Make pride happen!

The Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade wouldn’t be possible without help from our volunteers. There are many opportunities for folks of all abilities to volunteer with Pride Northwest. Below are some of the roles we are looking to fill. Please note that we cannot guarantee that your first choice shift will be available. If you are interested in volunteering for Portland Pride 2025, please follow the steps outlined below, to complete your volunteer registation. You can also sign up to our volunteer email list to be kept in the loop for important updates and opportunities not just for Pride, but all year round!

volunteer roles at portland pride

Pride Northwest utilizes the volunteer platform Galaxy Digital; you'll need to register or sign-in with this site to respond to available volunteer opportunities.

Returning Volunteers

If you are a returning volunteer, you can sign-in to the platform here.

If you need help or have any questions about signing in, resetting your password and more: Getting Help with Your Volunteer Account | Get Connected Help Center

New/ Unregistered Volunteers

If you are a new volunteer or have not registered, you can register here. Once you are registered, you will be able to track your hours, respond to opportunities and be notified when new volunteer opportunities become available and more! 

If you need help or have any questions about getting started: Getting Started | Get Connected Help Center

Are you an organization or team looking to volunteer? Please email us at info@pridenw.org to connect. '

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Volunteer Roles at a Glance

  • Information/Volunteer Booth (FRI/SAT/SUN)

    • Festival Exhibitor Check-In

    • Assist Festival Guests

    • Runners

  • Gate Volunteers (FRI/SAT/SUN) *Highest Need

    • Festival Gate Monitoring

    • Asking for Donations/ Handling Cash

    • Handing Out Stickers to Donors

  • VIP Area Volunteers (FRI/SAT/SUN)

    • Check-In VIP Guests

    • Assist VIP Guests

    • Monitor Space/ Keep Tidy

  • Portland Pride Parade (Sunday)

    • Parade Set-up

    • Parade Contingent Check-In

    • Direct Parade Contingents

    • Parade Barricade Floater

    • Crowd Control

  • And more! Sign-up following the steps above!