Festival de Cascarones Volunteer Opportunities 2023

Saturday, April 29th from 10:00am to Sunday, April 30th, 2023 10:00pm
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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. 

Positions
0 Remaining
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
16 and up
Requirements
Background check, Training
Perks
Free Commemorative Festival De Cascarones T-Shirt as supplies last
Free meal during volunteer shift as supplies last
Parking Details
Volunteers will have access to complimentary parking in a designated area, on a first come, first serve basis
Sustainable Development Goals
GivePulse
126 Positions Filled | 96 Impacts | 296 Hours

Shifts (45)

1 - 8 of 8 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Saturday Set-Up (Signage):Morning Shift10:00am (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

7/7Over
Set-Up (Layout): Morning Shift10:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224

Moving furniture, helping set-up fencing and stage. Point person: Janae Johnson

3/3Over
Vendor Support12:00pm (CT)2:00pm (CT)
University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224

Organize & sort signage Point Person: Cristina Dominguez

2/2Over
Set-Up (Layout): Mid-day Shift12:30pm (CT)3:00pm (CT)
University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224

Moving furniture, helping set-up fencing, and stage Point Person: Janae Johnson

3/4Over
Vendor Support2:00pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)
University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224

Organize & sort signage Point Person: Cristina Dominguez

2/2Over
Set-Up (Layout): Afternoon Shift3:00pm (CT)6:00pm (CT)
University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224

Moving furniture, helping set-up fencing, and stage, Contact person: Janae Johnson

3/3Over
Set-Up (Signage): Afternoon Shift3:00pm (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

3/3Over
Vendor Support4:00pm (CT)6:00pm (CT)
University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224

Place signage on booths and directional signage along festival grounds Point Person: Cristina Dominguez

4/4Over

1 - 37 of 37 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Vendor Support7:00am (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

4/5Over
Band Set-Up: Unloading10:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224

Helping the bands load-in. Point Person:Jarrick Brown

4/4Over
Alumni Reception Greeters10:30am (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

6/6Over
Auditorium Entrance: Morning Shift11:30am (CT)2:30pm (CT)
1 University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224

Greet Guests and provide information at auditorium entrance. Track attendance by clicking (two persons welcomed per Welcome Booth per shift). Point Person: Aaron Guerrero 

2/2Over
Auditorium Ticket Booth; Morning Shift11:30am (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. 

4/4Over
Fountain Entrance: Morning Shift11:30am (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 

2/2Over
Inflatable General Set Up11:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
1 University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224

Volunteers will help to inflate and place the General. 

4/4Over
KidZone Ticket Booth: Morning shift11:30am (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. 

4/4Over
Madla Ticket Booth: Morning Shift11:30am (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. 

4/4Over
Volunteer Support: Morning Shift11:30am (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 

2/2Over
Emergency Gate Post12:00pm (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.

2/2Over
Kids Zone (Outside): Early Afternoon Shift12:00pm (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.

4/5Over
Logistical/Floater Support: Mid-day Shift12:00pm (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 

2/2Over
Esports Scrimmage12:30pm (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.

2/2Over
Auditorium Entrance: Mid-Afternoon2:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
1 University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224

Greet Guests and provide information at Auditorium Entrance 2. Track attendance by clicking (two persons welcomed per Welcome Booth per shift). Point Person: Aaron Guerrero 

2/2Over
Fountain Entrance: Early Afternoon Shift2:00pm (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 

2/2Over
VIP Reception2:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224

OP, Advancement/Comm staff helping in the Audi Courtyard and CAB Dining Hall

5/5Over
Auditorium Ticket Booth: Mid-Afternoon Shift2:30pm (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. 

4/4Over
Kids Zone (Outside): Late Afternoon Shift2:30pm (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.

6/6Over
KidZone Ticket Booth: Mid-Afternoon Shift2:30pm (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.*

3/4Over
Madla Ticket Booth: Mid Afternoon Shift2:30pm (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. 

4/4Over
Volunteer Support: Mid-Afternoon Shift2:30pm (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 

2/2Over
Esports Scrimmage3:00pm (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.

2/2Over
Logistical/Floater Support: Late Afternoon Shift3:00pm (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 

1/2Over
Emergency Gate4:00pm (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.

2/2Over
Auditorium Entrance: Later Afternoon Shift4:30pm (CT)8:30pm (CT)
1 University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224

Greet Guests and provide information at Entrance 2. Track attendance by clicking (two persons welcomed per Welcome Booth per shift). Responsible for closing up and giving Aaron the clicker. Point Person: Aaron Guerrero 

1/2Over
Fountain Entrance: Late Afternoon Shift4:30pm (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 

2/2Over
Kids Zone (Outside): Early Evening Shift5:00pm (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.

5/5Over
Auditorium Ticket Booth: Late Afternoon5:30pm (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.*

2/4Over
KidZone Ticket Booth: Late Afternoon Shift5:30pm (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.*

1/4Over
Madla Ticket Booth; Late Afternoon Shift5:30pm (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.*

1/4Over
Volunteer Support: Late Afternoon Shift5:30pm (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 

2/2Over
Logistical Support: Closing Shift6:00pm (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 

1/2Over
Vendor Support7:00pm (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

1/2Over
Band Set-up: Tear Down7:30pm (CT)10:00pm (CT)
University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224

Help the bands load-out Point Person: Jarrick Brown

1/4Over
Event Tear-Down7:30pm (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.

0/15Over
Inflatable General Take Down8:00pm (CT)8:30pm (CT)
1 University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224

Volunteers will assist in deflating and taking down the Inflatable General. 

1/2Over