Volunteers
Volunteer with Us!
Be part of our 5-year anniversary celebration on Oct 10. Open to all — and youth are especially welcome.
The Silk Route Children’s Bazaar is a community effort, and it wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers.
Your support helps us create a safe, fun, and memorable experience for our young entrepreneurs — thank you for being an essential part of the bazaar!
Volunteering is open to all, and youth volunteers are especially welcome. Verification for volunteer hours will be provided.
Why Volunteer
The SRCB Bazaar brings our community together to celebrate and support our young entrepreneurs — and it runs on the energy of volunteers like you. Whether you can give a couple of hours or the whole day, there’s a role for you, and no experience is needed. We’ll show you everything.
• Support youth entrepreneurs in our community
• Meet great people and be part of the team
• Gain real experience — great for students
• Verified volunteer hours provided
• Every role welcome — beginners included
Please see below for a brief overview of the available volunteer roles
Browse the roles, then sign up and tell us your preference — we’ll match you to the right spot.
Roles marked FILLED are no longer accepting volunteers — feel free to pick a different one on the form.
Pre-Event Day Roles
Poster Crew
Deliver posters to local businesses, masajids, schools, and community boards.
Social Media Content Creator
Create posts, graphics, and short videos for our campaign.
Social Media Manager
Video Editor
Produce the event slideshow, video montages, and the bazaar audio playlist.
Entrepreneurship Learning Resources Developer
Graphic Designer
Event Day Roles
Decorator
Style tables, stage, and booth areas, and place signage. (Hall staff set up the tables and chairs.)
Logistics Assistant
Front Door Security
Monitor entry and manage crowd flow. (Best suited for a mature adult.)
Master of Ceremonies (M/C)
Welcome Desk
Greet and sign in guests, participants, and media; keep an attendance tally.
Parents Supervisor / Usher
Welcome and seat guests, and supervise the audience area. (Background check required.)
Float Cashier
Provide vendors with cash float in smaller bills.
Clean- Up Crew
Sweep, empty garbage, tidy, and break down booths at the end. (Hall staff put away the tables and chairs.)
Parking Attendants
Direct vehicles and keep traffic flowing safely.
Prayer Break Security
Watch over vendors’ tables during salah so belongings stay secure.
Prayer Space Volunteer
Set up prayer mats and keep the prayer space clean and welcoming.
Judges' Assistant
Support the judges, manage scoresheets, and keep presentations on time.
Qur’an Reciter
Open the event with a recitation.
Muezzin (Caller to Prayer)
Give the adhan at salah times.
Audio/Visual Tech (& Assistant)
Day-of Volunteer Coordinator
Lead the volunteer team and be the point of contact on the day. (Background check required.)
Social Media (live)
Post live from the event.
Student Volunteers
Youth helpers across the event (great for volunteer hours; guardian consent required for under-18s).
Fill out a short sign-up form (2 minutes).
How to Sign-Up?
Browse the roles above and pick what interests you.
Fill out the short sign-up form (2 minutes).
We’ll follow up to confirm your role and shift.
Some roles that work with youth or handle cash require a background check (Vulnerable Sector Check). If yours does, we’ll guide you through it — start early, as it can take a few weeks.
FAQ
Do I need experience?
No — most roles need none, and we’ll show you what to do.
Can students volunteer?
Yes! Youth are especially welcome, and we provide verification of volunteer hours.
How much time is required?
Shifts can be as short as a couple of hours, or the full day — your choice.
Will my volunteer hours be verified?
Yes, on request.
Is there a background check?
For some roles working with youth or handling money, yes — we’ll help you arrange it.
Who do I contact with questions?
Nadia Traya at silkroutechildrensbazaar@gmail.com
Questions? Email us at silkroutechildrensbazaar@gmail.com — we’d love to have you on the team, in shaa Allah.