Volunteers Needed!
Wednesday, August 24 – Monday, September 5
We are so excited to return to the New York State Fair with one of our most important fundraising events of the year! Help raise thousands of dollars for the unstoppable mission of the American Red Cross by volunteering your time at the Red Cross parking lot.
With over 400 shifts available, including morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, there are plenty of opportunities for volunteers to support this event. For each shift worked, volunteers will receive complimentary parking on the day of your shift and a complimentary fair admission ticket to be used on a day of your choosing!

If you are interested in volunteering for a shift at the Red Cross parking lot during the New York State Fair, please identify the role you are interested in from the list below and then click on the red SIGN UP button on the right-hand side of this page (or below if on a mobile device). You will be redirected to our sign-up tool, Calendly. Fill out your information, select your role, and the day(s) and time(s) you are available*.
Available Volunteer Roles:
Parking Specialist
- Direct vehicles to specific parking area.
- Ensure no pets or children are left behind.
- Must be able to walk and/or stand for 5+ hours in rain or shine.
- Requires collaboration and teamwork.
- Act as a friendly ambassador of the American Red Cross.
Traffic Specialist
- Manage pedestrian traffic within the lot near the NYS Fairgrounds entrance area, working with traffic/security officers for customer crossing.
- Safely direct traffic into the lot.
- Must be able to walk and/or stand for 5+ hours in rain or shine.
- Act as a friendly ambassador of the American Red Cross.
Sales Specialist
- Sell bottled water.
- Re-stock inventory as needed.
- Requires accurate, responsible, and safe handling of money.
- Act as a friendly ambassador of the American Red Cross.

When?
Starts: August 24th
Ends: September 5th


575 State Fair Blvd.
Syracuse, NY 13209
To learn more and sign up on Calendly:
*Signing up for two shifts in a row on a single day is discouraged. If you would like to work two shifts on the same day, please select the morning and evening shifts. Volunteers under the age of 16 must work with a parent or guardian.
Questions? Please email lisa.smith8@redcross.org
Find directions to the American Red Cross NY State Fair parking lot below.