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2026 Riverfest Volunteer Sign Up
Riverfest is an annual celebration taking place on the banks of the South River at Constitution Park in Waynesboro on Saturday, May 2nd. Riverfest is run by a group of volunteer organizers who could really use your help to make Riverfest a success! Thanks for volunteering for Riverfest!
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Set Up - Placing and setting up tables, taking down walls to tents (if necessary), placing chairs, placing emergency exit signs.
May 1st, 4:00-5:00
Parker N.,
5
5
Day of Set Up - Any remaining set up of tables, wiping down chairs and tables, set up of sales, set up of pop-up tents.
May 2nd, 8:30am-10:30
Taylor P.,
Caleb H.,
Sophia L.,
Ava B.,
Billy A.,
FULL
Parking Guides, Shift 1 - Assist in directing Riverfest-goers to available parking as well as safe directions to the event (walking along the South River Greenway under the Main Street Bridge rather than crossing the road)
May 2nd, 10am-12pm
Jasper M.,
Amanda N.,
4
4
Parking Guides, Shift 2 - Assist in directing Riverfest-goers to available parking as well as safe directions to the event (walking along the South River Greenway under the Main Street Bridge rather than crossing the road)
May 2nd, 12pm-2pm
Parker N.,
Jordan L.,
4
4
Parking Guides, Shift 3 - Assist in directing Riverfest-goers to available parking as well as safe directions to the event (walking along the South River Greenway under the Main Street Bridge rather than crossing the road)
May 2nd, 2pm-4pm (or as needed until the end of the day)
Parker N.,
5
5
Duck Costume, Shift 1 - This volunteer will wear a provided yellow duck costume to mingle with visitors, pose for photos, and direct folks on where to buy ducks, find more information, restrooms, etc. Will be front and center to the duck race. This volunteer will act as the mascot for all the activities during the day of Riverfest.
May 2nd, 10am-12pm
Jael W.,
FULL
Duck Costume, Shift 2 - This volunteer will wear a provided yellow duck costume to mingle with visitors, pose for photos, and direct folks on where to buy ducks, find more information, restrooms, etc. Will be front and center to the duck race. This volunteer will act as the mascot for all the activities during the day of Riverfest.
May 2nd, 12pm-2pm
Josephine C.,
FULL
Duck Costume, Shift 3 - This volunteer will wear a provided yellow duck costume to mingle with visitors, pose for photos, and direct folks on where to buy ducks, find more information, restrooms, etc. Will be front and center to the duck race. This volunteer will act as the mascot for all the activities during the day of Riverfest.
May 2nd, 2pm-4pm (until the end of the duck race)
Liliana L.,
FULL
Sales/Doorprize/Water Tasting Tables, Shift 1 - Customer service-minded volunteers will manage the door prize recipients, water tasting, and sales tables
May 2nd, 10am-12pm
Anne M.,
Sharon V.,
Victor M.,
Kay Y.,
FULL
Sales/Doorprize/Water Tasting Tables, Shift 2 - Customer service-minded volunteers will manage the door prize recipients, water tasting, and sales tables
May 2nd, 12pm-2pm
4
4
Sales/Doorprize/Water Tasting Tables, Shift 3 - Customer service-minded volunteers will manage the door prize recipients, water tasting, and sales tables
May 2nd, 2pm-4pm (or as needed until the end of the day)
4
4
Art Table, Shift 1 - No arts background necessary! Volunteers provide guidance and support to kids who are creating art and help keep the area tidy..
May 2nd, 10am-12pm
Ammon S.,
Petra S.,
FULL
Art Table, Shift 2 - No arts background necessary! Volunteers provide guidance and support to kids who are creating art and help keep the area tidy..
May 2nd, 12pm-2pm
Annie F.,
Kayleigh W.,
FULL
Art Table, Shift 3 - No arts background necessary! Volunteers provide guidance and support to kids who are creating art and help keep the area tidy..
May 2nd, 2pm-4pm (or as needed until the end of the day)
2
2
Face Painting, Shift 1 - Arts background appreciated. Volunteers will paint designs on kids' faces. Kids can choose from a set list of options. Supplies will be provided.
May 2nd, 10am-12pm
Jessica S.,
Anthea S.,
Amelia K.,
Claire C.,
FULL
Face Painting, Shift 2 - Arts background appreciated. Volunteers will paint designs on kids' faces. Kids can choose from a set list of options. Supplies will be provided.
