There are many ways to get involved with Canstruction® Frederick! Whether you want to help on-site during the exhibit, join a team to design and build a sculpture, or be matched with a sponsor, your contribution makes a real difference.
Opportunities to Volunteer
- Join a Team: Have design or building experience, or already have a team that’s looking for a sponsor? Reach out to be matched with a team to help create a Canstruction® sculpture (as opportunities allow).
- Event Assistance: Support logistics on build days, exhibit operations, guest engagement, and voting at Warehouse Cinemas.
- Flexible Roles: Contribute in a way that fits your schedule and skills—every role helps bring the exhibit to life.
Once you apply, a member of the Frederick Rescue Mission team will contact you with more details and next steps.
Volunteering is a hands-on way to connect with the community, experience the creativity of Canstruction®, and directly support families in need through the Frederick Rescue Mission.
Act fast! Sponsorship slots are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Explore the sponsorship options below to find the opportunity that’s right for you.
Questions about volunteering? Reach out to: Jasmine Sneed | jsneed@therescuemission.org | 301-695-6633 ext. 210
What is Canstruction®?
For the first time, the Mission is bringing Canstruction to Frederick as a public art exhibit with meaningful local impact.
Founded in 1992, Canstruction® is an international charity competition where teams build large-scale sculptures entirely from canned food to raise awareness and support local communities.
- Teams design and construct imaginative sculptures using full, unopened cans of food.
- Sculptures are displayed in a free exhibit at Warehouse Cinemas from June 19 to July 5 for the community to view and vote on.
- After the exhibit, all canned goods are donated to the Mission’s programs addressing food insecurity in Frederick.
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