Volunteer with Us
Volunteer
Join Us as a Volunteer at Africanival 2024 – Embrace the Celebration!
Hello Friends and Culture Enthusiasts!
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of African culture, music, dance, and art? Africanival 2024 is beckoning, and we are seeking passionate volunteers to help make this festival an unforgettable experience!
Africanival is not just an event; it’s a grand showcase of the rich and diverse tapestry of African heritage. This year, we’re looking for individuals who are excited to contribute their energy, skills, and time to support a variety of roles, from event setup to guest services and everything in between.
Why Volunteer at Africanival?
- Cultural Immersion: Engage directly with the vibrant cultures of Africa.
- Community Service: Give back to the community in a meaningful way.
- Networking: Connect with like-minded volunteers and cultural aficionados.
- Experience: Gain valuable event management experience.
- Fun: Enjoy the festival’s activities, music, and performances.
Event Details:
- Date: June 8& 9
- Location:Sir Wisnton Churchill Square
We welcome individuals from all walks of life to join us in this celebration. Every volunteer’s effort contributes to the success of Africanival, and together, we can ensure that the spirit of Africa shines brightly through our community.
How to Join? fill out the volunteer application form below. We’ll get in touch with more details and how you can be a part of this spectacular event.
Let’s make Africanival 2024 a landmark event that champions the beauty and diversity of African cultures. We can’t wait to welcome you to our volunteer family!
Volunteer with us: Africanival 2024 volunteers form
A Big Thank you to all the previous years Africanival Volunteers
Frankline Agbor
DJ Vinny
Miriam Chimanga Tembo
Kuckie Markina
Chance Ndiho
Jane Naiga
Peterly Dieudonne
Siba Khumalo
Wayna Laraque
Ciella Bigirimana
Chediza Mutize
Michelle Cunningham
Ifeoma Chioma Claire Okeke
Gisele Ndoungo
Zoe Nare
Armando Correia
Oghenerouona Amy Chris
Chanceline Lakwanki
Mariam Sankoh
Gizzie Arku
Alixe Deroka
Siddi Siddiqui
Orsel Theme
Martha Kirigwi
Don Dee
DJ King Raw Ncube
Prosper Gashusho
Amandep Kaur Hazra
Nateez Auronjze
Eziuche Ekwe
Walter Kehl
Lauren Vowels
Calen Manossa
Ashante Morris
Njiki Mildred
Ubong Udoumanah
DJ Meps
Nsimire Muderma
Tope Akindele
Berly Scott
Mahmud Muhammad
Ricardo Milien
John Hussien
Carlos Lopez
Angelique Mugakuze
Meredith Juste
Marc Neal
All of you who shared the fliers and invited others
All community performers and artists
And all of you Edmontonians who supported Africanival in one way or another.
A Big Thank You to All the Volunteers for 2018
| Sarah Negussie | Leila Butoyi | Lynnel Taylor | Ester Cito Buhendwa |
| Michael Pabai | Gisele Ndoungo | Claire Ifeoma Okeke | Frankline Agbor |
| Kemoh Mansanary | Claudette Moussouami | Harriet Tinka | Tope Akindele |
| Herman Ofori-Macmillan | Rudy Jay Aimus | Eden Biru | Harpreet Randhawa |
| Fatima Karidio | Jeffrey Amino | Seun Odofun | Karishma Singh |
| Jina Shirzad | Orsele Teme |
Kobby Asare Akoto
|
Alyssa Habchi |
| Allita Quansah | Hanifa Kalyegira | Lauren Vowel | Chagai Bell |
| Kuckie Makina | Edjinie Boireau | Liza Shirzad | Xavier Gonzalez Browne |
| Joy Browne | Kevin Taylor | Jud Dudley | Berly Scott |
| Appoline Malaika | Ronny Thuo | Fatou Kebbeh | Gode Ndarubagiye |
| Nicole Ingabire | Noa Marichal | Rachel Engnanombel | Pooja Dhanjal |
| Diana Graling | Michaela Karimu | Racheal A. Amankwaa | Aruoriwo Theodora Egor |
| Helene Tshibuabua Mpiana | Nadine Danai Mukondiwa | Prosper Gashusho | Isca Vella Irangwe |
| Muna Kibrom Ogubazghi | Priscille De Bonté Poeri | Martha Kirigwi | Michael Broodhagen |
| Zainab Hussain | Alex Amaglo | Mamadou Coulibaly |
Alison Clarke |
|
Keri-Lynn Gibbs
|
— | — | — |
| — | — | — | — |
Volunteers will be involved in planning the event, sit at the planning committee. They will lead sub-committees which will be focused on specific art forms such as poetry or music performance. They will be involved in outreach and be communicating the word out to the community. They will be involved in the setup of the event site and run the event for 3 days. Volunteers will be supervised by the show producer or marketing consultant. • the extent to which volunteers are integral to the structure of your organization. Volunteers basically run the show, supervised by paid staff. They sit on all the planning committees and involved in outreach, communication, social media, setup and execution of the event.
