Project Leaders: Support the Riverfest Celebration!

Friends of the Los Angeles River is hosting our fifth annual RiverFest: a free, open-air festival where artists, musicians, and communities come together to celebrate and be inspired by the LA River. Their fifth annual RiverFest will feature a variety of local artists with thrilling live performances, a bustling marketplace with local vendors, and nonprofit exhibitors highlighting their work. They will also have some interactive eco-activities for the whole family and delicious food from some of L.A.'s best food trucks. So grab your favorite Angelenos and come celebrate with us!

Why: We’re looking for project leaders to support everything from setup and check-in to booth support and cleanup. It’s a great way to be part of the action, meet fellow River lovers, and help create a welcoming, joyful event for the whole community. No experience necessary, just bring your energy and we’ll show you the rest.

Who: Friends of the Los Angeles River aims to build capacity for communities, students, and future leaders to advocate for nature, climate and equity on the LA River. We envision a verdant LA River that supports vulnerable communities in climate adaptation. The River will be transformed into a dynamic, functioning ecosystem that reduces flood risk, cleans the air, cools temperatures, and supports the biodiversity essential to our collective well-being.

• Shift 1: 11:30am - 5:00pm
  • Lead the check-in process for exhibitors, event volunteers, and/or VIP attendees.
  • Manage exhibitor check-in where you'll greet exhibitors who will arrive
  • Check off exhibitors at our check-in table, give a quick site map orientation, and direct them to their booth location
  • Answer questions and support exhibitor load-in
  • Greet volunteers at the start of each volunteer shift, check them in, show them the site map, and direct them to their volunteer station
• Shift 2: 2:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Lead VIP check-in, volunteer check-in for general volunteer shift
  • Direct general volunteers to support exhibitors with load out.
  • Be available to answer questions from exhibitors, volunteers, and participants
  • Float throughout the event to make sure projects and volunteers are being supported
• All PLs will receive breaks and a meal during their shift.

• All project leaders will be expected to attend a pre-event virtual training over zoom on Tuesday, August 4th, Tuesday: 7:00pm - 8:15pm
• All project leaders must continue their registration through Friend of the LA River's volunteer registration link, which will be sent upon sign-up through this LA Work's registration page (email will be sent by the opportunity coordinator below).
• It will be a warm day in August, so bring sun protection including: a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable/breathable clothing to walk around in
• Project Leaders will be on their feet most of the day

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.  

This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, Friends of the LA River. 

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety  

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