How to Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the 2025 Procession of the Species. This incredible event is entirely volunteer-driven and relies on community members like you to bring it to life.

With just a few weeks to go until the big weekend at the end of April, we need all hands on deck! Your help can make a real difference.

Click here to find the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

You can also find a quick guide to participating in the Procession on the How to Participate page.

Who creates the Procession? 

Over 100 community volunteers create and produce the Procession. You can join any effort at any time, for as long as you like!  Future processions always need help - please contact Eli Sterling at olympiaprocecession@gmail.com if you have expertise in any of the following areas:

  • Art, music, and dance workshops

  • Bookkeeping

  • Community Art Studio staff and committee

  • Computer support

  • Poster distribution

  • Environmental outreach

  • Fundraising committee

  • General outreach

  • Grant writing

  • Graphic design

  • Logistics

  • Outreach to K-12 schools

  • Photography and videography

  • Procession art guide

  • Public relations

  • Recycling scavenger

  • Registration

  • Special events 

  • T-shirt design and sales

  • Volunteer coordination