shift is from 6:15 pm - midnight (or close of movie)
- May 30
- June 13 & 27
- July 11 & 25
- August 15
Unplug and Be Outside
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Kleiner Park
Volunteers needed for set up, information table, activity help and tear down between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Connections Credit Union Kleiner Park Live
Every other Friday night starting Friday, June 6 in Kleiner Park.
- June 6 & 20
- July 18
- August 1 & 15
Shift: 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025, in Storey Park
Volunteers needs to help staff information table and lead family activities.
First Shift: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Second Shift: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fall Special Events
Community Art Party
Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Kleiner Park
- First: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
- Second: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Meridian City Hall Plaza
- First Shift: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
- Second Shift 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Christmas Volunteer Opportunities
Winter Lights Parade
Friday, December 5, 2025 in Downtown Meridian
Help with the parade. We need 100+ volunteers for the parade safety staff.
- Set-up: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
- Parade Line-up: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
- Street Closure: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- Crowd Management: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tear Down / Clean Up: 8:00 - 10 pm
Children's Winterland Festival
Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Meridian Homecourt
Help with Christmas themed crafts and games for this festive event for children in the community.
- First Shift: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
- Second Shift: 11:30 - 2:30 pm
Special Events Sign Up
For more information, contact meridianvolunteer@meridiancity.org or fill out the volunteer application above.
Girl Scout Gold Award & Eagle Scout Merit Badge Project Guidelines
The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is a proud supporter of Girl and Boy Scouts who wish to complete Gold Award and Eagle Scout Award projects within Meridian’s city parks.
We are able to partner with only a few of the many scouts who apply each season. Your project proposal is most likely to be accepted when:
- The project will have a lasting legacy in our city.
- The project is not too simple or too complex- it meets the Scouting organization's requirements and can be completed with limited parental or adult involvement.
- The project proposal includes detailed information about project materials and expenses.
- The scout communicates professionally (in phone calls, meetings, emails, etc.) with the city coordinator.
- The project proposal is submitted well in advance.
Staff Appointed Projects - There are no Staff Appointed Projects available at this time. Please submit your original proposal here ».
Volunteer Spotlight - JustServe
Huge shoutout to JustServe for helping organize over 250 students and adults to help plant flowers last week on Wednesday, May 31st! Our Parks staff is so thankful that you all put in almost 400 hours across 15 different parks in Meridian! Thank you again for your hard work JustServe!
Location
33. E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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meridianvolunteer@meridiancity.org
(208) 888-3579