Volunteer Opportunity: Lowell Festival Force Ambassador
Organization: DIY Lowell
Location: Lowell, MA (Hybrid – remote and in-person)
Time Commitment: ~3–4 hours/week (April–October event season; occasional winter events)
Are you passionate about community, festivals, and helping others shine? DIY Lowell is seeking an enthusiastic Lowell Festival Force Ambassador to join our team of changemakers! This volunteer will play a key role in supporting and growing the Lowell Festival Force by connecting with local event organizers and volunteers to make Lowell’s festivals more vibrant and inclusive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit new festival volunteers through expand and strengthen the volunteer database for festivals and events across the city.
- Identify and connect with new and existing festival and event organizers in Lowell and recruit them to participate in the Lowell Festival Force through the Lowell Festival and Event Planners Resource Group, direct outreach, and other networking events.
- Represent DIY Lowell and the Lowell Festival Force at local community events and festivals by tabling, engaging attendees, and distributing materials.
- Reach out to community partners to secure rewards for Festival Force participants such as coupons or special deals.
- Utilize back-end software or recruit software volunteers to enhance experience through adding leaderboards, badge icons, or other fun “gamification” of volunteering.
Ideal Qualities:
- Outgoing and community-minded with strong communication skills.
- Interest in event planning, cultural events, or nonprofit/community work.
- Comfortable using computers and navigating websites.
- Excited to meet new people and be the friendly face of DIY Lowell in the community.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
Perks of Volunteering:
- Build your network with local event organizers and leaders.
- Gain experience in community outreach, event production, and volunteer coordination.
- Receive mentorship and support from DIY Lowell
- Help shape the future of festivals in one of the most dynamic cities in Massachusetts!
To Apply or Learn More: Email Gabby Davis at gabby@diylowell.org
