Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Volunteers will help with wrapping purchases, restocking inventory, and help shoppers as needed.

Requires being on your feet and light labor.

All volunteers must attend one of the following trainings at the Balloon Museum, to review policies, procedures, and receive parking passes.

Be sure to register for the training session in the separate listing below. Allow 90 minutes for the training session.

Tuesday, 9/23 10-11:30 am
OR 
Sunday, 9/28 2:30-4 pm

Volunteer Training Registration

Additionally, please plan to attend the team-specific trainings IN ADDITION TO the General Trainings. Registration is not required.

Gift Shoppe Support Training Sunday, 9/28 4:00-5pm

Those who volunteer for two or more shifts receive a commemorative t-shirt and a pass to attend Fiesta.  

2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Balloon Museum Foundation: Fiesta Volunteer Training

 

All Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers (both experienced and new) are required to attend a Volunteer Training session before attending their first shift. 

Please register for one of the General Training sessions below.

General Training (Attendance at one session is mandatory for all volunteers):

Tuesday, 9/23 10-11:30 am
OR 
Sunday, 9/28 2:30-4 pm

If you plan to volunteer as Gift Shoppe Support or as a Golf Cart Driver, please plan to attend the team-specific trainings IN ADDITION TO the General Trainings. Registration is not required. 

Gift Shoppe Support Training Sunday, 9/28 4:00-5pm
Golf Cart Training: Wednesday, 10/1 5:30pm-7:30pm

General Volunteer Information: Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers are required to volunteer for at least three 4-hour shifts between Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 12th.

 

Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers who sign up for and complete 12 hours will receive great perks, including the following:

 

Balloon Museum Volunteer BadgeBalloon Museum Fiesta T-ShirtParking Pass: Allows you to park by the museum during your volunteer shiftsFood Voucher, coffee & snacks provided during your shiftGeneral Admission Ticket to Fiesta Field for one eventVery cool Balloon Museum Fiesta 2025 gift

 

*All Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers (both experienced and new) are required to attend the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training before attending their first shift. 

 

Questions or concerns: please reach out to the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Diane Short: 505-768-6032; dshort@cabq.gov.

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Position Information: Museum Greeters welcome visitors warmly as they enter the Balloon Museum. They offer directional information and answer questions about the museum, Balloon Fiesta, and events at the museum. This includes being familiar with the daily calendar of activities to direct groups and visitors.

 

Considerations: Continuous standing required inside the museum at the entrance lobby. Accommodations can be made for seating if physical conditions require.

 

Be sure to sign up for the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training on either Monday, September 23rd at 10:00 am OR Saturday, September 28th at 2:30 pm

Thank you for volunteering at the Balloon Museum during the 2025 Balloon Fiesta®!  All new and returning volunteers are required to attend a Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training.  

At this session, you will:

Learn more about the current Balloon Fiesta and how the museum runs during this time.  This includes information on the daily schedule, special events at the museum, frequently asked questions, and more. Sign up for available volunteer shifts (if you haven't signed up on OneABQVolunteers.com already)Pick up your volunteer parking passHave your questions answeredMeet your fellow volunteers 

Position-specific volunteer training will take place in small breakout groups, where we will provide more detail about the duties and expectations for your position(s). 

 

This training is REQUIRED to help you have the most successful time here at the museum. If you cannot attend either one of the trainings, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Diane Short, right away: 505-768-6032 / dshort@cabq.gov