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About
Trail of Lights Volunteers assist with all aspects of the event, including serving as Trail Guides, Trail Ambassadors, and part of our interactive displays. Volunteers will provide information and direction to attendees, and help make this event fun and festive for all! Members of this team are the public face of the Trail of Lights and should bring lots of energy, a good sense of humor and willingness to interact with Trail attendees.
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
All Ages
Requirement Details
Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes prior to their shift start, bring lots of energy, a good sense of humor and be ready to work. Volunteers should expect to be outdoors for duration of shift and should wear weather-appropriate clothing (gloves, scarf, rain gear etc.,). Volunteers may bring a chair (for some positions) and flashlight if desired.
Perks
On the day of their service, volunteers will receive a free Trail of Lights T-shirt and access to a volunteer tent with refreshments, including dinner provided by Rudy's BBQ. As a token of our thanks, a complementary ZiP Fast Pass for an alternate day will also be given for Volunteers to enjoy the Trail at their leisure.
*The ZiP Fast Pass will permit early entry one hour before the general public at a private ZiP entrance for expedited entry, in addition to the VIP style ZiP lounge with seating, heat, and private restrooms.
*The ZiP Fast Pass will permit early entry one hour before the general public at a private ZiP entrance for expedited entry, in addition to the VIP style ZiP lounge with seating, heat, and private restrooms.
Parking Details
Close-in volunteer parking will be provided. Maps to follow 4 days prior to your volunteer shift.
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Shifts and Dates
1 - 13 of 13 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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STARS Program Volunteers | 4:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteer with organized groups who are visiting trail through the STARS program. Volunteers may provide tours or other assistance to student, senior, or other groups as part of this unique program that makes the trail accessible to all. | 6/6 | Over |
Check In & Info Volunteers | 5:00pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Provide direction and assistance to volunteers, exhibitors, or anyone who may need to enter the trail early. | 2/2 | Over |
Candy Land Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist with all aspects of this display including candy distribution, information and crowd control. | 6/8 | Over |
Community Stage Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist stage manager, performers, stage hands, and monitor green room. | 4/4 | Over |
Floater Team | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteer in any area assigned. Problem solvers and those who are flexible are encouraged to sign up here! | 10/30 | Over |
General Registration (Floater) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | 2286 Lou Neff Road Austin, TX 78701 Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | 39/∞ | Over | |
H-E-B Read 3 (HEB associates only) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Staff book giveaway and direct visitors. | 0/15 | Over |
Letters to Santa & Armadillo Craft Tent Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist children with all aspects of this display including, letter writing, crafts and crowd control. | 4/4 | Over |
Park Ambassador | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will help at the Zilker Tree and other attractions outside of trail. | 4/4 | Over |
Santa's Workshop Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist with all aspects of this display including crafts, photobooth, information and crowd control. | 7/7 | Over |
Seton Santa's House & HumanCarePhotographers (Seton Volunteers Only) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Staff Santa's house and direct visitors. Be a Humancare Photographer. | 2/24 | Over |
Trail Ambassador | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will be stationed outside of the trail to provide assistance and information to visitors as they enter the trail. | 15/16 | Over |
Trail Guide | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will be paired and stationed along the trail and displays to provide assistance and information to all visitors. | 45/45 | Over |
1 - 13 of 13 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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STARS Program Volunteers | 4:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteer with organized groups who are visiting trail through the STARS program. Volunteers may provide tours or other assistance to student, senior, or other groups as part of this unique program that makes the trail accessible to all. | 6/6 | Over |
Check In & Info Volunteers | 5:00pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Provide direction and assistance to volunteers, exhibitors, or anyone who may need to enter the trail early. | 2/2 | Over |
Candy Land Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist with all aspects of this display including candy distribution, information and crowd control. | 7/8 | Over |
Community Stage Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist stage manager, performers, stage hands, and monitor green room. | 2/4 | Over |
Floater Team | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteer in any area assigned. Problem solvers and those who are flexible are encouraged to sign up here! | 9/30 | Over |
General Registration (Floater) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | 2286 Lou Neff Road Austin, TX 78701 Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | 17/∞ | Over | |
H-E-B Read 3 (HEB associates only) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Staff book giveaway and direct visitors. | 0/15 | Over |
Letters to Santa & Armadillo Craft Tent Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist children with all aspects of this display including, letter writing, crafts and crowd control. | 4/4 | Over |
Park Ambassador | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will help at the Zilker Tree and other attractions outside of trail. | 4/4 | Over |
Santa's Workshop Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist with all aspects of this display including crafts, photobooth, information and crowd control. | 6/7 | Over |
Seton Santa's House & HumanCarePhotographers (Seton Volunteers Only) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Staff Santa's house and direct visitors. Be a Humancare Photographer. | 0/24 | Over |
Trail Ambassador | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will be stationed outside of the trail to provide assistance and information to visitors as they enter the trail. | 13/16 | Over |
Trail Guide | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will be paired and stationed along the trail and displays to provide assistance and information to all visitors. | 44/45 | Over |
1 - 13 of 13 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STARS Program Volunteers | 4:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteer with organized groups who are visiting trail through the STARS program. Volunteers may provide tours or other assistance to student, senior, or other groups as part of this unique program that makes the trail accessible to all. | 5/6 | Over |
