Are you interested in helping to make your downtown and community a better place? We have many different opportunities so you can get to do what works best for you – help a little or get very involved. Even a little bit of effort can make a big difference!
Ready to get started? Fill out our VOLUNTEER FORM
If you have any questions or would like more information, you can contact the Chair of the DDA: Lyle Jaworski, (lyle.jaworski@gmail.com)
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways that you can get involved with the Heart of Dundee. General opportunities include:
- Photography/videography at events and activities – capture the moments that make our downtown special
- Graphic design for promotions, advertising, website, etc. – create materials that help us to represent and promote our downtown
- Public relations/reporter – press releases and coverage of events and activities
- Social media promotions – help to manage our suite of online tools for communication (Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr…)
- Research and data entry – help to document the history of Dundee’s downtown. Research and capture important information about the buildings in the district.
Specific Projects, Programs, and Events
In addition to the general opportunities described above, there are several projects, programs, and events that could use your assistance. These include:
- Farmers Market – Help to plan and coordinate special events and/or ensure that the market runs smoothly every week.
- Featured Businesses – We will do a regular spotlight on our downtown businesses. Work here includes selecting a business to feature, talking to the owner and staff to learn about them, taking some photos, and writing an article.
- Flower Basket Program – We need volunteers to help ensure that our beautiful flowers flourish throughout the spring, summer, and early fall.
- Celebrate Dundee – A great event which brings a vendor show, local music, and a lot of fun for kids, volunteers are always welcome and much appreciated.
- Dundee’s Pumpkin Palooza a Great Pumpkin Weigh-off – We can always use volunteers to help either in the weigh-off section or at the vendor show, we can find a perfect spot if your interested in volunteering.
Other Ways to Help
- Spread the word! ‘Like’ our Facebook page and share it with your friends! Every lit bit helps.
- Have suggestions? Send them to the DDA Chair: Lyle Jaworski, (lyle.jaworski@gmail.com)