Volunteer: The Great Holiday String-AlongThe Holidays are right around the corner, that means it's time to start preparing for the Celebration of Lights! We have a simple, but meaningful way to spread some holiday cheer, and to get involved in one of the most popular O'Fallon traditions! We need your help to unpack and tie-together Christmas lights so they will be ready to hang and sparkle for the season. Volunteer Position: Unpackage lightsTie lights togetherVolunteer Requirements: Volunteers must be 15 years or older, unless with an adultVolunteers will meet staff at the shed across from the Heald Home in Fort Zumwalt ParkProgram: Festivals, Concerts & Seasonal Events The Holidays are right around the corner, that means it's time to start preparing for the Celebration of Lights! We have a simple, but meaningful way to spread some holiday cheer, and to get involved in one of the most popular O'Fallon traditions! We need your help to unpack and tie-together Christmas lights so they will be ready to hang and sparkle for the season. Volunteer Position: Unpackage lightsTie lights togetherVolunteer Requirements: Volunteers must be 15 years or older, unless with an adultVolunteers will meet staff at the shed across from the Heald Home in Fort Zumwalt ParkProgram: Festivals, Concerts & Seasonal Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 63366 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food Truck Fright & FilmDead to Dames Park for the fall version of our popular Food Truck Frenzy. We'll have a great time enjoying delicious food truck fare, hanging out with some of your favorite characters and getting into the spooky spirit! This year also includes a movie on the athletic field. Volunteer Position: Parking lot duty: Direct traffic in the ADA parking lotProgram: Festivals, Concerts & Seasonal Events Dead to Dames Park for the fall version of our popular Food Truck Frenzy. We'll have a great time enjoying delicious food truck fare, hanging out with some of your favorite characters and getting into the spooky spirit! This year also includes a movie on the athletic field. Volunteer Position: Parking lot duty: Direct traffic in the ADA parking lotProgram: Festivals, Concerts & Seasonal Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 9, 2026 Zip Code: 63366 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Tree Lighting CeremonyThis family-friendly event needs a few of Santa's helpers to make it a spectacular evening for all! The night begins with Mayor Henessy counting down to the lighting of the holiday tree. There will be children's activities, musical performances, and more! Volunteer Positions: Holiday Games: Engage youth in a variety of holiday-themed gamesPhotos with Santa: Help manage the line to Santa Claus, and take photos as neededHoliday Train: Assist riders as they board the trainVolunteer Requirements: Volunteers must be 15 years or older unless with an adultProgram: Festivals, Concerts & Seasonal Events This family-friendly event needs a few of Santa's helpers to make it a spectacular evening for all! The night begins with Mayor Henessy counting down to the lighting of the holiday tree. There will be children's activities, musical performances, and more! Volunteer Positions: Holiday Games: Engage youth in a variety of holiday-themed gamesPhotos with Santa: Help manage the line to Santa Claus, and take photos as neededHoliday Train: Assist riders as they board the trainVolunteer Requirements: Volunteers must be 15 years or older unless with an adultProgram: Festivals, Concerts & Seasonal Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 18, 2026 Zip Code: 63366 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Celebration of Lights-Holiday StrollFor three nights only, visitors will walk along the illuminated route, visit with Santa and other special holiday characters, live Clydesdales, and enjoy a fireworks show over lake Whetsel. Volunteer Positions: Character Helper; assist the characters with getting around the parkDocent: must meet qualifications for thisFood donation assistance; direct people entering the park where to put canned good donationsVolunteer Requirements: Volunteers must be 15 years or older, unless with an adultProgram: Festivals, Concerts & Seasonal Events For three nights only, visitors will walk along the illuminated route, visit with Santa and other special holiday characters, live Clydesdales, and enjoy a fireworks show over lake Whetsel. Volunteer Positions: Character Helper; assist the characters with getting around the parkDocent: must meet qualifications for thisFood donation assistance; direct people entering the park where to put canned good donationsVolunteer Requirements: Volunteers must be 15 years or older, unless with an adultProgram: Festivals, Concerts & Seasonal Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 63366 Allow Groups: No |