2025 Riverfest Volunteer Sign Up!
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Please contact the event coordinator for further details.
Riverfest is an annual celebration taking place on the banks of the South River at Constitution Park in Waynesboro on Saturday, May 3rd. 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 2nd, 4:00-5:00
Daniel H.,
Harleesha O.,
Jasper M.,
karla A.,
David K.,
Olivia G.,
FULL
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 3rd, 8:30am-10:30
Adrian O.,
Taylor P.,
Josh S.,
Bella K.,
Joseph O.,
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 3rd, 10am-12pm
Matt J.,
Laura J.,
Josh S.,
Tashani H.,
Shirley C.,
Aidan C.,
FULL
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 3rd, 12pm-2pm
Maliki R.,
5
5
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 3rd, 2pm-4pm (or as needed until the end of the day)
natalie g.,
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 3rd, 10am-12pm
Libby C.,
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 3rd, 12pm-2pm
Joey 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 3rd, 2pm-4pm (until the end of the duck race)
1
1
Sales/Doorprize/Water Tasting Tables, Shift 1 - Customer service-minded volunteers will manage the door prize recipients, water tasting, and sales tables
May 3rd, 10am-12pm
Anne M.,
Sona P.,
Kay Y.,
Abigail S.,
FULL
Sales/Doorprize/Water Tasting Tables, Shift 2 - Customer service-minded volunteers will manage the door prize recipients, water tasting, and sales tables
May 3rd, 12pm-2pm
Tac S.,
Josh S.,
Abigail S.,
Kevin C.,
FULL
Sales/Doorprize/Water Tasting Tables, Shift 3 - Customer service-minded volunteers will manage the door prize recipients, water tasting, and sales tables
May 3rd, 2pm-4pm (or as needed until the end of the day)
Tac S.,
Josh S.,
Sharon V.,
1
1
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 3rd, 10am-12pm
Annie F.,
Marcia G.,
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 3rd, 12pm-2pm
Jessica S.,
Anthea S.,
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 3rd, 2pm-4pm (or as needed until the end of the day)
lily h.,
Avery S.,
FULL
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 3rd, 10am-12pm
Vicky F.,
Riley R.,
Monica V.,
penis d.,
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 3rd, 12pm-2pm
Libby C.,
Ella C.,
Kyla M.,
Riley R.,
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 3rd, 2pm-4pm (or as needed until the end of the day)
Raelyn R.,
SERA S.,
Adriana A.,
Amelia K.,
FULL
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 3rd, 10am-12pm
Steve C.,
Suzie M.,
James B.,
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 3rd, 12pm-2pm
Brant L.,
Youth Volunteer C.,
Kristen L.,
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 3rd, 2pm-4pm (or as needed until the end of the day)
Brant L.,
Kolt K.,
Penny L.,
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 3rd, 11am-1:30pm
Lily H.,
Avery S.,
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 3rd, 10am-12pm
Kelly G.,
Bill H.,
Cassidy b.,
1
1
Canoe Takeout, Shift 2 - Take canoes out of the water at the end of the kids' ride and load them onto a trailer.
May 3rd, 12pm - 2pm
Archer C.,
Isaiah C.,
2
2
Canoe Takeout, Shift 3 - Take canoes out of the water at the end of the kids' ride and load them onto a trailer.
May 3rd, 2pm - 4pm
Bret F.,
3
3
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 3rd, 10am-12pm
Matthew B.,
Marley W.,
Cecelia L.,
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 3rd, 12pm-2pm
Monica V.,
Aidan C.,
Bryce 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 3rd, 2pm-4pm
Matthew B.,
Marley W.,
Cecelia L.,
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 3rd, 10am-12pm
Abbie E.,
Roberta P.,
FULL
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 3rd, 12pm-2pm
Caleb V.,
1
1
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 3rd, 2pm-4pm
Monte H.,
1
1
Take Down - Taking down and stacking tables and chairs, cleaning up any garbage or recycling (place in provided containers), collecting all Riverfest signs.
May 3rd, 4pm-5:30pm
Daniel H.,
Amanda N.,
Scarlett G.,
Josh S.,
Addy D.,
Mia L.,
FULL
