Volunteer with Portland Sunday Parkways

Last updated 3/13/2025

Volunteer shifts last about 3.5 hours, and you'll receive training before your shift and a free t-shirt!

• Volunteers are welcome to sign up for more than one shift and event.
• 16 & 17-year-old volunteers may work individually with a signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian.
• Minors under 16 may volunteer but must be with a parent or legal guardian during their volunteer shift.

Sign up to Volunteer

Volunteer roles

• Mobile Superhero - Help us keep the path clear from the seat of your bike.
• Intersection Superhero - Stay stationary and play crossing guard for a day.
• Info Booth Volunteers - Hand out event brochures, help answer questions, collect donations and survey responses.
• Volunteer Photographer - Capture the magic of the day by photographing the event and participants.

Volunteer responsibilities

• Act as a cheerful, energetic, communicative, empathetic, supportive, and assertive ambassador to the neighborhood on behalf of Portland Sunday Parkways.
• Help neighbors in cars get to and from their homes according to the instructions provided before your shift.
• Wear a Portland Sunday Parkways volunteer t-shirt to visually communicate your role to participants and the public.
• Wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring a water bottle, additional food, and any other supplies you may need to remain comfortable and present for your full shift.

Intersection Superhero responsibilities

• Set up and coordinate one or more intersections on the route according to provided instructions.
• Remain at assigned intersection for the duration of the shift to support people in cars and participants.
• Greet and help guide vehicles that must drive on route to and from their homes, while helping keep Parkways participants safe.
• Direct all other automobiles to the nearest flagger-controlled intersection.

Mobile Superhero responsibilities

• Patrol a section of the Sunday Parkways route by bike looking for neighbors to help.
• Escort neighbors in cars to or from their homes to aid the Intersection Superheroes.
• Direct all other motorists to the nearest flagger-controlled intersection.
• Bring a bicycle and be able to ride for the duration of the shift.
• Be able to ride a bike with confidence on a crowded street.

Fundraising opportunity for groups

Register your group to volunteer at Portland Sunday Parkways today!

Come together and raise funds for an organization by supporting Portland Sunday Parkways as a volunteer. Recruit five or more volunteers to receive a financial contribution for each assigned volunteer shift. Each group member must agree to volunteer as a Intersection Superhero or Mobile Superhero for the entire 3.5-hour shift.

For more information about Group Fundraising opportunities, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at SundayParkways@AxiomEventProductions.com

Adopting an intersection for organizations

This is a great opportunity to gain exposure and inform the community about your organization’s cause in a high visibility intersection. We place organizations at a slower intersection throughout the duration of the event. Your organization can set up a canopy with table and chairs and connect to all of the Parkways participants! One person on the team serves as an Intersection Superhero, receiving the training and helping neighbors get to and from their homes.  The rest of the team can focus on engaging with participants about your organization.

Ideas for your intersection:

• Cheering people on the route is fun and gets their attention
• Hand out healthy snacks, water, or fun freebies
• Create an art table for families and children to make their own souvenir
• Bring out activities to play in the street like sidewalk chalk or bubbles - we can find the perfect spot for your ideas!

For more information about adopting an intersection, please contact us at Sundayparkways@axiomeventproductions.com.