VOLUNTEER WITH US - JOIN OUR TEAM
Wreaths Across America at Jacksonville National Cemetery relies on trained Team Members to help make Wreaths Across America Day safe, organized and meaningful for our veterans, families and guests.
Team Members are volunteers who attend training meetings and receive specific assignments for Wreaths Across America Day. You’ll work alongside other volunteers as part of a team responsible for a particular area of the event.
Join one of our teams and help create a meaningful
day of remembrance for our veterans and their families.
2026 TEAM MEMBER MEETINGS
All team meetings take place at Jacksonville National Cemetery and begin at 9:30am.
Saturday, September 19
Kickoff & Team Signup
Saturday, October 17
Team Training
Saturday, November 14
Team Training
Saturday, December 12
Mandatory Final Walkthrough,
Radio Training & Final Assignments
Meet the Team Leads, learn about the different assignments and choose where you would like to serve. Training and assignment details are provided at the meetings.
CHOOSE YOUR TEAM
PARKING & TRAFFIC
Guide vehicles and pedestrians safely throughout Jacksonville National Cemetery.
REMOTE PARKING
Guide pedestrians, answer questions and direct guests to shuttle transportation.
CEREMONY
Help prepare the ceremony area, welcome guests and support the ceremonial wreath presentation.
SETUP, BOX & TEARDOWN
Set up and return tents, tables, chairs, signs and other equipment, and collect empty wreath boxes during the event.
STAFF
Check in Team Members and provide the supplies and support needed throughout the day.
WELCOME CENTER & TEACH TENT
The Welcome Center & TEACH Tent welcomes guests, answers questions, provides directions and shares the Wreaths Across America mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. This team is staffed by The Jacksonville Ladies and is not recruiting Team Members through the 2026 Team Member meetings.
SECTION LEADERS
Guide volunteers and families while ensuring wreaths are unloaded, distributed and placed correctly throughout each section.
Team members must be at least 18 years old and able to stand for several hours and walk long distances. Jacksonville National Cemetery is very large, and volunteer assignments may require considerable movement throughout the grounds.