Become a Volunteer with DAP!
Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on volunteers to help create vibrant events, and activate beautiful downtown spaces.
Volunteer to help out at the Downtown Akron Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 15. Click here for more information and to sign up to help.
Questions? Please contact DAP at 330-374-7676 or info@downtownakron.com.
This initiative is possible through support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Akron Civic Commons.
EVENT VOLUNTEERS
DAP presents seven signature events each year that partners with volunteers on set up, crafts and other free activities, clean up, and more. Volunteer shifts are typically 3 hours to allow volunteers time to enjoy the events as attendees.
Event-specific volunteer shifts will be posted 1 month prior to the event date on Sign Up Genius.
We will be looking for volunteers for the following events:
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 • Downtown Akron Lunar New Year Celebration
- Saturday, April 5, 2025 • Downtown Akron Sakura Festival
- Sunday, May 4, 2025 • Downtown Akron South Asian Celebration
- Sunday, June 1, 2025 • Downtown Akron Juneteenth Celebration
- Saturday, September 20, 2025 • Akron Latin Festival
- Saturday, October 18, 2025 • Downtown Akron Fall Fest
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 • The Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival
BEAUTIFICATION VOLUNTEERS
DAP carries out beautification efforts in downtown Akron with various public realm projects. These projects can include planting the 120 containers throughout downtown, refreshing murals, or new public realm developments.
Click here to learn more about last year’s planting and the BOA Mistura installation, Roots of Rubber, which was revamped in 2023.