Volunteer / Voluntariado
Join the team for the 13th Annual Festival de las Calaveras!
¡Únete al equipo del 13º Festival de las Calaveras, celebración del Día de los Muertos!
Festival de las Calaveras 2025 is seeking a Social Media Storytelling Intern for a 7–8 week program. This is a unique opportunity to help share the vibrant stories, artists, and events of the 13th Annual Twin Cities Dia de los Muertos Celebration.
Nov 1 @ The Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis
Event-Day Volunteers | Shifts: 4–8 hrs | Voluntarios en el evento | Turnos de 4–8 horas
Roles include montaje/limpieza, apoyo artístico, escenario, mercancía, armonía/seguridad y más
1. Volunteer Lead
Tasks:
* Help craft the volunteer shift schedule.
* Welcome volunteers at check-in.
* Distribute t-shirts, badges, and wristbands.
* Guide volunteers to assigned areas and ensure shifts are covered.
* Serve as point of contact for on-site questions or issues.
2. Hospitality & Artist Liaison
Tasks:
* Prepare artist gift bags with itineraries, wristbands, and info packets.
* Deliver gift bags to artist lodging or during sound checks.
* Coordinate with stage managers on artist needs and arrival times.
* Manage green room snacks, drinks, and cleanliness.
* Assist with transportation coordination if needed.
3. Green Room & Hospitality Assistant
Tasks:
* Maintain green room snacks and beverages throughout the event.
* Keep the area clean and stocked.
* Check in with artists and crew to ensure comfort and needs are met.
* Support the Hospitality Lead as needed.
4. Vendor Support
Tasks:
* Assist the Vendor Coordinator with vendor check-in and set-up.
* Help vendors locate their assigned spaces.
* Support vendor needs during the event (e.g., breaks, supplies).
* Assist with vendor area clean-up and take-down after the event.
5. Event Set-Up & Take-Down Crew
Tasks:
* Set up and decorate the venue (banners, papel picado, tents, tables, chairs).
* Prepare green room food and drinks for artists and crew.
* Set up merchandise tables and assist artists with theirs.
* Place trash and recycling bins throughout the venue.
* Deinstall and pack up supplies, signage, and décor after the event.
6. Street Team
Tasks:
* Distribute posters and flyers around the Twin Cities and nearby areas.
* Share festival information at partner venues, community centers, and local businesses.
* Assist with outreach at community events leading up to the festival.
7. Stage & Performance Support
Tasks:
* Assist the Stage Manager with performer load-in and sound checks.
* Help maintain performance area safety and organization.
* Escort artists and performers to the stage as needed.
* Communicate any schedule changes or technical needs to the team.
8. Merchandise Table Assistant
Tasks:
* Help organize and sell festival or artist merchandise.
* Track sales and restock items as needed.
* Provide customer service to guests.
* Assist with merchandise table set-up and take-down.
9. Runner
Tasks:
* Pick up food catering or supplies for artists and volunteers.
* Run quick errands during the event as directed by coordinators.
* Assist with last-minute logistical needs.
10. First Aid
Tasks:
* Staff the festival’s first aid tent.
* Provide basic first aid assistance for guests, artists, and volunteers.
* Monitor safety and respond to minor medical situations as needed.
* Note: Volunteers with experience or certification in first aid, medic, EMT, or nursing training are especially encouraged to sign up for this role.
11. Security & Safety Support
Tasks:
* Help monitor entrances, exits, and crowd flow during the event.
* Assist in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees.
* Communicate respectfully and de-escalate situations if needed.
* Note: Volunteers with security, community safety, or de-escalation training are highly encouraged to join this team.
Volunteers receive / Lxs voluntarios reciben:
- Food / Comida
- Artist-designed T-shirt by @peltre
- An amazing cultural experience celebrating ancestors & community!
Volunteer Orientation:
Mon, Oct 27 | 6 PM | The Hook & Ladder Theater
Bilingual (Spanish/English) volunteers 18+ with great people skills encouraged to join!
¡Buscamos voluntarios bilingües (español/inglés) mayores de 18 años con excelente servicio al cliente!