Volunteer
Our volunteers help craft the Downtown Kennewick experience.
Take a look at the committee descriptions, fill out the form below, and we'll see you soon!
Downtown Kennewick has been changing since it began. Every generation, every person leaves their mark and makes a change that takes it to its next stage. HDKP brings some of those people together to make those changes intentional. We welcome you to be one of them.
We are a part of the Main Street Program. The Main Street Approach is a philosophy, a program, and a proven comprehensive approach to commercial business district revitalization. The approach is used in over 1600 cities across the nation and focuses on four volunteer-based integrated committees: Design, Economic Vitality, Outreach, and Promotion.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Flower Basket Watering Crew:
Volunteer Position: Be a hydration hero and join the Flower Basket Watering Crew!
The Flower Basket Watering Crew will be organized in to teams of 2 to 3 per volunteer shift. Shifts are 2 hours long. During the cooler season (when temperatures are in the 80’s and lower) watering will occur in the mornings on Mondays and Thursdays. During hotter weather (when the temperatures are 90’s and above) watering will occur in the mornings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
This volunteer position is seasonal and runs from May to early October.
COMMITTEES
Design
Meetings: 2nd MONDAY, 11:00 am
@ HDKP Office - 30 N Benton St
The Design Committee focuses on getting the downtown area into top physical shape and capitalizing on its best assets, such as historic buildings and traditional downtown layouts. This is accomplished by creating an inviting atmosphere through window displays, parking areas, signage, and streetscapes.
Economic Vitality
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 2:00 pm
@ HDKP Office - 30 N Benton St
The Economic Vitality Committee helps existing downtown businesses expand and recruits new ones to respond to today's market. This committee also helps convert unused space into productive property and sharpen the competitiveness of business enterprises.
Outreach
Meetings: 2nd Friday, 11:30 Am
@ rOTATING Lunch Spots
The Organization Committee has the responsibility of building consensus and cooperation among the groups that have an important stake in the downtown area. This includes educating stakeholders regarding the benefits of a revitalized downtown.
Promotion
MEETINGS: 2ND THURSDAY, 8:45 AM
@ rOCKABILLY rOASTERS (101 w. kENNEWICK aVE)
The Promotion Committee is responsible for creating a positive image of the Downtown through advertising, retail promotional activities, special events, and a marketing campaign carried out by local volunteers.
HDKP Board of Directors
*MEETINGS: 4TH MONDAY, 5:30 PM
@ HDKP OFFICE - 30 N Benton St
The Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership (HDKP) is a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation aspiring to reflect our diverse community, providing an inclusive and vibrant downtown destination. The HDKP Board of Directors is made up of volunteers, who share a strong commitment to representing the membership and championing the growth and development of Downtown Kennewick.
November through early December is when we hold board member elections. The new directors elected will serve 3-year terms to begin in January. Members are a crucial part of this process as members directly elect our Board Members through an email ballot process.
*Washington State law does not require that meetings of a nonprofit corporation’s members or board of directors be open to the public. See RCW 24.03.075; RCW 24.03.120.