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!