Volunteers- Register now and more info

Register as volunteer NOW

The success of the 2023 Stand Down would not have been possible without the efforts of the over one hundred volunteers in attendance. To make the 2024 Stand Down successful, we will need everyone who can help at all, from set up to break down. Veterans served all of us, so this is a chance to support and help veterans when they need assistance. 

All volunteers must register by Friday, September 27, 2024, and attend orientation before the Stand Down begins. No walk-ins will be taken at the Stand Down.

During the event, we need volunteers to perform tasks including checking registration, helping veterans with limited mobility, assisting our service providers as runners with messages and delivering food, overseeing the giveaway tables, aiding with food distribution, cleaning up throughout the day, and more. No tasks require any specific skills, only that you be ready to help. Please see the signup sheet for the times when we currently need volunteers at the Stand Down.

FAQ

When will the orientation be?

• The mandatory orientation for volunteers is scheduled for Monday, September 30th. More information will be provided to volunteers after registering.

What do you need to be a volunteer? 

• Only you and the ability to make it to the Fairgrounds.  

Can minors or students volunteer? 

• Anyone sixteen and older is welcome to volunteer. Anyone under the age of eighteen will need with the approval of a parent or guardian before the start of the Stand Down. 

Will volunteers receive anything for their time? 

• All volunteers will receive a Stand Down 2024 Volunteer Shirt and get breakfast and lunch.  

Can these hours be used for service hours? 

• Hours volunteered with the Stand Down will count for service hours for school and volunteer organizations.  

If you have any other questions, please reach out to the VSO by phone at (408) 918-4980 or by email at [email protected]