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August 20th Third Thursday Volunteers

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Deadline: Aug 16, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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August 2026 Third Thursday
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Date: Aug 20, 2026 5:30 pm - Aug 20, 2026 8:30 pm (CST)
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401 S Main Street, Joplin, Missouri 64801, United States

About the event

Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every Third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30pm to 8:30pm to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food. The 19th season of Third Thursday is brought to you by JoplinRecycles.com – "Recycle! It’s how we roll"!
DOWNTOWN JOPLIN ALLIANCE
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DOWNTOWN JOPLIN ALLIANCE
DOWNTOWN JOPLIN ALLIANCE
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About the application

We have two basic shifts we need help with for each Third Thursday: 3-5:30pm Set-Up: We meet at Spiva Park to go over volunteer assignments. Set-up volunteers supervise the event entrances on 4th & 6th Streets to be sure only Third Thursday vendors are entering on Main Street. They also help get vendors into their assigned spaces for the event. It usually take about 10-12 volunteers to successfully get the event ready. 8-9:30pm Tear Down: We meet again at Spiva Park to go over volunteer assignments. Volunteers man the exits at 4th & 6th Streets, making sure vendors leave only from these points. They also help pick up trash left behind by Third Thursday patrons & vendors. Reflective vests, trash grabbers, trash bags and gloves are provided. It usually takes 8-10 volunteers to successfully clean-up after the event.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
August Third Thursday Set- Up 401 S. Main Street Aug 20, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm 12 3
August Third Thursday Tear Down 401 S. Main Street Aug 20, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm 10 2

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Address
  • Emergency contacts
  • T-shirt size

Additional information

  • Are you able to lift up to 50 pounds? We want to make sure we get you in the right position!
  • Are you able to stand and/or walk for an extended time?
August 20th Third Thursday Volunteers
August 20th Third Thursday Volunteers
August 2026 Third Thursday
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