Become a Volunteer

Mercado on Fifth relies on community volunteers to help maintain a safe and clean environment that is welcoming to all. If you are interested in offering your time and talents to enhancing this pop-up community, please fill out the form below to let us know your availability and interests.


  • These guidelines apply to the Mercado on Fifth in Moline, Illinois. The volunteer work supports our primary objectives. We thank the volunteers, who are generously giving their time and talents to enhance the quality of life in this corner of the world.  

    Here are a few things we ask the volunteers to remember while volunteering:

    1. Be punctual and reliable. Arrive at least 10 minutes early to receive instructions.

    2. Give notice if your availability changes. Please contact us no later than noon the day of the event you are scheduled to volunteer for.

    3. Help to resolve any issues and work with others in an appropriate manner. Mercado staff will be available to assist you if needed.

    4. Report any injuries or hazards that you notice at Mercado staff as soon as they are discovered so that they can be documented and resolved in a timely manner.

    5. Carry out all the duties listed in your volunteer position description.

    Finally, remember to have fun and thank you again for all you do in this community!

  • We are currently seeking volunteers for our summer night market season which runs every Friday from May 24th, 2024 through September 27th, 2024. Duties include, cleaning, monitoring the children’s play area, crowd control, staging support, protecting intersections, etc. Donate at least one (1) hour of service and receive free entry. Apply to volunteer HERE!