Volunteers Needed for Spooky Fest

To volunteer, fill out the online volunteer form. Spooky Fest 2026 takes place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays of the following weekends: October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 (RAIN OR SHINE).

Volunteers are needed from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm at CSTL located at 1450 Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre. Volunteers must be 16 years or older. Volunteers under 18 must complete a Minor Volunteer Parent Consent Form:

There are several positions:

• Haunted Woods – This is a scary attraction. We need people to dress as zombies or other monsters and jump out to scare guests.
• Enchanted Walk – Guides, colorfully dressed in the beautiful walk, will greet and assist guests.
• Princess and Prince – Stand by the horse and coach, take pictures with children.
• Merry Monsters – Characters that will greet the children.
• Face Painting – Using the templates provided, you can paint children’s faces or hands.
• Fortune Telling – Predict the future for children and families.
• Glow Tent – Help children create glowing slime.
• Crafts – Help the kids do fun Halloween crafts.
• Entry Table – Check in guests and distribute tickets.

Adelphi is not providing transportation to/from this volunteer opportunity. You will be responsible for signing up, getting yourself there/back, etc. Spooky Fest is not an Adelphi University Event. We have had several students volunteer there on their own over the years.