The Wall That Heals Volunteer Opportunities - Afton WY

Get Connected Icon Jul 7, 2026 through Jul 12, 2026
Get Connected Icon Volunteer Slots 4 hours each

Description

The Wall That Heals, a ¾-scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is coming to Afton, Wyoming. The 375 foot long exhibit features over 58,000 names, providing a 24 hour, no cost opportunity for reflection, healing, education and honoring veterans.   A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity honoring our Vietnam Veterans that offers a space for healing—now coming to Western Wyoming for the first time. One of 31 sites across the Nation.

Volunteers are the heart of The Wall That Heals.   Because of your time, compassion, and dedication, this powerful exhibit becomes a welcoming, educational, and unforgettable experience for every visitor.

By volunteering, you help honor the names etched on The Wall and support members of our community as they reflect, remember, and heal.  Your presence matters, sometimes through a warm greeting, sometimes through quiet support, and sometimes simply by being there.

By volunteering, you don’t just help run an event—you help create a space of respect, connection, and remembrance. Volunteers are needed throughout the duration of the exhibit.  We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, making it easy for individuals and groups to plug in and serve in a meaningful way. 

Volunteer opportunities are available in many roles, including:

Wall Ambassadors

Mobile Education Center Ambassadors

Visitor/Welcome Center Ambassadors (only seated position)

Parking AttendantsGreeters/Floaters (available in two hour shifts)

Ceremony Support

Escorts Welcome (contact volunteer coordinator)

Photographer (contact volunteer coordinator)

Musician - TAPS bugler and bagpipes (contact volunteer coordinator)

Memento Cataloguer (contact volunteer coordinator)

Setup/Teardown (contact volunteer coordinator)

With many ways to serve, volunteers can choose the opportunities that best fit their availability and strengths while helping create a meaningful experience for every visitor. We are looking for volunteers with a willingness to serve.  No experience or special skills needed. Most shifts are four hours in length, rain or shine. You may sign up for multiple roles, days, and times.

Website:  https://www.thewallthathealsaftonwy2026.com

To signup for volunteer positions please see the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/WYWelcomestheWallThatHealsVolunteers

Details

Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: All volunteer positions are exposed to weather, with exception to the visitor center. There are canopy tents available should there be extreme rain.
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Location

Get Connected Icon Star Valley Middle School
999 Warrior Way
Afton, WY  83110