Check In & Info Volunteers | 5:00pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Provide direction and assistance to volunteers, exhibitors, or anyone who may need to enter the trail early. | 2/2 | Over |
Candy Land Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist with all aspects of this display including candy distribution, information and crowd control. | 6/8 | Over |
Community Stage Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist stage manager, performers, stage hands, and monitor green room. | 4/4 | Over |
Floater Team | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteer in any area assigned. Problem solvers and those who are flexible are encouraged to sign up here! | 4/30 | Over |
General Registration (Floater) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | 2286 Lou Neff Road Austin, TX 78701 Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | 14/∞ | Over | |
H-E-B Read 3 (HEB associates only) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Staff book giveaway and direct visitors. | 0/15 | Over |
Letters to Santa & Armadillo Craft Tent Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist children with all aspects of this display including, letter writing, crafts and crowd control. | 2/4 | Over |
Park Ambassador | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will help at the Zilker Tree and other attractions outside of trail. | 2/4 | Over |
Santa's Workshop Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist with all aspects of this display including crafts, photobooth, information and crowd control. | 6/7 | Over |
Seton Santa's House & HumanCarePhotographers (Seton Volunteers Only) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Staff Santa's house and direct visitors. Be a Humancare Photographer. | 0/24 | Over |
Trail Ambassador | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will be stationed outside of the trail to provide assistance and information to visitors as they enter the trail. | 7/16 | Over |
Trail Guide | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will be paired and stationed along the trail and displays to provide assistance and information to all visitors. | 39/45 | Over |
1 - 13 of 13 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STARS Program Volunteers | 4:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteer with organized groups who are visiting trail through the STARS program. Volunteers may provide tours or other assistance to student, senior, or other groups as part of this unique program that makes the trail accessible to all. | 5/6 | Over |
Check In & Info Volunteers | 5:00pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Provide direction and assistance to volunteers, exhibitors, or anyone who may need to enter the trail early. | 2/2 | Over |
Candy Land Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist with all aspects of this display including candy distribution, information and crowd control. | 5/8 | Over |
Community Stage Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist stage manager, performers, stage hands, and monitor green room. | 4/4 | Over |
Floater Team | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteer in any area assigned. Problem solvers and those who are flexible are encouraged to sign up here! | 9/30 | Over |
General Registration (Floater) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | 2286 Lou Neff Road Austin, TX 78701 Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | 17/∞ | Over | |
H-E-B Read 3 (HEB associates only) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Staff book giveaway and direct visitors. | 0/15 | Over |
Letters to Santa & Armadillo Craft Tent Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist children with all aspects of this display including, letter writing, crafts and crowd control. | 4/4 | Over |
Park Ambassador | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will help at the Zilker Tree and other attractions outside of trail. | 4/4 | Over |
Santa's Workshop Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist with all aspects of this display including crafts, photobooth, information and crowd control. | 6/7 | Over |
Seton Santa's House & HumanCarePhotographers (Seton Volunteers Only) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Staff Santa's house and direct visitors. Be a Humancare Photographer. | 0/24 | Over |
Trail Ambassador | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will be stationed outside of the trail to provide assistance and information to visitors as they enter the trail. | 17/16 | Over |
Trail Guide | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will be paired and stationed along the trail and displays to provide assistance and information to all visitors. | 43/45 | Over |
1 - 13 of 13 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STARS Program Volunteers | 4:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteer with organized groups who are visiting trail through the STARS program. Volunteers may provide tours or other assistance to student, senior, or other groups as part of this unique program that makes the trail accessible to all. | 2/6 | Over |
Check In & Info Volunteers | 5:00pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Provide direction and assistance to volunteers, exhibitors, or anyone who may need to enter the trail early. | 2/2 | Over |
Candy Land Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist with all aspects of this display including candy distribution, information and crowd control. | 4/8 | Over |
Community Stage Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist stage manager, performers, stage hands, and monitor green room. | 4/4 | Over |
Floater Team | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteer in any area assigned. Problem solvers and those who are flexible are encouraged to sign up here! | 8/30 | Over |
General Registration (Floater) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | 2286 Lou Neff Road Austin, TX 78701 Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | 15/∞ | Over | |
H-E-B Read 3 (HEB associates only) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Staff book giveaway and direct visitors. | 0/15 | Over |
Letters to Santa & Armadillo Craft Tent Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist children with all aspects of this display including, letter writing, crafts and crowd control. | 3/4 | Over |
Park Ambassador | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will help at the Zilker Tree and other attractions outside of trail. | 4/4 | Over |
Santa's Workshop Assistant | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Assist with all aspects of this display including crafts, photobooth, information and crowd control. | 7/7 | Over |
Seton Santa's House & HumanCarePhotographers (Seton Volunteers Only) | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Staff Santa's house and direct visitors. Be a Humancare Photographer. | 0/24 | Over |
Trail Ambassador | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will be stationed outside of the trail to provide assistance and information to visitors as they enter the trail. | 6/16 | Over |
Trail Guide | 5:30pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | Volunteer HQ @ Zilker Park located at the corner of Lou Neff Rd and Stratford Dr. | Volunteers will be paired and stationed along the trail and displays to provide assistance and information to all visitors. | 36/45 | Over |