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Hop Into Uptown Volunteers

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Deadline: Mar 18, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Apr 04, 2026 10:00 am - Apr 04, 2026 2:00 pm (CST)

About the event

Mark your calendar: the Easter Bunny will be hopping into Uptown Ankeny on Saturday, April 4th from 10am-2pm! 🐰 Bunny Stops🐰 TBD 🚂The Uptown Ankeny Express will be giving rides for the first time in 2026 🚂 🐣Eggsplore Uptown Scavenger Hunt🐣 🐥Other Uptown Fun Going On In Uptown on 4/4/26!
Uptown Ankeny Association
Uptown Ankeny Association
Uptown Ankeny Association
Uptown Ankeny Association

About the application

Thank you for signing up to help with the Uptown Ankeny Associations 2026 Hop Into Uptown event on Saturday, April 4th! This event welcomes 2000-2500 visitors to Uptown to celebrate spring each year. Attendees take pictures with the Easter Bunny, ride the Uptown Express train ride, and participate in the Eggsplore scavenger hunt, all while enjoying the unique shopping and dining experiences available in Ankeny's original neighborhood.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Uptown Express Train Ticket Taker Shift 1 601 SW 3rd Street, Suite B, Ankeny, IA 50023 Apr 04, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 2 3
message Meet the train driver at the Uptown Ankeny Association office, help them get the train and ticket stand across the street, and sell tickets for the train ride (cash and Venmo accepted) during the first half of the event. You may have to do some line management, telling people where to stand. Helping to load and unload the train (opening the car doors for people) is also appreciated.
Bounce House Attendant Shift 1 Uptown Garage Backyard, 417 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, IA 50023 Apr 04, 2026 9:45 am - 12:00 pm 2 2
message Manage the bounce house for the first half of the event. Make sure kids take off their shoes before entering, make sure the line is flowing. If the line gets long, implement a time limit on bouncing and make sure kids are getting in and out when their time limit is up.
Bunny Helper Shift 1 601 SW 3rd Street, Suite B, Ankeny, IA 50023 Apr 04, 2026 9:45 am - 12:00 pm 2 2
message The Bunny Helper will escort the Easter Bunny to their stops, making sure they arrive on time, and you will also manage the photo line and hand out filled eggs to everyone who takes a picture with the bunny.
Easter Bunny Shift 1 601 SW 3rd Street, Suite B, Ankeny, IA 50023 Apr 04, 2026 9:45 am - 12:00 pm 1 2
message You can be the main event! Dress up in our Easter Bunny costume and take pictures with attendees at the first 3 Bunny Stops. Please wear a solid-colored shirt (designs will show through the bunny fur). The Easter Bunny will be assigned a Bunny Helper who will make sure they get to each photo spot on time, and who will manage the photo line.
Event Walker Shift 1 601 SW 3rd Street, Suite B, Ankeny, IA 50023 Apr 04, 2026 9:45 am - 12:00 pm 2 2
message Walk up and down the streets of Uptown and help direct people to the current bunny stops, bounce house, Eggsplore scavenger hunt clues, and other event attractions (train rides, crafts, etc) during the first half of the event.
Bounce House Attendant Shift 2 Uptown Garage Backyard, 417 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, IA 50023 Apr 04, 2026 11:45 am - 2:00 pm 2 2
message Manage the bounce house for the second half of the event. Make sure kids take off their shoes before entering, make sure the line is flowing. If the line gets long, implement a time limit on bouncing and make sure kids are getting in and out when their time limit is up.
Event Walker Shift 2 601 SW 3rd Street, Suite B, Ankeny, IA 50023 Apr 04, 2026 11:45 am - 2:00 pm 2 2
message Walk up and down the streets of Uptown and help direct people to the current bunny stops, bounce house, Eggsplore scavenger hunt clues, and other event attractions (train rides, crafts, etc) during the second half of the event.
Bunny Helper Shift 2 601 SW 3rd Street, Suite B, Ankeny, IA 50023 Apr 04, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 2 2
message The Bunny Helper will escort the Easter Bunny to their stops, making sure they arrive on time, and you will also manage the photo line and hand out filled eggs to everyone who takes a picture with the bunny.
Easter Bunny Shift 2 601 SW 3rd Street, Suite B, Ankeny, IA 50023 Apr 04, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 1 2
message You can be the main event! Dress up in our Easter Bunny costume and take pictures with attendees at the second 3 Bunny Stops. Please wear a solid-colored shirt (designs will show through the bunny fur). The Easter Bunny will be assigned a Bunny Helper who will make sure they get to each photo spot on time, and who will manage the photo line.
Uptown Express Train Ticket Taker Shift 2 601 SW 3rd Street, Suite B, Ankeny, IA 50023 Apr 04, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm 2 3
message Meet the train on the north side of SW 3rd Street, where the High Trestle Trail crosses (near Fitness Sports) and sell tickets for the train ride (cash and Venmo accepted) during the second half of the event. You may have to do some line management, telling people where to stand. Helping to load and unload the train (opening the car doors for people) is also appreciated. Help the train driver get the train back to the garage and stowed away after the event is completed.

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