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CALLING ALL JAGUARS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS!!!
You're invited to volunteer for our annual Festival de Cascarones! The final event of Fiesta 2023.
One of the largest and most popular events at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Festival de Cascarones is also a University Tradition!
What's the advantage of supporting this festival, through your volunteer service?
- Access to a volunteer parking area at no cost on a first come, first serve basis
- Commemorative Festival de Cascarones T-shirt while supplies last
- Complimentary meal during your volunteer shift while supplies last
Volunteering is also a great way for staff to meet other people from across campus, and support your community.
In addition, it will be a ton of FUN!! Community members including friends, family, and all are welcome to volunteer as well.
This is a great opportunity for everyone to visit our beautiful campus.
Volunteers 16 and older are welcome to participate.
ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST attend one of the following MANDATORY volunteer orientations.
- Wednesday, April 12, 3pm-4pm, Auditorium
- Wednesday, April 12, 6pm-7pm, Auditorium
- Tuesday, April 18, 10am-11am, STEM Room 145
- Tuesday, April 18, 6pm-7pm, Classroom Hall Room 102
- Thursday, April 27, 10am-11am, Auditorium
- Thursday, April 27, 3pm-4pm, Auditorium
- Thursday, April 27, 6pm-7pm, Auditorium
All participants outside of the A&M-SA community must pass a background check, which includes but is not limited to alumni, family members, community members, etc.
We appreciate your time and commitment to making this a continued success!
We hope you'll joining us as a volunteer for this year's Festival de Cascarones.
Free meal during volunteer shift as supplies last
Shifts (45)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Saturday Set-Up (Signage):Morning Shift | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | One University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Placing signage and other duties, helping set-up fencing and stage Point Person: Janae Johnson | 7/7 | Over |
Set-Up (Layout): Morning Shift | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Moving furniture, helping set-up fencing and stage. Point person: Janae Johnson | 3/3 | Over |
Vendor Support | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Organize & sort signage Point Person: Cristina Dominguez | 2/2 | Over |
Set-Up (Layout): Mid-day Shift | 12:30pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Moving furniture, helping set-up fencing, and stage Point Person: Janae Johnson | 3/4 | Over |
Vendor Support | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Organize & sort signage Point Person: Cristina Dominguez | 2/2 | Over |
Set-Up (Layout): Afternoon Shift | 3:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Moving furniture, helping set-up fencing, and stage, Contact person: Janae Johnson | 3/3 | Over |
Set-Up (Signage): Afternoon Shift | 3:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Placing signage and other duties, helping set-up fencing and stage Point Person-Janae Johnson | 3/3 | Over |
Vendor Support | 4:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Place signage on booths and directional signage along festival grounds Point Person: Cristina Dominguez | 4/4 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
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Vendor Support | 7:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Drop-off station staffing will be located at Jaguar Parkway, the Madla Building, and the Auditorium curb. Point Person: Cristina Dominguez | 4/5 | Over | |
Band Set-Up: Unloading | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Helping the bands load-in. Point Person:Jarrick Brown | 4/4 | Over | |
Alumni Reception Greeters | 10:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Volunteers will help coordinate this event by acting as greeters and door openers. Point Person: Dr. Mary Kay Cooper | 6/6 | Over | |
Auditorium Entrance: Morning Shift | 11:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 |
| 2/2 | Over | |
Auditorium Ticket Booth; Morning Shift | 11:30am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers must be TAMUSA STAFF, FACULTY, or STUDENT. Volunteers will sell tickets, handle cash, and process credit card transactions. | 4/4 | Over | |
Fountain Entrance: Morning Shift | 11:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Greet Guests and provide information at Main Entrance 1 (by fountain). Track attendance by clicking (two persons welcomed per Welcome Booth per shift). Point Person: Aaron Guerrero | 2/2 | Over | |
Inflatable General Set Up | 11:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers will help to inflate and place the General. | 4/4 | Over | |
KidZone Ticket Booth: Morning shift | 11:30am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers must be TAMUSA STAFF, FACULTY, or STUDENT. Volunteers will sell tickets, handle cash, and process credit card transactions. | 4/4 | Over | |
Madla Ticket Booth: Morning Shift | 11:30am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Volunteers must be TAMUSA STAFF, FACULTY, or STUDENT. Volunteers will sell tickets, handle cash, and process credit card transactions. | 4/4 | Over | |
Volunteer Support: Morning Shift | 11:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Helping Volunteer Manager with Festival to assure programming runs smoothly. Point of Contact: Aaron Guerrero | 2/2 | Over | |
Emergency Gate Post | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers will be under a tent and will be monitoring the Emergency Gate Entrance by Jaguar Parkway and Parking Lot 1. | 2/2 | Over | |
Kids Zone (Outside): Early Afternoon Shift | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Area duties include monitoring the games and equipment that will be set up to ensure items are being used properly. Volunteers will also proactively address any non-compliant behavior that could lead to injury. | 4/5 | Over | |
Logistical/Floater Support: Mid-day Shift | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Helping in various parts of the Festival to assure everything goes smoothly Point Person: Aaron Guerrero | 2/2 | Over | |
