2024 Volunteer Opportunities
The Berks County Democratic Committee often needs volunteers to participate in events. We also support many local community organizations and events in ways that do not require volunteers. Below is the current list of 2024 volunteer opportunities and community events supported by the Berks Dems.
Why volunteer? Volunteer to support democracy and Democratic candidates, meet fellow Democrats, and build relationships while making a meaningful impact! We invite any Berks Democrat to register to volunteer where needed. Our goals include: talking to voters, discussing important issues, registering new voters, and sharing information on our candidates. And we have fun while doing all of this!
Volunteer signup information is located below each event, as needed.
Additional events will be added throughout the year.
2024 Outreach Activities and Events
Earth Day
APRIL 20, 2024
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The annual Berks County Earth Day Celebration
is a family friendly event with a dedicated mission to
educate the community and increase awareness on
sustainability and the environment. Our volunteers will register voters and share with voters the conservation efforts of various politicians and candidates.
Labor Picnic
APRIL 20, 2024
Doors open 5:00 PM
The United Labor Council is hosting a picnic at the Reading Fightin Phils stadium (no game). Members of the BerksDems will be in attendance to show solidarity with our unions. We also placed an ad in the program to support our unions.
No volunteers needed here.
Reading Pride
Parade
June, 2024 (date and info pending)
West Reading Arts Festival
June 15, 2024 11:00 AM-7:00 PM (set up 9:30 AM)
This is a well attended, fun, high energy event. Arts on the Avenue in West Reading features a variety of artisans and delicious foods. We will need many volunteers at our table as we interact with attendees.
NAACP Juneteenth Celebration
June 15, 2024 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. NAACP Reading Branch holds a super fun, family event each year outdoors at the Berks Elks Lodge #47 at 237 Walnut Street in Reading. We will need a few volunteers to help at our table.
Governor Mifflin Community Days
June 28 - July 6, 2024
The Berks County Democratic Committee supports this event through ad patronage. This fair runs for 9 days and all proceeds benefit local fire companies, ambulance associations, scout troops, school projects, community projects, scholarships, etc.. We will not have a table, but, we encourage our members to attend.
No Berks Dems volunteers needed.
Berks Pride Fest 2024
July 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (set up 9:00 AM)
Located at the sprawling Jim Dietrich Park, 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road Reading (Muhlenberg), this fabulous, fun, family event is high energy. The mission of this event is to celebrate Gender and Sexual Diversity in Greater Reading. Many volunteers will be needed at our table.
National Night Out
August 6, 2024 5:00 - 8:00 PM (set up 4:00 PM)
National Night Out events enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. The Berks Dems will have tables at six separate locations. Choose your location and sign up by tapping the name below:
Berks Latin Festival
(Tentative)
Oley Fair
September 18 - 22, 2024 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Set up 5-7:00 PM on the 18th) If you have not been to the Oley Fair, you must come for the experience. Bring the kids! There is a lot of fun for everyone and great food! Thousands of visitors will attend this multi-day event. We will need many volunteers at our table.
Mt Penn Block Party
(date and info pending)
West Reading Fall Festival
(September date and info pending)
Puerto Rican Festival
(September date and info pending)
Berks Cultural Diversity Festival
(October date and info pending)