City of Frisco Municipal Volunteer Program

April 10-12, 2025

In collaboration with the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, Play Frisco is proud to present En Plein Air Frisco — where art, nature, and community meet! Artists paint outdoors for three days and nights at several city parks.

Painting Locations
Artists can be found at the following city parks during the festival:

Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Pkwy.
Frisco Heritage Center, 6455 Page St.
Freedom Meadow at Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Pkwy.
Frisco Commons Park and The Grove at Frisco Commons, 8300 McKinney Rd.

Volunteers will help with event set up, artist check in and support, greet and assist guests, event clean up, and more. Signups will be posted 2-3 weeks prior to the event. 

Frisco Discovery Center 
8004 Dallas Pkwy

Event Dates: March 22 and July 19, 2025

Volunteer with us for a day of tabletop role-playing games for the public! You'll help scan tickets, greet guests, assist with event setup, observe the games and help with refreshments. Wear comfortable, business casual clothing. Signups will open about 2-3 weeks prior to the event. 

Frisco Heritage Museum
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
6455 Page Street

2025 Dates:
April 12 - Women in Space
May 10 - Rockin' Rockets
June 14 - Robotics

Guests will play historically at the Frisco Heritage Center every second Saturday of the month. With new themes and activities each month, visitors will find new ways to play every time. They can explore the museum, tour historic homes, watch a live blacksmith demonstration, have fun with a hands-on activity, and more. Volunteers will assist with event set up, clean up, and a variety of activities. 

Frisco Heritage Museum
March 18 
10 - 11:30 a.m.
6455 Page Street

Children ages 3 to 6 years old will go on an adventure with Cotton, the history-loving teddy bear, at the Frisco Heritage Museum’s Teddy Bear Picnic! This special event is held in the spring and hosted by the Heritage Association of Frisco. This 'bear-y' fun event will feature story time, hands-on activity stations, a Teddy bear Parade, and much more! Volunteers are needed to help assist with the different activities and crafts. Signups will open about 2-3 weeks prior to the event. 

Frisco Heritage Museum
March 19 
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
6455 Page Street

Blackland Prairie Day is a celebration of all things Blackland Prairie. Families of all ages can visit the Frisco Heritage Center for activities centered around the Blackland Prairie of Texas from 10-11 a.m. The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center will be presenting in the Depot from 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. featuring three incredible birds of prey found in North Texas.

Volunteers will help with different activity stations throughout the event. This event is held annually in the spring. Volunteer signups are posted about 2 weeks prior to the event. 

Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street

Daily Hours: 
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Museum Greeters will welcome guests and assist them as needed as they tour the museum. Additional duties may include capturing visitor statistics, tidying areas, straightening brochures, and restocking supplies. This volunteer assignment has year-round openings and flexible times. You may sign up for multiple shifts. Fill out an application to get started. Volunteers must be 16 years or older for this opportunity.

Frisco Discovery Center 
8004 Dallas Pkwy

Daily Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Concierge volunteers greet guests and provide general information and wayfinding at the Frisco Discovery Center during operating hours.

Schoolhouse Docents give groups of students an experience in the one-room schoolhouse.  This job requires an ability to work with and manage groups of children.  This volunteer must be able to speak loudly while sharing stories and information with the audience.  

Letterpress Docents will share the history of the printing press. They will also demonstrate how a letterpress works. Volunteers will show guests how printing was done at the turn of the 20th century.  They will assist groups with printing museum souvenirs as part of this interactive experience. 

School Tours Docents will lead school, scout, and other group tours.  This position takes place during the workday, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  This position requires an ability to work with and manage groups of children.  This volunteer must be able to speak loudly while conducting tours for large groups and enjoy sharing stories and information with the audience. 

Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street

Daily Hours: 
Tuesday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If you love learning something new and sharing it with kids, consider applying to be a volunteer docent. We have year-round openings and flexible scheduling. Click "Fill in an application" to get started.  

Frisco Discovery Center 
8004 Dallas Pkwy

Daily Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Gallery attendants greet visitors, keep an eye on artwork displayed in the Community Gallery or Grand Gallery, and are prepared to inform guests regarding basic details about the museums on site, featured artists or exhibitions. Occasionally, they may help with shows loading in, being installed, or loading out.  

Frisco Heritage Museum
July 12
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
6455 Page Street

Volunteer with us for a day of play at the Heritage Center!  You will be helping with our games for all ages, from pioneer's prairie games to modern-day video games. We'll also have board games, yard games, and more!  This event is held annually in July. Some of the events will be outside and some inside, so come dressed appropriately. Volunteer signups are posted in June - about 2 weeks prior to the event. 

Date: 2025 TBD
Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street

Volunteer with the Frisco Heritage Association at their annual Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day! This celebration gives visitors a glimpse of what life was like along the Shawnee Trail in the days before modern conveniences. This year's event features perennial favorites and new activities for the entire family, including:

• Wild West Shows
• Living Longhorn
• Stagecoach Rides
• Armadillo Races
• Pony Rides
• Kids' Arts & Crafts
• Western Theme Photo Booth
• Blacksmith Demonstrations
• Live Music
• Food Trucks

Signs ups will be available 2-3 weeks prior to the event. 

Date: 2025 TBD
Frisco Discovery Center 
8004 Dallas Pkwy

Celebrate Hispanic heritage and artwork by supporting the reception event for the group art show in the Grand Gallery! We need help setting up for the event, greeting guests, assisting with refreshments, and providing overall event support for this annual gallery exhibition and reception. Wear comfortable, business casual clothing. Signups will open about 2-3 weeks prior to the event. 

Date: 2025 TBD
Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street

We need volunteers to join the holiday fun at the annual Heritage Halloween event!

Volunteer assignments at this family-friendly gathering include helping with the following activities: 

Event Set Up
Crafts & Games
Passing Out Candy
Event Clean Up

Volunteer signups will open 2-3 weeks prior to the event. We hope to see you there!

2025 Date: TBD
Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street

Walnut’s Wassail Walk volunteers will assist with performers, crafts, and help spread holiday cheer. This festive holiday event features live music by Max and Heather Stalling in the chapel, local arts groups, holiday-themed activities, free treats, and hot wassail. Plus, Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance, presented by the Heritage Association of Frisco.

Wassail is a beverage made from hot mulled cider mixed with spices. People would drink it as a part of wassailing. This ancient English Yuletide tradition involved door-to-door charity giving and salutations. It was also used to ensure a good harvest the following year. Signups are posted about two weeks prior to the event.