Halloween Event Volunteers Needed for Safe & Sound: The Midnight Carnival

🎪 HELP US BRING THE MIDNIGHT CARNIVAL TO LIFE!

Brighter Future Cares is seeking volunteers for our 2nd Annual Safe & Sound Halloween Spooktacular: The Midnight Carnival, taking place Saturday, October 17 in San Jose.

Safe & Sound is a family-focused community Halloween event featuring Trunk-or-Treat, carnival games, community resources, family activities and our new 8-room Midnight Carnival haunted pathway.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers who want to help create a fun, welcoming and safe Halloween experience for local families.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

🎭 Haunted Pathway Actors & Performers

🔨 Haunted Attraction Build & Set Design

🎨 Decorations & Maker Space

🎪 Carnival Games

🎟️ Ticket Booth & Guest Check-In

🚗 Parking & Arrival Support

🍬 Trunk-or-Treat Support

🤝 Vendor & Community Partner Support

👋 BFC Welcome & Information

☎️ Haunted Pathway Queue & Guest Experience

📸 Photography / Social Media / Behind-the-Scenes

🧹 Event Operations, Grounds & Restroom Monitoring

📦 Setup & Breakdown

🏃 Runners & Floaters

EVENT DAY

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026

📍 San José High School, San Jose, CA

🎃 Public Event: 3:00–8:00 PM

Volunteer shifts will also be available for morning setup and evening breakdown.

CAN'T VOLUNTEER ON OCTOBER 17?

We also need volunteers before the event to help us build The Midnight Carnival!

Pre-event volunteers may help paint scenery, transform cardboard and recycled materials into props, organize supplies, decorate, assemble room prototypes and prepare materials for event day.

No haunted-house, construction or acting experience is required. We'll provide direction and assignments.

This is a great opportunity for individuals, teens seeking service hours, families, student organizations, community groups and corporate volunteer teams.

WHAT VOLUNTEERS CAN EXPECT

• Clear role assignments
• Event-day orientation
• Community service verification upon request
• Opportunities for individuals and groups
• A creative, community-centered volunteer experience

READY TO ANSWER THE CALL? ☎️

Complete the Brighter Future Cares Safe & Sound Get Involved Form:

https://forms.gle/od6r1X8PPQUcN2Dk7

Questions? Contact Brighter Future Cares at events@brighterfuturecares.org.

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