Want to Make a Difference?
The success of Northern Nevada Pride depends on volunteers like you!
For Parade/Festival Leads, Parade Announcers, VIP Bar, Our Center Booth please email pridevolunteers@ourcenterreno.org
The success of Northern Nevada Pride depends on volunteers like you!
Northern Nevada Pride is 100% volunteer managed and run. We depend on the work and enthusiasm of volunteers just like you to make it a big success each year! Sign up to volunteer today!
Northern Nevada Pride is produced by and supports the activities of Our Center, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Our Center serves to establish and maintain a safe, empowering, and supportive center in Northern Nevada that addresses advocacy, education, and services.
By supporting Northern Nevada Pride, you are supporting this effort.
Festival Volunteer
Deadline: Sep 12, 2026 9:00 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Help make the Festival the best Pride celebration! As a volunteer, you are the key to making this event a success!
Responsibilities may include festival setup, working entrances and exits, assisting and directing attendees, conducting monetary transactions, festival breakdown, and miscellaneous responsibilities. Please check-in at the Volunteer Booth at least 5 minutes before your shift.
Feel free to sign-up for more than 1 shift!
Parade Volunteer and Parade Cleanup
Deadline: Sep 12, 2026 7:30 am (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Join us at the CommUNITY Pride Parade!
In the Parade Volunteer role, you could help to direct participants and attendees at the staging area and/or along the parade route. Responsibilities may include setup, assisting and directing participants, and miscellaneous responsibilities.
In the Parade Cleanup role, you will be following the end of the parade and cleaning up the parade route and attendee viewing areas.
Please check-in at the volunteer tent on Downtown Virginia Street at least 10 minutes before your shift and be prepared to stay the entire time.
Hype/Marketing Volunteer
Deadline: Sep 12, 2026 8:00 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Join us in being on the Hype Team for Pride!
Morning Crew: Organizing and hanging banners, signage, and artwork. Helping make the festival grounds and parade route look fabulous.
Afternoon Crew: Maintaining banners and signage. Promoting the event via official social media. Taking photos and video to document the event. Celebrating PRIDE with spreading love, high fives, and hundreds of rainbow flags.
Closing Crew: Taking down and organizing banners, signage, and artwork. General awesomeness. Rules: Be awesome, don’t cut your hand, smile.
Please check-in at least 5 minutes before your shift.
Festival Bartender
Deadline: Sep 12, 2026 5:30 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Help make the Festival the best Pride celebration! As a Bartender Volunteer, you are the key to making this event a success! Responsibilities include serving beverages to guests and keeping the bar area stocked with ice cold drinks.
As a volunteer bartender you MUST have your Alcohol Awareness card. This process must be completed prior to the event and you must carry the card with you while you are working your shift.
Feel Free to sign-up for more than one shift!
Terms & Conditions
Welcome to Northern Nevada Pride. We are grateful for your interest in volunteering with us. As a volunteer, you play a crucial role in celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Reno, NV. To ensure a positive and productive experience for everyone involved, we have established the following terms and conditions.
Volunteer Terms and Conditions
1. Role and Responsibilities
- Role Assignment: Volunteers will be assigned roles and tasks based on their skills, interests, and the needs of Northern Nevada Pride.
- Commitment: Volunteers are expected to fulfill their agreed-upon time commitments and notify their supervisor if they are unable to attend as scheduled.
- Professional Conduct: Volunteers must conduct themselves in a professional manner, respecting the organization's policies, staff, fellow volunteers, and participants.
- Confidentiality: Volunteers must maintain confidentiality regarding any sensitive information they encounter during their service.
- Training: Volunteers are required to participate in any mandatory training sessions related to their roles.
2. Safety and Welfare
- Work Environment: Northern Nevada Pride is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all volunteers.
- Reporting Incidents: Any incidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions should be reported immediately to the volunteer coordinator or supervisor.
3. Rights and Obligations
- Non-Discrimination: Northern Nevada Pride does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Termination: Either the volunteer or Northern Nevada Pride may terminate the volunteer arrangement at any time, with or without cause, with appropriate notice.
4. Waiver and Release
- Assumption of Risk: By participating as a volunteer, you acknowledge that there are inherent risks associated with volunteer activities, including but not limited to physical injury, accidents, and exposure to various conditions.
- Release of Liability: You hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless Northern Nevada Pride, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action that may arise from your participation in volunteer activities, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.
- Medical Treatment: In the event of an injury or medical emergency, you consent to receiving medical treatment deemed necessary by medical professionals. You understand that you are responsible for any medical expenses incurred as a result of such treatment.
Volunteer Bill of Rights
As a volunteer at Northern Nevada Pride, you have the right to:
- Be Treated with Respect: To be treated as a co-worker, not just free help. To be given the same consideration and respect as paid staff.
- Meaningful Work: To be assigned meaningful tasks that match your skills and interests.
- Adequate Training: To receive the necessary training and support to perform your tasks effectively.
- Supervision and Guidance: To receive clear instructions and supervision from a designated staff member or volunteer coordinator.
- Feedback: To receive constructive feedback on your performance and to have your suggestions and ideas taken into account.
- Safe Working Conditions: To work in a safe and healthy environment.
- Recognition: To receive recognition and appreciation for your contributions to Northern Nevada Pride.
By volunteering, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with the guidelines set forth by Northern Nevada Pride.