Make a Difference in Your Community!
Join a passionate team helping bring joy, beauty, and connection to Bellows Falls. Whether it’s decorating for the holidays, helping at events, or supporting local businesses, your time and energy make a real impact.
Why Volunteer With Us?
- Strengthen Your Community: Help create memorable experiences for residents and visitors.
- Learn and Grow: Gain hands-on experience in event planning, marketing, and more.
- Meet New People: Connect with like-minded neighbors who love Bellows Falls as much as you do.
- Have Fun: Volunteering with us is rewarding and enjoyable!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
🎄 LIGHT UP BF — Holiday Decorating Volunteers
Help us transform downtown into a winter wonderland!
Tasks include:
- ❄️ Hanging giant snowflakes
- 🌲 Putting up garlands
- 💡 Stringing lights
- 🎀 Adding bows, wreaths & other festive touches
- 🧹 Quick clean-up as we go
Next volunteer day:
📅 Sunday, Nov. 23 at 11 AM
Come for an hour or stay the whole time — every bit helps!
🎁 Holidays in Bellows Falls — Event Volunteers
Support our multi-week holiday celebration!
Ways to help:
- 📸 Assisting at the Instagram photo stations
- 🍬 Handing out treats & welcoming participants
- 🧩 Distributing Holiday BINGO cards
- 🖍️ Updating signage at participating businesses
- ✨ Explaining the raffle and answering simple questions
- 🎁 Organizing raffle baskets
- 📷 Taking photos or videos for social media
- 😊 Being a friendly “holiday helper” around downtown
Shifts vary by event — flexible timing available.
🎇 Parade of Lights — Volunteer Crew
Help parade night run smoothly and safely!
Needed help:
- 🎤 Assisting in the staging area (lineup for floats & walkers)
- 👋 Guiding spectators & answering simple questions
- 🎄 Distributing glow sticks, candy canes, or parade maps
- ✨ Adding quick decorative touches along the route
- 📸 Taking parade photos or short video clips
- 🧹 Light cleanup after the parade
Perfect for volunteers who love high-energy events!
🤝 General Volunteer Opportunities
Want to support the Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance year-round? These ongoing roles help keep downtown vibrant, connected, and welcoming — no event required!
🌟 Downtown Beautification
- Watering planters in warmer months
- Picking up light litter during casual walks
- Refreshing flyers or posters around town
- Helping with small décor swaps between seasons
🏪 Business Support & Outreach
- Dropping off materials to local shops
- Helping collect info for business spotlights
- Assisting with merchant check-ins before major downtown initiatives
📣 Community Engagement
- Helping distribute flyers to nearby neighborhoods
- Putting up posters at community boards
- Chatting with visitors or answering questions during busy hours
🗂️ Office & Admin Help
- Organizing materials
- Prepping mailings
- Simple data entry or sorting info
How to Sign Up
It’s easy to get involved! Choose the opportunities that excite you:
- Online: Fill out our volunteer registration form here
- In Person: Drop by our office or speak to a volunteer coordinator at an event.
- By Email: Email director@bellowsfallsvt.org
- By Call or Text: Call or text the director at (802) 518-0369
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience?
No! We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds. Training is provided for specific roles.
How much time is required?
We have opportunities ranging from a few hours to recurring roles—any contribution is valued.
Can I volunteer with friends or family?
Absolutely! Many volunteers bring friends, neighbors, or family to help.
Get Started Today!
Your time makes a difference. Be part of a team that brings magic to Bellows Falls all year round.