Volunteers
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Volunteers are crucial to the success of Earth Day Festival NM 2026!
Sunday, April 26, 2026
10:00 to 3:00pm
Balloon Fiesta Park, Sid Cutter Pavilion
We need a substantial number of volunteers to participate and make the Earth Day Festival NM a success! Events like this don’t happen without individuals like you and me stepping forward to do what’s needed. Please join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026, to help put on this celebration and transform the lives of the community.
There are a LOT of different jobs we need to fill to make Earth Day Festival NM happen. See the job descriptions below to find one that matches your interests and capabilities. Please be mindful when signing up for multiple shifts that they do not overlap. The event runs from 10-3, but some shifts will require earlier and alternative times and are specified per shift on the OneAlbuquerque site. Volunteers will receive an Earth Day Festival T-shirt (sizes limited) and a video training will be sent before the event.
Volunteer Opportunities
Earth Day 2026 Children's Activities Support Team
Volunteers for Children's Activities will help organize games and activities, including arts & crafts, a rock wall, and the Rolling River, while encouraging children and families to have fun and enjoy the area. You will be providing a safe, fun, and creative environment. Volunteer orientation via Zoom is required; date, time, and log-in information to come!
Earth Day 2026 Event Breakdown Team
Volunteers will assist vendors with breaking down their booths, picking up and sorting trash and recycling, and addressing other needs after the event concludes. Some heavy lifting (folding tables, etc.) may be required.
Earth Day 2026 First Aid Team
Volunteers will be present to support any First Aid needs through the event.
Volunteers will be assisting those providing the food demos.
Earth Day 2026 Food Demo Support
Volunteers will be assisting those providing the food demos. This will be at a faster pace and may include food handling, utensil washing, and other food-related tasks.
Earth Day 2026 Parking Lot Attendant (Golf Cart Driver)
Volunteers will be driving attendees who need mobility assistance to and from the general parking lot in golf carts. Must be 18 and have a valid driver's license.
Earth Day 2026 Participant Check-In
Volunteers will assist with directing vehicles to appropriate loading spaces and redirecting to appropriate parking areas after check-in, traffic control, and maintaining check-in lists.
Earth Day 2026 Recycle/Compost/Waste Management Team
Volunteers will be assisting us with the support and management of the collection and sorting of the compostable, recyclable, and trash during and post-event. This is a very important role for this sustainability-focused event! We will be partnering with Little Green Bucket.
Earth Day 2026 Set Up Team
Volunteers will assist vendors and event staff with set-up needs. Some moderate to heavy lifting may be required (folding tables, etc.).
Earth Day 2026 Speaker Support
Volunteers will be supporting our speakers with various needs.
Earth Day 2026 Welcome Booth Team
Volunteers will be greeting attendees as they arrive and assisting with any questions. You may be asked to walk with guests to show them to specific areas or asked to assist other teams as necessary.
How to Volunteer as an Individual
- Visit the OneAlbuquerque sign up form
- Volunteer orientation and training will be announced in March and held in April.
How to Volunteer as a Group
- Visit the OneAlbuquerque sign up form. Groups should coordinate together before signing up.
- Volunteer orientation and training will be announced in March and held in April.
- The deadline to sign up for group volunteer opportunities is April 13, 2026. Please note: We can't guarantee that you'll be able to work the same shift and task as others in your group, but we'll try our best to accommodate you!