Volunteer / Voluntariado
Join the team for the 14th Annual Festival de las Calaveras!
¡Únete al equipo del 14º Festival de las Calaveras, celebración del Día de los Muertos!
Oct 31 @ The Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis
Event-Day Volunteers | Shifts: 4–8 hrs
Voluntarios en el evento | Turnos de 4–8 horas | Roles incluyen 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!