City of Tampa: Earth Fair (VOLUNTEERS NEEDED)

Earth Fair is a free, family-friendly celebration of sustainability in action. Join us on April 19, 2026, to explore hands-on activities, educational sessions, live demonstrations, interactive art installations, live music and food trucks, plus plant, tree, and compost giveaways — all hosted by City departments and sustainable community partners.

From land and water to food, energy, waste, resilience, and culture, Earth Fair highlights the many ways we can work together to build a healthier, more resilient Tampa.

Come learn something new, connect with local organizations, enjoy great food and entertainment, and leave inspired — and maybe with a free plant, too!

• 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

** Volunteers should arrive to the park 15 minutes before their shifts to accommodate for parking and check-in. Please park in the overflow parking lot located at the MLK and Himes Ave. entrance. Volunteer assignments will be distributed on a first come, first serve, as needed basis. **

• Set-up/Break-down: Assist with preparing the event space before the event and helping pack up materials afterward.
• Tree Giveaway Volunteers: Help distribute trees and assist attendees with loading them into their vehicles.
• Plant Giveaway Volunteer: Support the distribution of plants and engage with attendees picking up greenery.
• Learning Garden Volunteer: Assist with hands-on educational activities in the garden space.
• Educational Session Volunteer: Help facilitators with setup, coordination, and attendee engagement during sessions.
• Renuable Station Volunteer: Waste sorting and education at Renuable Stations.
• Compost/Mulch Giveaway Volunteer: Assist with distributing compost and mulch
• Cooling Station: Assist with providing information about urban heat and distribution of cooling materials.
• Floaters: Provide flexible support wherever needed throughout the event.

More information will be shared as we get closer to the event. Volunteers will receive important updates via email starting one week prior, including event maps, parking instructions, and check-in details.

This is a great opportunity to get involved during Earth Month while supporting sustainability efforts in the Tampa community. Students are eligible to receive volunteer service hours, and employee participation may qualify for Volunteer Time Off (VTO), depending on your organization’s policies.

For questions or additional information, please contact:
City of Tampa Green Team
[email protected]

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