Volunteer

Calling all volunteers!

The Columbus, Indiana Pride Festival wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers! Read about our volunteer opportunities below and email volunteer@columbusinpride.org with additional questions or to sign up. 

Volunteers age 14-17 may volunteer alone with signed parent/guardian consent. Volunteers age 13 or under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of their volunteer shift. 

Sign up by 8/6 to receive your preferred tshirt size. We will still gladly accept volunteers after 8/6, but shirts and sizes may be limited. 

We love corporate groups! 

Does your company encourage volunteerism? Bring your whole team to the festival!

Volunteer info

We are in need of 30-50 volunteers for our 2025 Pride Festival on Saturday, September 6 at Mill Race Park. Our biggest needs are listed below, but additional opportunities may also be available.

Our Volunteer needs

  • Setup before the festival - helping to manage the parking lot, helping vendors move items to their assigned spots

  • Volunteer during the festival - checking on vendors, checking/changing trash, helping to manage the parking lot, helping in the Kids’ Zone

  • Tear down after the festival - helping vendors load items into their cars, cleaning up park

  • Rain, shine, wind, or heat - we still need volunteers! You will be outside for the duration of your shift, so please plan to dress for the weather

Why Volunteer?

Show your support for Pride and the LGBTQ+ community by helping with one of the biggest Pride festivals in Indiana!

Columbus, IN Pride is organized by a committee of volunteers, but additional people are needed to ensure our festival runs smoothly.

  • Volunteer positions and times are flexible and can accommodate your needs and availability

  • Volunteers typically work for part of the festival so that they can still fully participate before/after their shifts

  • All volunteers receive a free tshirt thanks to our partners at United Way and other incentives provided by SeyferthPR/McDonald’s. Sign up before 8/6 to receive your preferred t-shirt size

  • Water and snacks available at the Pride booth for all volunteers 

  • Volunteers working during lunch time will be provided food