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2026 Parade Volunteer Application

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Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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2026 Greensboro Pride Parade & Festival
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Date: Sep 12, 2026 10:00 am - Sep 12, 2026 7:00 pm (EDT)
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208 N Davie St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401-2813, United States

About the event

The 20th Anniversary Greensboro Pride Parade & Festival is the signature event of IMPAQT GSO, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Building on the success of 2025, which welcomed more than 85,000 attendees, nearly 300 vendors, and 50+ performances in Downtown Greensboro—the 2026 celebration will be historic, marking both two decades of Pride in Greensboro and the return of a full-scale Pride parade alongside the festival.
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About the application

Parade Volunteer Description – Greensboro Pride Parade 2026 Help IMPAQT GSO produce the annual Greensboro Pride Parade and support one of the largest LGBTQIA+ events in the region. Parade volunteers play a vital role in ensuring a safe, organized, and welcoming experience for all participants and spectators. Volunteer Expectations All volunteers must agree to attend an in-person volunteer meeting prior to parade day. For all shifts, volunteers are expected to: Arrive 30 minutes before the start of their assigned shift. Please note that as we continue to plan GSO Pride 2026 the times that volunteers are needed may shift. We will inform you of these changes as soon as we have information that affects your participation in this year's Parade and Festival. Complete their full shift in its entirety Notify the Volunteer Coordinator(s) as soon as possible if unable to fulfill shift requirements Sign in at the designated Parade Volunteer Check-In location unless otherwise directed Please note: Volunteer duties may be adjusted as needed by parade organizers to meet safety and operational requirements. Required Training All parade volunteers must complete the Crowd Manager Training Course provided by the NC Office of State Fire Marshal: https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-cert/pyrotechnics/classes-pyrotechnic-license-fusing-crowd-manager Certificates of completion must be emailed to: brittany@greensboropride.org

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions Volunteer Agreement By signing up, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms, which comply with the laws of the State of North Carolina, the City of Greensboro, and IMPAQT GSO’s safety and conduct policies. Code of Conduct & Representation As a parade volunteer, you are considered an official representative of IMPAQT GSO and the Greensboro Pride Parade. Volunteers must: Conduct themselves in a lawful, respectful, and professional manner. Avoid any lewd, disorderly, or unlawful behavior as defined by North Carolina statutes. Follow all City of Greensboro event rules, public safety directives, and emergency procedures. Refrain from engaging with protestors or disruptive individuals. Volunteers must alert parade organizers or on-site public safety personnel instead. Maintain a helpful, courteous, and inclusive attitude when interacting with spectators, participants, vendors, staff, and community partners. Volunteer Identification All volunteers will be provided with an official volunteer t-shirt, which must be worn for the duration of their shift for identification and safety. Minors Minors are not permitted to volunteer for the Greensboro Pride Parade under any circumstances. This restriction aligns with City of Greensboro operational standards and IMPAQT GSO liability and safety policies.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Parade Check-In & Credentialing Lebauer Park Greensboro, NC Sep 12, 2026 6:30 am - 9:00 am 7 3
message Location: Parade Staging Area (Exact location TBD)\r\nDuties may include confirming participant identification, directing participants, handing out identification, etc. Physical requirements will include standing and walking and may include light lifting. Other requirements include reading and speaking in English as well as identification confirmation.
Staging Area Traffic & Line-Up Control Lebauer Park Greensboro, NC Sep 12, 2026 7:00 am - 10:00 am 20 3
message Location: Parade Staging Area (Exact location TBD) \r\nDuties may include directing parade participants and giving directional instructions. Time keeping and crowd management may be required.\r\nPhysical requirements include standing and walking, and may include light lifting.
Parade Route Safety Monitors — Early Shift Lebauer Park Greensboro, NC Sep 12, 2026 7:30 am - 10:00 am 18 3
message Assigned parade route sectors \r\nDuties may include monitoring parade routes and crowd behavior. Duties may also include first-on-scene in the event of an emergency. Medical, security, or emergency knowledge is not required, however a common sense approach to handling anything and everything that may happen will be key. Physical requirement will include standing and walking and under pressure communication.
Accessibility Support Team Lebauer Park Greensboro, NC Sep 12, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 6 4
message Location: Accessibility seating/viewing area + ADA entrances\r\nDuties may include setting up or moving chairs, platforms, barricades or other physical equipment. A willingness to anticipate needs and problem solve to help everyone enjoy the parade will be necessary. Physical requirements may include light lifting and communicating with parade viewers
VIP & Grand Marshal Support Lebauer Park Greensboro, NC Sep 12, 2026 8:00 am - 11:30 am 4 4
message VIP & Grand Marshal Check In\r\nDuties may include accompanying parade VIPs or Grand Marshals to assist with logistical needs, running errands or communicating across the parade route may be asked. Physical requirements may include walking or light lifting.
Parade Route Safety Monitors — Parade Active Shift Lebauer Park Greensboro, NC Sep 12, 2026 9:00 am - 11:30 am 25 3
message Assigned Route Sectors\r\nDuties may include monitoring parade routes and crowd behavior. Duties may also include first-on-scene in the event of an emergency. Medical, security, or emergency knowledge is not required, however a common sense approach to handling anything and everything that may happen will be key.rnPhysical requirement will include standing and walking and under pressure communication.
Parade Breakdown / Route Clear Lebauer Park Greensboro, NC Sep 12, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 14 2
message Location: Parade route + dispersal arearnDuties may include trash pickup, crowd management, or physical equipment moving, such as tables or stanchions. Physical requirements will include walking and light to medium lifting.

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