Event:	29th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival in Oakland’s Fruitvale Share
Location:	San Antonio Senior Center—Fruitvale 3301 E. 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601
Date:	Nov 3rd 2024, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Staff:	Manager: Marilyn Y
RSVP:	This event has already occurred

Event Description:

For 29 years, the annual Oakland Dia de Los Muertos Festival has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to the vibrant, culturally-rich Fruitvale neighborhood for a free, outdoor, family-friendly event taking place to commemorate the Mexican traditions around the Dia de Los Muertos. Festival attendees enjoy world-class live music, family-friendly games, rides and activities, traditional Latin American artisans, and the stunning altares created by community members paying homage to Los Muertos.

In order to volunteer for this event you must sign up for a 9:30am to 1:30pm shift (any task) directly with The Unity Council at the following link: 2024 Dia de los Muertos Volunteer SignUp Link

What we'll be doing:

These are the volunteer opportunities available for 9:30am to 1:30pm when you sign up. Descriptions of each are located on the sign up site.  The majority of them will require standing and or walking for several hours. There may be limited seated assignments.
 

• Festival Monitors
• Green team
• Parking Lot Assistance
• Volunteer Headquarters Assistant

What you should know:

Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle as it may be a warm and sunny day. Street parking is extremely limited, the organizers highly encourage taking BART to Fruitvale Station. The festival is steps from the station. The festival area will be on International Blvd. in Oakland between Fruitvale Ave and 40th Avenue.

Volunteers will receive:

2024 Dia de los Muertos Festival T-shirt (design in description box), a hot lunch from a local business, snacks & beverages, entry into volunteer raffle

Where to Meet:

Meeting place at Volunteer Headquarters TBD in order to sign in on One Brick waiver.

The Unity Council:

The Unity Council's Mission

Our Mission

The Unity Council’s mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.

Our Vision

We envision a joyful, united, and engaged community where people have the power to shape their lives.

Our Values

COMMUNITY We create community with and for one another. We build on the strength that guides and nourishes our families, children, seniors, and partners to live and thrive

EMPOWERMENT We believe people and communities have the power, skills, knowledge, and leadership to gain control over factors and decisions that shape their lives.

EQUITY We believe people have certain inalienable rights to live, work, and thrive in their neighborhood without regard to race, income, language, or background.

INTEGRITY We are committed to living and working with honesty and transparency, and believe this builds trust with and among partners and our community.

JOY We believe in celebration, and that pleasure and happiness improves quality of life.

PASSION & SERVICE We deliver community-focused services with heart, propelling positive and lasting systemic change in our neighborhoods.

ROOTED IN CULTURE We welcome, embrace, and celebrate the beauty of our rich community diversity