You are Invited to Become a WaterFire Volunteer! 

Visit the WaterFire Volunteer Website to register today!

WaterFire may only be a seasonal production, but to make it happen, we have year-round activity helping us to prepare and repair everything, form paperwork to boat motors…

 

WaterFire volunteers are an essential part of WaterFire.  They assist in all aspects of the event, from "running the show" to special projects on non-event days.  We have everything from construction, to fire tending, merchandise sales, computer support, street performers, stage managers, flower arranging, reception hosting, boat captains, and even "undercover" activities!

At any one WaterFire, we can use well over 100 volunteers in scores of different and interesting projects from start to finish.  Volunteers prepare the river and park for the evening’s event, set up receptions, and even help construct stages.  Come nightfall, dressed in all black, the volunteers create an unobtrusive and ceremonial communal presence, and actually create WaterFire.  We dress in black to be a part of the night, but do not wear masks so that we can celebrate the individuals who come together to build community through firelight.

The volunteers who are working as fire tenders are not behind the scenes, but rather, you are actually performers and are an integral part of the WaterFire sculpture.  Volunteers are a significant part of WaterFire’s symbolic message.  You represent "everyman", the traditional Greek Chorus and our communal spirit.  You are the ones out on the river weaving the magic tending the fires during the night, and on shore welcoming visitors from far and wide.  If you find that you prefer to be less visible or behind the scenes, you can help us on land, assisting with our VIP receptions, helping to manage performance stages, working at a Luminaria station, and more.


Even between lightings there are fun activities for volunteers.  Things like potluck dinners, parties, and other interesting events or projects go on throughout the year.  On the off-season volunteers help with boat building and repairs, mechanical tasks, fundraising, preparations for the next season, and the occasional special project like sewing or online research.  Our volunteers come from all walks of life, and we appreciate the diversity and talents that are among them. Over the years, a network of volunteers has been established, and we are delighted at the community that they have become.

 

We welcome you to join us and discover just how much excitement and fun there is producing such a unique and exciting event such as WaterFire.  Whether you’re a “behind the scenes” kind of person, or want to shine in a larger role, or you simply want to experience WaterFire from a new perspective, please sign up as a new volunteer.

We will get back to you by email and let you know about any upcoming events. We all look forward to meeting you soon!


Thank you for your interest in WaterFire!!