June 12-19, 2025 I Location: Brooklyn, New York 11207, United States
Want to Volunteer?
We invite you to partner in this iconic historical event in Brooklyn. This community staple would
not be possible without your support as a volunteer. We need assistance with Set-up/Breakdown,
Vendor Support, Youth Activity Support, Registrations, Traffic Control, Performance Manager,
Food Distribution, Parade Support, Photographers, Crowd Counters and More...
June 12-19, 2025 I Brooklyn, New York 11207, United States
Want to Volunteer?
We invite you to partner in this iconic historical event in Brooklyn. This community staple would not be possible without your support as a volunteer. We need assistance with Set-up/Breakdown, Vendor Support, Youth Activity Support, Registrations, Traffic Control, Performance Manager, Food Distribution, Parade Support, Photographers, crowd counters and more.
About JuneteenthNY
Juneteenth is the the oldest, nationally celebrated day to commemorate the ending slavery in the United States. The name Juneteenth was derived from June 19th, 1865, the day when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received word from General Gordon Granger that “all slaves are free”. This news made its way to Galvenston two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that Black slaves were considered “free and delivered from enslavement.”
About Juneteenth NY
Juneteenth is the the oldest, nationally celebrated day to commemorate the ending slavery in the United States. The name Juneteenth was derived from June 19th, 1865, the day when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received word from General Gordon Granger that “all slaves are free”. This news made its way to Galvenston two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that Black slaves were considered “free and delivered from enslavement.”
Join us and help bring our celebration to life!
Your volunteer support is an essential part of what makes this community gathering possible. Whether you’re interested in lending a hand with set-up/breakdown, helping out vendors, assisting with youth activities, handling registrations, managing traffic or acting as performance manager—we’d love to have you as an important partner in this event.
Join us and help bring our celebration to life!
Your volunteer support is an essential part of what makes this community gathering possible. Whether you’re interested in lending a hand with set-up/breakdown, helping out vendors, assisting with youth activities, handling registrations, managing traffic or acting as performance manager—we’d love to have you as an important partner in this event.
Perks of volunteering:
1. Team building
Great way to provide a sense of purpose to the work that you do everyday. Volunteering builds team spirit for your organization and we have been told makes associates feel warm and fuzzy inside.
2. Builds a stronger community
Volunteering builds connections which helps you disrupt harmful challenges in the community
3. Career growth
Volunteering allows you to learn new skills, build teamwork, exercise communication skills, problem - solve, manage different task and strengthen organizational skills. Great way to gain experience in an area that you are interested in. Plus, awesome resume builder.
4. Builds Self Esteem
Gives you a "helper's high" the thought that one seemingly small act can make a big difference to someone else. Makes you feel like you belong so it reduces loneliness, which we all have fallen victim to during COVID- which we hope never to return to.
5. Builds stamina
Who would have thought that volunteering would be an exercise but it really is. You get to work along side others in a fun manner and that never feels like work. So you can walk away possibly a little healthier then you started.
Perks of volunteering:
Team building
Great way to provide a sense of purpose to the work that you do everyday. Volunteering builds team spirit for your organization and we have been told makes associates feel warm and fuzzy inside.
Builds a stronger community
Volunteering builds connections which helps you disrupt harmful challenges in the community
Career growth
Volunteering allows you to learn new skills, build teamwork, exercise communication skills, problem - solve, manage different task and strengthen organizational skills. Great way to gain experience in an area that you are interested in. Plus, awesome resume builder.
Builds Self Esteem
Gives you a "helper's high" the thought that one seemingly small act can make a big difference to someone else. Makes you feel like you belong so it reduces loneliness, which we all have fallen victim to during COVID- which we hope never to return to.
Builds stamina
Who would have thought that volunteering would be an exercise but it really is. You get to work along side others in a fun manner and that never feels like work. So you can walk away possibly a little healthier then you started.
As A Volunteer, You will have/receive, enjoy:
VIP access
Get a sneak peak of what’s going on before anyone else!
Meal on us
Breakfast, lunch or dinner depends on what time of day you are working with us.
T-Shirt
Receive a Juneteenthny
VOLUNTEER t-shirt
Event Planning Experience
Gain event planning experience that will be
invaluable on your resume
As A Volunteer
You will have/receive, enjoy:
VIP access
Get a sneak peak of what’s going on before anyone else!
Meal on us
Breakfast, lunch or dinner depends on what time of day you are working with us.
T-Shirt
Receive a Juneteenthny VOLUNTEER
t-shirt
Event Planning
Experience
Gain event planning experience that will be invaluable on your resume
Step 1: Application
In this form, you will be requested to provide your Business Information, Additional Information, and some video of past performances.
Step 2: Application Review
After filling out the form, the Juneteenth NY team will be reviewing your application and get back to you through email whether the application had been approved or rejected.
Step 3: Approved and Ready to Go!
After going through the requirements, you will be good to go! All information about the event will be sent to you through email along with your order confirmation. See you at the Juneteenth NY Summit and Festival!
Step 1: Application
In this form, you will be requested to provide your Business Information, Additional Information, and some video of past performances.
Step 2: Application Review
After filling out the form, the Juneteenth NY team will be reviewing your application and get back to you through email whether the application had been approved or rejected.
Step 3: Approved and Ready to Go!
After going through the requirements, you will be good to go! All information about the event will be sent to you through email along with your order confirmation. See you at the Juneteenth NY Summit and Festival!
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should volunteers wear?
We ask that you wear a dark colored bottom, such as black or navy - pants, shorts or skirt and comfortable shoes. You will be provided with a JuneteenthNY Volunteer Tee Shirt on the day of the event.
Should volunteers bring their own breakfast or lunch?
We will provide breakfast for the morning volunteers and lunch for the afternoon volunteers, if you have any dietary restrictions or specific diet needs feel free to bring your own meal, but please note there will not be any place to store it.
Will volunteers work under a professional event planner or will they be independent?
Upon arrival, you will be introduced to the Umoja coordinator for the specific area where you are assigned, this person will guide and support you throughout the day.
Are there any limits to the number of days volunteers can assist with the festivities?
No, there are no limits to the number of days you can volunteer.
What are the volunteer locations?
On Saturday the festival/volunteer location will be Brooklyn, New York 11207, United State entrance. On Sunday the festival/volunteer location will be at Prospect Park.
Will volunteers have designated parking areas?
No, unfortunately we are unable to provide designated parking for volunteers. However, we believe that volunteers will be able to find street parking in the vicinity.
Will volunteers be expected to assist in areas other than the area they signed up for?
While we try to ensure that volunteers are designated to the specific event/activity that they volunteered, we ask that volunteers be flexible and accept additional or alternative assignments when necessary.
Join us now
Your volunteer support is an essential part of what
makes this community gathering possible. We’d love
to have you as an important partner in this event.
Join us now
Your volunteer support is an essential part of what makes this community gathering possible. We’d love to have you as an important partner in this event.