Volunteers Make the Difference!

Be a part of First Night! Artful activities are on-going now through the new year as we produce First Night Monterey 2026. You can help! It would be impossible to produce FNM without the hundreds of volunteers. Volunteer now, individually or as part of a group! Get involved! Artful activities are on-going!

High School and College Students: Build up your community service hours; volunteer in a fun and creative environment! Expand your resumé with relevant experience; service learning hours are available. Email or call the office at (831) 373-4778, and together we'll find a volunteer opportunity that fits your interests and skills.

Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities At FNM

Enjoy a casual atmosphere with flexible schedules; community service hours available!

Admin Assistants are always needed! From responding to phones inquiries to office organization to using computer programs

Transportation - Deliver and pick up items as needed, distribute posters & buttons

Outreach & Marketing - Conduct art outreach projects, promote our organization to the community

Visual Arts/Painting - Help to create large scale art and murals for First Night 2026

Graphic Arts - Use your skills to design signs, flyers and posters

Social Media and Web - Report/blog on current happenings using Instagram, X and Facebook! Design and make website updates

Event Opportunities At First Night Monterey

Assignments are made in 3-4 hour shifts according to your preferences - everyone gets a chance to enjoy the event. We welcome families and groups to volunteer as a team — it’s a fun and meaningful way to spend time together and joyfully welcome the New Year! Please note: volunteers 15 and younger must be scheduled with a parent or guardian. A separate application is required for each volunteer.

Event Operations - Be a Site Manager or Assistant at a venue, use your sales aptitude to sell buttons and souvenirs at the event, or work at our hospitality venue

Tech & Production - Work on event production behind the scenes; great experience for theatrical careers

Photo and Video - Be a staff photographer or videographer with your own equipment (great experience for developing photographers)

Staging and Loading - Help with event production, loading and moving equipment and art; art staging

You can make a difference!

First Night Monterey depends on volunteer support not just the night of the celebration, but in the months preceding FNM as well. Please indicate your interest in helping by signing up today!

EVENT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

All event volunteers will be requested to attend ONE meeting. Three meetings will be scheduled in December. Attending an earlier meeting increases your chance of getting your preferred position.

Orientation schedule will be available in November

Meetings are at the First Night Monterey Office and Art Studio
Archer Park Community Center
542 Archer Street
Monterey