12/06/2026
Fancy helping out on Derby Day , we only succeed with everyone getting involved 🤙🏼
🚧 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – DERBY DAY! 🚧
The Castle Douglas Soap Box Derby is only possible thanks to the amazing people who give up their time to help make it happen.
We’re looking for volunteers to help with:
🔧 Event Set-Up – from 6:00am on Derby Day
🧹 Event Take-Down – from 4:00pm onwards
Whether you can spare an hour or stay for the whole session, every helping hand makes a huge difference.
Tasks include:
✅ Setting up barriers, signs and event equipment
✅ Preparing the park and activity areas
✅ General lifting and moving (where able)
✅ Helping pack away and clear up after the event
✅ Being involved in the mayhem of the day
What you can get from it 🤩
💙 Be part of one of Castle Douglas’ biggest community events
🤝 Meet new people and make new friends
🏁 Experience the excitement behind the scenes
🙌 Gain a real sense of achievement from helping deliver a fantastic day for thousands of visitors
😊 Support your local community and help create lasting memories for families
🎉 Enjoy being part of a fun, friendly and welcoming team
If you’d like to be part of bringing one of Castle Douglas’ biggest community events to life, we’d love to hear from you.
💙 Many hands make light work, and your support helps keep this fantastic family event running.
Comment below or send us a message if you can help.