Opportunity Details
Support the Annual 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 volunteer, you will help support the following projects in the various shifts to choose from, such as:
- Saturday 10/10: Pre-Event Support (10:00am - 1:00pm)
- Help make paper flowers to decorate the Dia De Los Muertos festival!
- Saturday 10/17: First Shift (10:30am - 2:00pm) - Setting up altars, decorating festival grounds, assisting with parking and load-in.
- Saturday 10/17: Second Shift (1:30pm - 5:00pm) - Welcome table, event support (trash liners, equipment transport, questionnaire, covering booths as needed), helping with tabling, etc.
- Saturday 10/17: Third Shift (4:30pm - 8:00pm) - Welcome table, event support (trash liners, equipment transport, questionnaire, covering booths as needed), helping with tabling, support takedown initiatives, etc.
- Volunteers are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts.
- Saturday 10/10: Pre-Event Support (10:00am - 1:00pm)
- 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).
- Volunteers 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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Civic & Community
Families, Low-income Communities, Other, Immigrants Refugees or Ethnic Groups, Children & Youth < 18yrs old, LGBTQIA, Justice Impacted
Other,Event Organizing
Age Minimum (with Adult): 55+, Minimum Age:55+
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