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Get Involved
Lend a helping hand to Downtown Frederick’s revitalization! We’ve got many ways for you to get involved – from help on site at special events to seats on various committees. There’s something to suit everyone’s interests. Please review the volunteer opportunities listed below and email mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org or call 301-698-8118 if you are interested in volunteering.
Special events
Photographers: We’re always looking for great images of Downtown Frederick during our special events. Please contact us if you would like to capture the fun for us on film – for any of our events. Email mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org or call 301-698-8118.
Musicians: We need musical guests for most of our events. If you would like to be considered for a First Saturday Gallery Walk, Frosty Friday, or another event, please email mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org or call 301-698-8118. With several thousand people attending each event, you’ll have great exposure to the downtown crowd. We’ll also publicize your band in our event promotional materials.
First Saturday Gallery Walk – On any given First Saturday throughout the year, we need volunteers to take shifts from 5-9PM. First Saturday Gallery Walk showcases the work of local, regional and international artists, and features gallery openings, guest artists, live entertainment and special activities from 5-9PM. Extended shopping hours are also available at many of our fine specialty stores. Check out the volunteer opportunities below and let us know which interest you by emailing mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org
Cocoa Stands
Hand out free cocoa on the downtown sidewalks – a great way to get into the holiday spirit and meet some of the thousands of First Saturday shoppers & diners. Volunteer for a shift during any of the following First Saturdays: November, December, January & February. |
Luminaries
Light up the night by setting up our luminaries on the downtown sidewalks! Volunteer to setup luminaries before any of the following First Saturdays (4:30PM): November, December, January & February. We also need help making luminaries a few days before the event for each of these months.
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Birthday Cake Stands
Hand out free birthday cake on the downtown sidewalks and help us celebrate First Saturday’s birthday during March’s event |
Storytelling
In April (Much Ado About Books), volunteer as a storyteller and read children’s stories in the early hours or tell ghost stories in the later hours.
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Costumed Characters
Get into character during April's First Saturday Gallery Walk – Much Ado About Books! Volunteer to wear a costume from a classic children’s book and greet shoppers and diners on the downtown sidewalks. |
Art Tables
Show First Saturday shoppers & diners how to make fun crafts and art projects. In March, we’ll create birthday party hats to celebrate First Saturday’s birthday. In May, we’ll draw pictures and have face-painting.
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Dog Costume Contest Registration
Help us register costumed canines in August during Dog Days of Summer. You’ll meet hundreds of pooches big and small during this First Saturday.
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Yappy Hour After Party Setup
Help us set up refreshments for Yappy Hour – the after party where we announce the winners of the Dog Days of Summer dog costume contest. It all occurs in August.
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Old-Fashioned Game Stations
In September, we celebrate our status as a Great American Main Street with nearly 20 old-fashioned game stations throughout downtown. Come man a station and join in the fun! |
Pumpkin Painting Tables
In October – Into the Night – volunteer to man a pumpkin painting table on the downtown sidewalks, or help us set up other fun fall activities - hayrides, square dancing and sidewalk art. |
The Pink Ribbon Project – During the second Saturday of October, downtown goes pink with a series of activities designed to raise awareness about breast cancer. Volunteers are needed to help decorate downtown with pink balloons, man booths where we sell pink ribbon merchandise or pass out information. Please email mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org if you would like to volunteer.
Frosty Friday – On the Friday after Thanksgiving, stores and restaurants open for early-bird shoppers and diners, and a spirited day filled with seasonal activities begins. We need volunteer entertainers to make this event festive – singers, dancers, carolers, actors and bands are invited to perform holiday-themed and original material on the downtown sidewalks. With several thousand shoppers/diners on Frosty Friday, you’ll get great exposure to downtown visitors. We also need volunteers to take pictures of our costumed guest, Frosty the Snowman! Please email mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org or call 301-698-8118 if you’re interested.
Alive @ Five– During the Summer, Downtown Alive @ Five occurs the Second and Fourth Thursday of each month from May through September from 5-8PM. This happy hour event for the 21+ crowd occurs along Carroll Creek Park. Alive @ Five features live bands, refreshing beverages, and the chance to mingle with 5,000 professionals, music fans and residents. Check out the volunteer opportunities below and let us know which interest you by emailing mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org. Volunteers get to enjoy the music free!
Entrance Gate
Volunteer for a shift checking IDs or collecting entry fees at the entrance gate. |
Ticket Table
Volunteer for a shift selling tickets for beer, wine and refreshments at the ticket table.
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Beer Stand
Volunteer for a shift serving beer at the beer stand. |
Setup/Cleanup
Volunteer to help us setup and take down tables, chairs and tents before and after the event.
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Balloons
Help us decorate the downtown sidewalks with balloons the morning of the event. |
Sidewalk Chalk
Help us point the way to the event by chalking the sidewalk with arrows the day of the event.
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Committees
Downtown Frederick Partnership has four committees: Design, Economic Restructuring, Organization and Promotions. Each committee represents one of the “four points” called for by the Main Street Program (www.mainstreet.org), an initiative of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. All are welcome to attend the meetings of these committees and get involved in planning activities and projects. Email mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org or call 301-698-8118 if you have questions about the meetings or committee activities.
- Design Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30AM
- Economic Restructuring Committee meets the second Monday of each month at 3:30PM in the Federated Charities Building conference room, 22 S. Market Street.
- Organization Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 8AM
- Promotion Committee meets the second Thursday of each month at 8AM. The location moves between downtown establishments. Call 301-698-8118 to confirm any of the above listed meeting information.
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