Opportunities From: City of Thornton - Volunteer Programs

Volunteer: WinterFest Event Support


Join Us for WinterFest in Thornton!

WinterFest is a beloved community celebration filled with holiday lights, music, and festive activities for all ages. To make this 3-day event truly magical, we need your help transforming Carpenter Field into a winter wonderland!

We're looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks before, during, and after the event. Whether you're helping set up, supporting activities during the festival, or assisting with cleanup, your time and effort will help bring the holiday spirit to life.

Be part of the magic—volunteer today!

Shifts are available for the following tasks:

Set up of the event:

We will be putting lights on the many trees that help create the winterland feel.

Wednesday, December 10

9:00 am -12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday, December 11

9:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

During the event:

A Holiday Traditions Tent will be set up, and we’re looking for a few volunteers per shift to help oversee the displays.

Friday, December 12

6:15 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, December 13

9:45 am - 12:00 pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm3:00 pm - 6:00 pm6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunday, December 14

4:45 pm - 7:00 pm7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

We also need assistance with helping crafters remove their items in the large tent and setting up the stage for the holiday concert on Saturday, December 12.

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

After the event:

We will be removing lights from the trees and storing them for next year's festival.

Monday, December 15

8:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Thank you for helping make this event such a fantastic community celebration!






Program: Parks, Recreation & Community Programs Administration


Join Us for WinterFest in Thornton!

WinterFest is a beloved community celebration filled with holiday lights, music, and festive activities for all ages. To make this 3-day event truly magical, we need your help transforming Carpenter Field into a winter wonderland!

We're looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks before, during, and after the event. Whether you're helping set up, supporting activities during the festival, or assisting with cleanup, your time and effort will help bring the holiday spirit to life.

Be part of the magic—volunteer today!

Shifts are available for the following tasks:

Set up of the event:

We will be putting lights on the many trees that help create the winterland feel.

Wednesday, December 10

9:00 am -12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday, December 11

9:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

During the event:

A Holiday Traditions Tent will be set up, and we’re looking for a few volunteers per shift to help oversee the displays.

Friday, December 12

6:15 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, December 13

9:45 am - 12:00 pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm3:00 pm - 6:00 pm6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunday, December 14

4:45 pm - 7:00 pm7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

We also need assistance with helping crafters remove their items in the large tent and setting up the stage for the holiday concert on Saturday, December 12.

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

After the event:

We will be removing lights from the trees and storing them for next year's festival.

Monday, December 15

8:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Thank you for helping make this event such a fantastic community celebration!






Program: Parks, Recreation & Community Programs Administration

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 80229

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Santa's Calling

We Need Volunteer Santas and Elves!
Help bring holiday magic to local families by volunteering as a Santa or Elf. All calls are made from the Thornton Community Center, and training is provided. It’s a fun and rewarding way to spread cheer this season!


Meet at 5:15 to have a bite to eat and prepare for the evening calls that will begin at 6:00 pm.  

Program: Parks, Recreation & Community Programs Administration

We Need Volunteer Santas and Elves!
Help bring holiday magic to local families by volunteering as a Santa or Elf. All calls are made from the Thornton Community Center, and training is provided. It’s a fun and rewarding way to spread cheer this season!


Meet at 5:15 to have a bite to eat and prepare for the evening calls that will begin at 6:00 pm.  

Program: Parks, Recreation & Community Programs Administration

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 80229

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Snowbusters!

The Snowbusters program connects community volunteers with neighbors who are unable to clear their sidewalks or driveway after a snowfall due to age, disability, or other physical limitations.

This is a wonderful chance to make a real difference by offering support to those in need. Consider becoming a Snowbuster as an individual, family, club, or even as a business!

To volunteer as a Snowbuster, you must:  Commit to assisting the resident in need for an entire snow season, beginning in November 15 and ending April 15. Shovel the public sidewalk and access of the resident within 24 hours of a snowfall of two (2) inches or more. Be 14 years of age or older (youth under 18 must have parent signed waiver) Snow shovels and Snowbuster vests will be provided.

Program: Parks, Recreation & Community Programs Administration

The Snowbusters program connects community volunteers with neighbors who are unable to clear their sidewalks or driveway after a snowfall due to age, disability, or other physical limitations.

This is a wonderful chance to make a real difference by offering support to those in need. Consider becoming a Snowbuster as an individual, family, club, or even as a business!

To volunteer as a Snowbuster, you must:  Commit to assisting the resident in need for an entire snow season, beginning in November 15 and ending April 15. Shovel the public sidewalk and access of the resident within 24 hours of a snowfall of two (2) inches or more. Be 14 years of age or older (youth under 18 must have parent signed waiver) Snow shovels and Snowbuster vests will be provided.

Program: Parks, Recreation & Community Programs Administration

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Apr 1, 2026

Zip Code: 80229

Allow Groups: No