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Volunteer Opportunities

The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to enhance the community’s quality of life by providing innovatively designed parks, connected pathways, and diverse recreational opportunities for all citizens.

The strength of our city lies in the involvement of its residents, and we invite you to be a part of that positive change. Volunteering with the City of Meridian gives you the opportunity to share your time, skills, and enthusiasm in building a stronger, more connected community. From supporting special events to greeting visitors at City Hall, or beautifying our parks, your efforts make a meaningful difference.

Browse through our available volunteer opportunities and see how you can contribute to making Meridian a place where everyone thrives. Together, we can create a vibrant, welcoming city for all.

 

Volunteer Programs

Weekly Scheduled Opportunities

City Hall Lobby

  • Greet & direct citizens at Meridian City Hall
  • Answer general questions regarding Meridian
Park Ambassadors
  • Engage with park attendees, offer information and answer questions.
  • Notify Park staff if any facilities needs attention
  • Help keep parks clean
  • Complete small projects 
City Hall 3rd Grade Tours 
  • Lead students on a hands-on learning tour of Meridian City Hall  
  • Provide interactive learning about local government and city operations
Special Event Volunteer Opportunities
Police Officer showing a young boy how to ride a bike

Unplug and Be Outside

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Kleiner Park 

Volunteers needed for set up, information table, activity help and tear down between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. 

Aerial view of Settlers Park in the sunset with a crowd gathered for a movie night

Sparklight Movie Night

Every other Friday night starting May 30, 2025, in Settlers Park. Volunteers needs to help set up (6:00 - 8:00 pm) and tear down immediately following the movie. 

  • May 30
  • June 13 & 27
  • July 11 & 25
  • August 15
A band playing in the Kleiner bandshell with a crowd in the foreground

Kleiner Park Live

Every other Friday night starting Friday, June 6 in Kleiner Park.

One volunteer needed to help set up and clean up from 6:00 - 9:30 pm 

  • June 6 & 20 
  • July 18
  • August 1 & 15 
The Meridian Parks and Recreation pop up tent during the Fourth of July Celebration

Independence Day Celebration

Friday, July 4, 2025, in Storey Park

Volunteers needs to help staff information table and lead family activities from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. 

 

 

For more information, contact meridianvolunteer@meridiancity.org or fill out the volunteer application above.

Girl Scout Gold Award & Eagle Scout Merit Badge Project Guidelines


The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is a proud supporter of Girl and Boy Scouts who wish to complete Gold Award and Eagle Scout Award projects within Meridian’s city parks.

We are able to partner with only a few of the many scouts who apply each season. Your project proposal is most likely to be accepted when:

  • The project will have a lasting legacy in our city.
  • The project is not too simple or too complex- it meets the Scouting organization's requirements and can be completed with limited parental or adult involvement.
  • The project proposal includes detailed information about project materials and expenses.
  • The scout communicates professionally (in phone calls, meetings, emails, etc.) with the city coordinator.
  • The project proposal is submitted well in advance.

Staff Appointed Projects - There are no Staff Appointed Projects available at this time. Please submit your original proposal here ».

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33. E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642

 

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