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Fireworks & Flannels - Winter's Coolest Family-Friendly Event

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Waterford, MI
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  • Details

    Date:
    February 14, 2026
    3:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    36
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Family, Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Other Requirements:
    All volunteers must have a valid application and waiver on file. Adult volunteers will also need to pass a basic background check.

    Description

    We need volunteers to help serve up some Frosty Fun at Waterford Oaks County Park! The event will feature cozy outdoor activities and a fireworks show during the middle of Michigan's brrrr season.

    Volunteers will assist staff and rotate through various stations:

    • carriage ride lines
    • break area
    • crafts
    • outdoor games
    • snowshoe station
    • picture booth at lighted walk
    • wagon ride lines

    There are two shifts to choose from: 3:30 - 6:30 pm and 6:00- 8:30 pm. This is an outdoor event and you will need to dress accordingly.

    Location

    On-site
    BMX Track at Waterford Oaks County Park, 1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan, US
    1702 Scott Lake Road

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    In order to become a volunteer, please follow these instructions:

    Fill out the proper application (adult or minor).

    Complete and pass a background check (adults 18+ only).

    Our Parks Commission has directed us to perform background checks that include a search of these 3 areas:

    • Nationwide Criminal Database
    • Social Security Address Trace
    • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry

    This step is intended to provide for the safety and security of Park patrons, other volunteers and staff at our recreation programs and operations. Please note: you will be invited to complete this via email and/or text and the link expires after 5 days. Please reply to have a new link sent if you miss the deadline.

    To ensure your application process goes smoothly, please whitelist or add the following emails to your address book: [VolunteerMail@Volgistics.com]VolunteerMail@Volgistics.com and [no-reply@mail.verifiedfirst.com]no-reply@mail.verifiedfirst.com. You will receive an email when your application has been processed, a copy of your background check once completed and a final confirmation email on your volunteer status.

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