Project Leaders: Support the Día de los Muertos Festival

El Sereno Community Arts’ 17th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of culture, art, and community - taking place on October 17, 2026 at El Sereno Park. The festival brings together local artists, musicians, schools, families, small businesses, community organizations, and residents through live performances, community altars, art activities, vendors, food, and cultural programming.



Why: El Sereno Community Arts believes art heals, connects, and belongs to everyone. That’s why we partner with Latine, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ organizations to uplift artists and celebrate community stories. This festival beneifts El Sereno and Northeast Los Angeles residents, particularly families, youth, seniors, artists, and underserved community members who may face barriers to accessing arts and cultural experiences.

Who: El Sereno Community Arts has uplifted Latine heritage through the arts, mental health, and storytelling. Rooted in El Sereno and reaching neighboring communities, they celebrate culture while addressing community well-being. From vibrant workshops to public art projects, our programs honor tradition, provide creative outlets for all ages, and create meaningful job opportunities in the arts. Volunteers are essential to creating a welcoming, safe, and successful festival.

• As a project leader, you will help lead/manage volunteers in the various shifts to choose from, such as:
  • Pre-Event Support (Saturday, 10/10 from 10:00am - 1:00pm)
    • Help make paper flowers to decorate the Dia De Los Muertos festival!
  • First Shift (Saturday, 10/17 from 10:00am - 3:30pm) - Setting up altars, decorating festival grounds, assisting with parking and load-in.
  • Second Shift (Saturday, 10/17 from 3:00pm - 8:00pm) - Welcome table, event support (trash liners, equipment transport, questionnaire, covering booths as needed), helping with tabling, etc.
  • As a project leader you may also be asked to do the following:
    • Help unload the organizing partner's supplies and set up the various projects/activities.
    • Ensure volunteers are working safely, efficiently, and are having fun!
  • Project Leaders are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts.

• This volunteer event is a Project Leader Level 1 Opportunity and requires all interested project leaders to complete the Training Level 1 Module after signing up. To take the training and find out more information please visit the Project Leader Homepage here: https://www.laworks.com/projectleaders
• Adults should be able to lift up to 20lbs (or ask for other tasks by emailing the Opportunity Coordinator).
• Must be comfortable with hands-on physical work (i.e. standing for long periods of time, sorting, packing, etc).
• Project leader must be comfortable interacting with attendees.
• Comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, water bottles are recommended to bring! 
• No experience necessary! Training will be provided day-of!
• Snacks and water will be provided.

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

This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, El Sereno Community Arts.

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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