Join the Crew
Become a part of the Hood River Fireworks crew and immerse yourself in Hood River’s biggest event of the year. Choose between joining our pyro crew, our fundraising crew, or our parade crew.
Pyro Crew
Become a part of the pyro crew and immerse yourself in the thrilling world of pyrotechnics. As a member of this team, you’ll play a crucial role in setting up and wiring the fireworks display.
As a new member, you will be required to have a clean criminal record, and attend 1 free training class every 3 years.
Expectations include, but are not limited to, helping setup and wire the entire show, and returning the next morning to finish cleanup.
Note: Significant others and family members cannot spectate from within the launch site unless they have attended the training class and also have a clean criminal record. As a certified volunteer, you can however, with permission, give them access to private seating during the show and a personal tour of the equipment prior to launch.
Fundraising Crew
As a part of the fundraising crew, you may choose to work on a team or by yourself to fundraise to individuals or businesses in the community.
You will be supplied with marketing materials and may choose to work closely with our head of fundraising to develop creative ideas and donation incentivized programs.
Fundraising starts in May for 4th of July shows, and will end about 1 week after the 4th of July.
The more money we can all fundraise together, the less work any one individual will have to obtain. You are encouraged to focus on long term relationships and to help summarize the benefits of our show on the local community and economy.
Parade Crew
As a part of our parade crew, you will walk the parade route at 10am on the 4th of July in order to help fundraise for the fireworks.
You may dress up in 4th of July related clothing, and you will be provided with branded signage and a pole for gathering money.
You are welcome and encouraged to have your own fun with the way you fundraise for the fireworks.
If you have small kids or a group of young adults who want to join you, no certifications are required, nor do any fees need to be paid, in order to join the parade lineup.
You will receive instructions prior to the parade and will be given opportunities to ask questions along the way.
If you have a friend who would like to join, the more the merrier!
Apply to Join
Select an interest, and we’ll send you more information after you apply.
⚠️Depending on the time of year you apply, some positions may be full. ⚠️