Esports Scrimmage | 12:30pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Duties include making sure no one brings food/beverages into the auditorium, as well as making sure the furnishings are well respected by attendees. This is not a free child care service. Workers should ensure parents supervise their children as appropriate. The AUD will only be open from 1-6pm. | 2/2 | Over | |
Auditorium Entrance: Mid-Afternoon | 2:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 |
| 2/2 | Over | |
Fountain Entrance: Early Afternoon Shift | 2:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Greet Guests and provide information at Entrance 1 (by Madla Fountain). Track attendance by clicking (two persons welcomed per Welcome Booth per shift). Point Person: Aaron Guerrero | 2/2 | Over | |
VIP Reception | 2:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | OP, Advancement/Comm staff helping in the Audi Courtyard and CAB Dining Hall | 5/5 | Over | |
Auditorium Ticket Booth: Mid-Afternoon Shift | 2:30pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers must be TAMUSA STAFF, FACULTY, or STUDENT. Volunteers will sell tickets, handle cash, and process credit card transactions. | 4/4 | Over | |
Kids Zone (Outside): Late Afternoon Shift | 2:30pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Area duties include monitoring the games and equipment that will be set up to ensure items are being used properly. Volunteers will also proactively address any non-compliant behavior that could lead to injury. | 6/6 | Over | |
KidZone Ticket Booth: Mid-Afternoon Shift | 2:30pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers must be TAMUSA STAFF, FACULTY, or STUDENT. Volunteers will sell tickets, handle cash, and process credit card transactions. *TAMUSA students, staff, and faculty who are interested in volunteering for this shift can email SBS@tamusa.edu for the registration code.* | 3/4 | Over | |
Madla Ticket Booth: Mid Afternoon Shift | 2:30pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers must be TAMUSA STAFF, FACULTY, or STUDENT. Volunteers will sell tickets, handle cash, and process credit card transactions. | 4/4 | Over | |
Volunteer Support: Mid-Afternoon Shift | 2:30pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Helping Volunteer Manager with Festival to assure programming runs smoothly. Point of Contact: Aaron Guerrero | 2/2 | Over | |
Esports Scrimmage | 3:00pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Duties include making sure no one brings food/beverages into the auditorium, as well as making sure the furnishings are well respected by attendees. This is not a free child care service. Workers should ensure parents supervise their children as appropriate. The AUD will only be open from 1-6pm. | 2/2 | Over | |
Logistical/Floater Support: Late Afternoon Shift | 3:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Helping in various parts of the Festival to assure everything goes smoothly. Point Person: Aaron Guerrero | 1/2 | Over | |
Emergency Gate | 4:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers will be under a tent and will be monitoring the Emergency Gate Entrance by Jaguar Parkway and Parking Lot 1. | 2/2 | Over | |
Auditorium Entrance: Later Afternoon Shift | 4:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 |
| 1/2 | Over | |
Fountain Entrance: Late Afternoon Shift | 4:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Greet Guests and provide information at Main Entrance 1 (by fountain). Track attendance by clicking (two persons welcome. Point of Contact: Aaron Guerrero | 2/2 | Over | |
Kids Zone (Outside): Early Evening Shift | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Area duties include monitoring the games and equipment that will be set up to ensure items are being used properly. Volunteers will also proactively address any non-compliant behavior that could lead to injury. | 5/5 | Over | |
Auditorium Ticket Booth: Late Afternoon | 5:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers must be TAMUSA STAFF, FACULTY, or STUDENT. Volunteers will sell tickets, handle cash, and process credit card transactions. *TAMUSA students, staff, and faculty who are interested in volunteering for this shift can email SBS@tamusa.edu for the registration code.* | 2/4 | Over | |
KidZone Ticket Booth: Late Afternoon Shift | 5:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers must be TAMUSA STAFF, FACULTY, or STUDENT. Volunteers will sell tickets, handle cash, and process credit card transactions. *TAMUSA students, staff, and faculty who are interested in volunteering for this shift can email SBS@tamusa.edu for the registration code.* | 1/4 | Over | |
Madla Ticket Booth; Late Afternoon Shift | 5:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers must be TAMUSA STAFF, FACULTY, or STUDENT. Volunteers will sell tickets, handle cash, and process credit card transactions. *TAMUSA students, staff, and faculty who are interested in volunteering for this shift can email SBS@tamusa.edu for the registration code.* | 1/4 | Over | |
Volunteer Support: Late Afternoon Shift | 5:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Helping Volunteer Manager with Festival to assure programming runs smoothly. Point of Contact: Aaron Guerrero | 2/2 | Over | |
Logistical Support: Closing Shift | 6:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Helping in various parts of the Festival to assure everything goes smoothly. Point Person: Aaron Guerrero | 1/2 | Over | |
Vendor Support | 7:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | volunteers for vendor check out process - Drop-off station staffing will be located at Jaguar Parkway, the Madla Building, and the Auditorium curb. Point Person: Cristina Dominguez | 1/2 | Over | |
Band Set-up: Tear Down | 7:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Help the bands load-out Point Person: Jarrick Brown | 1/4 | Over | |
Event Tear-Down | 7:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 | Duties will include cleaning up the campus after the event. Vendors must check-out with Jarrick or vendor committee member. | 0/15 | Over | |
Inflatable General Take Down | 8:00pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 1 University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 | Volunteers will assist in deflating and taking down the Inflatable General. | 1/2 | Over |