Volunteer with Portland Sunday Parkways

Last updated 3/10/2026

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Volunteer shifts last about 3.5 hours. You'll receive training before your shift and a free Sunday Parkways volunteer t-shirt! 

• Volunteers are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts or events.
• Volunteers between 16 and 17 years old may volunteer on their own with a signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian.
• Families are welcome to volunteer together. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during their shift.

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Volunteer roles 

• Mobile Superhero – Help us keep the path clear from the seat of your bike.
• Intersection Superhero – Stay at one location and serve as a crossing guard for the day.
• Info Booth Volunteers – Hand out event brochures, help answer questions, collect donations and survey responses.
• Volunteer Photographer – Capture the magic of the day by photographing the event and participants. 

Volunteer responsibilities

• Act as a friendly and helpful ambassador for Portland Sunday Parkways.
• Help neighbors in vehicles access their homes using the instructions provided before your shift.
• Wear a Portland Sunday Parkways volunteer t-shirt so people can easily identify you as a volunteer.
• Wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, and any other supplies you may need to stay comfortable throughout your shift.

Intersection Superhero responsibilities 

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• Set up and coordinate one or more intersections on the route according to provided instructions.
• Remain at your assigned intersection for the duration of the shift to support neighbors in cars and Parkways participants.
• Greet neighbors and help guide people driving to and from their homes while helping keep Parkways participants safe.
• Redirect all other drivers to the nearest flagger-controlled intersection where event staff are directing traffic.

Mobile Superhero responsibilities 

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• Patrol a section of the Sunday Parkways route by bike looking for neighbors to help.
• Escort neighbors in vehicles to or from their homes to aid the Intersection Superheroes.
• Direct all other drivers to the nearest flagger-controlled intersection where event staff are directing traffic.
• Bring a bicycle and be able to ride for the duration of the shift.
• Be able to ride a bike with confidence on a crowded street.  

Fundraising opportunity for groups 

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Register your group to volunteer at Portland Sunday Parkways today! 

Come together and raise funds for a nonprofit organization by supporting Portland Sunday Parkways as a volunteer. Recruit five or more volunteers and your organization will receive a financial contribution for each completed volunteer shift. Each group member must agree to volunteer as a Intersection Superhero or Mobile Superhero for the entire 3.5-hour shift.   

For more information about group fundraising opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator: sundayparkways@axiomeventproductions.com 

Adopting an intersection for organizations 

View full size image of Three Sunday Parkways volunteers stand together on a city street during the event, holding maps and materials for participants.

This is a great opportunity to connect with the community and share your organization's work at a high-visibility intersection along the route. We place organizations at slower intersections during the event so your team can set up a canopy with a table and chairs and engage with Parkways participants. One person on the team serves as an Intersection Superhero, receiving the training and helping guide neighbors to and from their homes, while the rest of the team focuses on engaging with participants and sharing information about your organization.  

Ideas for your intersection: 

• Cheering people on the route is fun and gets their attention—does your team have a mascot?
• Hand out healthy snacks, water, or fun freebies.
• Create an art table where families and children can make their own souvenirs.
• Bring activities to play in the street, like sidewalk chalk or bubbles—we can help find the perfect spot for your ideas and creativity!

For more information about adopting an intersection, please contact us at Sundayparkways@axiomeventproductions.com.