Volunteer
We Need Your Help!
It takes a village to pull off a Summit! That's where you come in. We're seeking volunteers to offer 4 hours of their time to make sure that the Summit is a welcoming and engaging experience for the hundreds of Racial Equity advocates who will be gathering together on August 8-9, 2025 at UMSL.
Perks
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Complimentary food, drink, swag, and parking
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Discounted volunteer registration for $25 access to the Summit.
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Review the volunteer roles on this page, then click the button below to submit a volunteer interest form!
Photo Credit: Janaé Robinson
Roles
1
Registration
Help attendees check-in
and collect materials
2
Greeter/Directions
Welcome and provide
direction support
3
Room Host
Monitor breakout rooms and assist with any needs
4
Lunch Monitor
Be present and assist during lunch hour
5
Info Table
Be present to respond to any questions and provide information to attendees
6
Vendor Hall
Be present to assist attendees and vendors
7
Merch Table
Sell Summit merchandise
to attendees
8
Volunteer HQ Monitor
Help maintain the
volunteers' room
9
Summit Clean Up
Help maintain cleanliness of the space - help adjust signage, collect materials, reset breakout rooms, etc.
10
Floater
Help communicate and meet needs as they arise
Timeline
Monday, April 14, 2025 | Volunteer interest form open
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June 2025 | Volunteers confirmed and will receive registration and other details sent via email
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Mid-July 2025 | Volunteer assigned roles and times via email
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | Volunteer training session to review roles and clarify details
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Friday, August 8, 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM & Saturday, August 9, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
St. Louis Racial Equity Summit, including setup and breakdown time; volunteers expected to volunteer for 4 hours, and encouraged to attend and engage with the Summit the rest of the time!
Get Involved
Complete the volunteer interest form to indicate your interest in specific volunteer roles and preferred times for completing your hours. If you have questions, please email res@forwardthroughferguson.org with the Subject: "Volunteer Question."