Volunteer opportunities

Numerous volunteers will be needed to help assemble the wall when it arrives, to work at the event site during its stay at Harper Creek High School soccer field in order to help direct visitors and answer any questions they may have, and to disassemble the wall before it begins its journey to the next location.

Volunteer Registration

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If you are interested in volunteering during this event, please use the link below to find more information about each volunteer position and to sign up.

Please note that all volunteers are expected to attend the Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday – August 19, 2026 – at 6:00PM.

Volunteer Registration

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Volunteers are needed for shifts around the clock while the exhibit is on display. The Wall That Heals is considered on display when the set up begins on August 19th. Typically, the shifts are four hours each, water and snacks will be provided in the Volunteer tent which will be visible and accessible to all. Every position will have you engaged with our guests and having empathy for their needs and emotions. Enjoy the experience and know that you are making a difference in the lives of many.

Setup and Breakdown

Assisting with the assembly and disassembly of the wall replica and mobile Education Center. This is a several-hour task with heavy lifting, lots of walking and bending type of job. Set up will be Wednesday, August 19th, starting at 8:00 am until noon. Breakdown of the exhibit is on Sunday, August 23, at 2:00 PM and the goal is to be finished before 5:00 PM.

Information Center

Under this tent you will provide assistance to our visitors with identifying the location of their loved one(s)on the wall and sharing additional information about the exhibit and our programs. This is a seated position.

Greeters and Visitor Guides

Welcoming visitors and directing them to different parts of the exhibit. This is a position that will require walking/standing for most of the shift.

Visitor Assistance

Here you will be assisting visitors in finding names on the wall, using the name directory, as well as the telephone app. You will also be helping with name rubbings, talking and listening to many stories. This position will involve a lot of standing and walking as well as some bending and stretching.

Mobile Education Center Support

Around the Mobile Education Center, you will be answering questions about the historical exhibits, the timeline of the war as well as items others left at The Wall. The Education Center also includes digital displays of our Hometown Heroes and Hawaii veterans honored through the In Memory program.

Parking & Mobility Assistance

This job will require standing and walking and using golf carts to help visitors with mobility issues travel to and from the exhibit. Additionally, you will be directing cars in and out of the parking lot, keeping the flow organized with layout for easy access and safety as the priority.

Please note that all volunteers are expected to attend the Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday – August 19, 2026 – at 6:00PM. If you are under 18, you will need to be accompanied by an adult. Notices and reminders will be sent to you via Sign Up Genius

Volunteer Registration