Volunteer at the Carousel

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for a fun place to donate your time and talent?

We have openings for volunteers who want to create happiness, smiles and memories each time they enter the carousel.

As a nonprofit organization, the only way our carousel can can spin is with lots of fun-loving people like you. The more volunteers we have, the more hours we can open the carousel to the public.

We are growing and are in need of regular volunteers to join the carousel team. We’re looking for individuals who can commit to at least one 3-hour shift once per month, especially between on weekends and holidays. During these shifts, you’ll help our visitors experience smiles, joy, laughter and create memories that will last for a lifetime.

You don’t have to make a big time commitment, either. Just pick the days and times that work for you. Signing up for shifts is easy, too with our computer software you can access from anywhere. Shifts typically last 2.5-3 hours. Training and mentoring are provided along with some pretty cool perks like free carousel rides, bottled water, popcorn and fun goodies throughout the year like rodeo and hockey tickets. A background check is required of all volunteers before their first shift and once every four years.

Read about the different roles below. We hope to have you join the carousel team very soon!

Operator

Carousel Operators greet guests at the entry gate, explain ride rules, take tokens or passes for admission into the circle, keep a tally of riders on each ride, ring the bell, start the carousel, ensure safe operation during the ride, feed rings to the ring arm and make public address announcements.

Ride Operators must be at least 21 years of age, able to stand and climb steps for prolonged periods and are considered for operator status after 90 dates and at least 12 shifts as an Assistant Operator.

Assistant Operator

Assistant Operators help ensure guest safety by enforcing ride rules and ensuring patrons ride in a safe manner. They help load and unload the ride, answer questions about animals, monitor the backside of the ride for safety and exchange the brass ring for a free ride pass.

Assistant Operators must be at least 18 years of age and able to stand for prolonged periods. New volunteers to the carousel circle begin as Assistants and work their way through the training program.

Ambassador

Ambassadors greet guests as the enter the building and provide customer service functions to patrons outside the carousel circle so those in the circle can focus on safety while the carousel is operating. Ambassadors help with the purchase of ride coins, answer general questions about the carousel, help direct birthday visitors to the party rooms, assist with locating floor tiles and other guest needs.

Ambassadors must be at least 16 years of age.