Being among these talented, enthusiastic young people brings me joy and a sense of optimism and confidence in the future. I love helping and watching Detroit's creative community grow.
Margarite McLeod
Volunteering at the festival puts you in the middle of one of the country’s largest and most dynamic design experiences.
Whether you’re a design enthusiast, creative professional, or just looking to network and meet some new friends, there are opportunities for you to get in on the action and make an impact.
In their own words...
Volunteer Testimonials
"Volunteering with Design Core during the Month of Design was an incredibly rewarding experience.
It was inspiring to see how Design Core's efforts helped elevate local creatives, providing them with a platform to showcase their work and connect with a broader audience."
Rashad Buckingham
Founder, Art House Detroit
"Volunteering has given me a clearer understanding of the evolving creative landscape in Detroit, through the events themselves and the people I’ve met there.
Design Core has established a central hub connecting broader design and creative communities. Because of this, I’ve met people from a variety of industries, interests, and disciplines."
Lisa Brzezniak
Multidisciplinary Designer
Being among these talented, enthusiastic young people brings me joy and a sense of optimism and confidence in the future. I love helping and watching Detroit's creative community grow.
Margarite McLeod
Retiree & long-time Design Core volunteer
Volunteer opportunities include:
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Street Team: Distribute maps, posters, and other promotional materials around the city and metro area leading up to the festival.
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Décor & Retail: You can’t have a festival without a good vibe! We have been lucky to have many artists volunteer their time and skill to help create installations and experiences to add that extra sauce to Detroit ‘s Month of Design happenings.
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Day-of Team: Help pull the event off by lending a hand on the day of major events. Shifts range from set-up help, to check-ins, to tear-downs and more.
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Information Guide: Assist attendees with suggestions or directions to Detroit’s Month of Design events.
