Volunteers Needed as The Wall That Heals Comes to Evansville
The Tri-State has a pretty incredible track record of showing up when someone needs a helping hand, and the University of Southern Indiana is putting out a call for volunteers for a very special event coming to Evansville this October.
The Wall That Heals, a traveling three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be displayed at USI's Broadway Recreational Complex October 29 - November 1, 2026.
Before thousands of visitors can experience it, though, somebody has to help put it together.
Volunteers Needed for The Wall That Heals
USI is seeking volunteers age 18 and older to help with the arrival and setup of The Wall That Heals on Wednesday, October 28, as well as its disassembly on Sunday, November 1.
There are additional opportunities to volunteer throughout the exhibit's stay in Evansville. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is seeking approximately 200 community volunteers, with four-hour shifts available during both daytime and overnight hours.
Volunteers will help welcome and guide visitors, answer questions, and assist with other needs surrounding the memorial.
What Is The Wall That Heals?
The traveling memorial is 375 feet long and 7.5 feet high at its tallest point and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.
It travels with a mobile education center containing exhibits about the Vietnam War, the creation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the experiences of those who served.
The Wall That Heals will be free and open to the public 24 hours a day beginning Thursday, October 29, through 2 p.m. Sunday, November 1.
The exhibit will be located at the USI Broadway Recreational Complex - USI Softball Fields in Evansville.
If you have some time to give, this is a unique opportunity to help bring an important national memorial to our community while honoring the millions of Americans who served during the Vietnam War.
Volunteer information and registration are available through the University of Southern Indiana.