May 2nd, 12pm-2pm
Raelyn R.,
Jael W.,
Quinn S.,
Azaraya P.,
FULL
Face Painting, Shift 3 - Arts background appreciated. Volunteers will paint designs on kids' faces. Kids can choose from a set list of options. Supplies will be provided.
May 2nd, 2pm-4pm (or as needed until the end of the day)
kimberly g.,
3
3
Fish-n-Fun Rodeo Assistant, Shift 1 - Assist fish biologist with timing and organizing kids around a trout pool to catch the fish and release them into the South River. Volunteers will be required to offer any help or assistance the biologist requires.
May 2nd, 10am-12pm
Asher S.,
Steve C.,
Kolt K.,
FULL
Fish-n-Fun Rodeo Assistant, Shift 2 - Assist fish biologist with timing and organizing kids around a trout pool to catch the fish and release them into the South River. Volunteers will be required to offer any help or assistance the biologist requires.
May 2nd, 12pm-2pm
Brant L.,
Youth Volunteer Corps (.,
Kolt K.,
FULL
Fish-n-Fun Rodeo Assistant, Shift 3 - Assist fish biologist with timing and organizing kids around a trout pool to catch the fish and release them into the South River. Volunteers will be required to offer any help or assistance the biologist requires.
May 2nd, 2pm-4pm (or as needed until the end of the day)
Brant L.,
SERA S.,
Karley H.,
FULL
Canoe Ride Signups - Sign kids up for canoe rides throughout the day. Once all the slots are full (likely by early afternoon), the volunteer shift is over.
May 2nd, 11am-1:30pm
Joyce A.,
Liliana L.,
FULL
Canoe Takeout, Shift 1 - Take canoes out of the water at the end of the kids' ride and load them onto a trailer.
May 2nd, 10am-12pm
Bethann B.,
3
3
Canoe Takeout, Shift 2 - Take canoes out of the water at the end of the kids' ride and load them onto a trailer.
May 2nd, 12pm - 2pm
4
4
Canoe Takeout, Shift 3 - Take canoes out of the water at the end of the kids' ride and load them onto a trailer.
May 2nd, 2pm - 4pm
Quinn S.,
Jael W.,
Azaraya P.,
Olivia G.,
FULL
River Monitors, Shift 1 - Walking up and down the greenway, paying special attention to anyone playing in the river. If kids are in the river, make sure there are adults watching them. Help direct festival-goers under the main street bridge to the main presentation area and tents.
May 2nd, 10am-12pm
Nathan D.,
Annsley S.,
Madeleine D.,
FULL
River Monitors, Shift 2 - Walking up and down the greenway, paying special attention to anyone playing in the river. If kids are in the river, make sure there are adults watching them. Help direct festival-goers under the main street bridge to the main presentation area and tents.
May 2nd, 12pm-2pm
David M.,
Nathan D.,
Annsley S.,
FULL
River Monitors, Shift 3 - Walking up and down the greenway, paying special attention to anyone playing in the river. If kids are in the river, make sure there are adults watching them. Help direct festival-goers under the main street bridge to the main presentation area and tents.
May 2nd, 2pm-4pm
Nathan D.,
Annsley S.,
Jacob H.,
FULL
Floaters, Shift 1 - Help with odds and ends, fill in where necessary. Possible duties include refilling toilet paper, cleaning tables/chairs, filling in for other volunteers, delivering supplies, etc.
May 2nd, 10am-12pm
2
2
Floaters, Shift 2 - Help with odds and ends, fill in where necessary. Possible duties include refilling toilet paper, cleaning tables/chairs, filling in for other volunteers, delivering supplies, etc.
May 2nd, 12pm-2pm
2
2
Floaters, Shift 3 - Help with odds and ends, fill in where necessary. Possible duties include refilling toilet paper, cleaning tables/chairs, filling in for other volunteers, delivering supplies, etc.
May 2nd, 2pm-4pm
2
2
Take Down - Taking down and stacking tables and chairs, cleaning up any garbage or recycling (place in provided containers), collecting all Riverfest signs.
May 2nd, 4pm-5:30pm
Liliana L.,
Amanda N.,
Olivia G.,
3
3
