We Need Volunteers!
We need over 150 dedicated volunteers to help make WRAL First Night Raleigh possible every year! Read the volunteer job descriptions listed below. We need assistance all day and all night on New Year’s Eve to make First Night happen.
We would love your help in ringing in the new year! To inquire about volunteer opportunities, please reach out by filling out the form below.
Volunteer Opportunities
Kids Activity Supervisors
Students 15+ are asked to help participants create crafts or play games. Children’s parents will be present during the event. Volunteers are asked to serve 2.5 hour shifts and can choose to work more than one shift. This volunteer activity qualifies for highschool service hours and can be signed off on at the event.
Venue Hosts
Volunteers 18+ OR 15+ WITH a parent or guardian are asked to host various venues for performing artists on New Year’s Eve. Venue hosts will check placement of signage, announce the talent (script provided), offer water to the performers, usher guests to their seats and clean up between shows.