Volunteer for a Special Event

The White House and President's Park Needs You!

Our events are large in scale and are attended by thousands of guests. We rely on the dedication and talent of our volunteer staff to ensure our events are a success.

Contact us to find out how you can sign up to be a special event volunteer!

 

White House Easter Egg Roll

The White House Easter Egg Roll is a festive spring tradition that takes place each year on the South Lawn. The White House and President's Park staff uses a line system set up on the Ellipse to filter over 30,000 guests to the event. Volunteers serve a critical role in several positions:

 

NPS/Wen-hui Li, 2025

For information about the history of the event please visit the White House Easter Egg Roll event page.

• Crowd control & line management
• Providing directions
• Ticket scanning
  
  Volunteer recruitment generally occurs in March.

 

White House Spring and Fall Garden Tours

For one weekend in April and October the South Lawn is open to the public to view the White House grounds and gardens. The White House and President's Park staff maintain several timed entry lines before guests access the South Lawn. Volunteers support the event through:

 

NPS/Beth Yoder, 2025

• Crowd control & line management
• Providing directions & information about prohibited items
• Ticket distribution
  
  Volunteers are welcome to visit the South Lawn after completing their shift!

• Volunteer recruitment for spring tours generally occurs in March.
• Volunteer recruitment for fall tours generally occurs in September.

 

National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a joyous holiday tradition in the park! Guests enjoy celebrity performances and an appearance by the President and the First Family. Volunteers support the event through:

 

NPS/Meghan Reese, 2023

• Crowd control & line management
• Ticket scanning
• Directing guests to ticked seating
  
  Volunteer recruitment generally occurs in October.
  For information about the history of the event please visit the National Christmas Tree Lighting page.

 

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