Volunteers are at the heart of Renton events and community! From one-time opportunities to ongoing needs, we have a variety of options for volunteers to contribute to the community. Please fill out this interest form and we will contact you soon. Thank you!
More information about volunteer roles is listed below the form. Scroll down for additional information!
Farmers Market
Join us June-September at the Info Booth where will be promoting downtown events and business specials. If you are interested in volunteering in a different capacity, email the Farmers Market Coordinator, Carrie L. Olson. Click here for general information on the Renton Farmers Market.
Downtown Clean-Ups
Join us for our quarterly clean-up events! Refreshments and supplies (grabbers, bags, vests, and gloves) will be provided. Any amount of time you can donate would be greatly appreciated as we strive to do our part for a litter-free downtown!
Help with Special Events
We are always looking for volunteers to help us on the day of special events. These include community events such as the twice-annual Wine Walk, our Halloween event, Small Business Saturday, and the Santa House. You can find links to more information on these and other downtown events here. After signing up, make sure to check your email for updates on event volunteer recruitment and training!
Join a Standing Committee
Are you looking for a way to get even more involved in your community? Do you love historic buildings and supporting local businesses? Would you like to help create a beautiful and thriving downtown Renton?
If so, you could be a perfect volunteer for one of our standing committees! Based upon the Main Street 4-Point Approach, the Renton Downtown Partnership has four committees: Design, Promotion, Economic Vitality, and Organization. Click on the name of a committee below to view a one-page fact sheet with more information on the mission, objectives, and example activities for that specific committee.
Design Committee
Economic Vitality Committee
Promotion Committee
Organization Committee
Responsibilities of Committee Members:
- Commit to at least one year of service
- Commit to monthly committee meetings and to subcommittee meetings if appropriate
- Works 3 to 5 hours per month outside of committee meetings
- Attend all training sessions
- Read selected orientation materials
- Learn about the Main Street Approach® to downtown revitalization
- Recruit/orient new members
- Prepare in advance for meetings
- Cooperatively draft an annual work plan
- Take responsibility for projects
- Always present the organization positively to the public
Expectations:
- Attend the majority of committee meetings (being proactive about communicating absences)
- Participating in projects, moving them along in and outside of meetings
- Volunteer during project implementation or events throughout the year
- Be kind, open to other’s ideas and feedback, and have fun!
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