MILWAUKEE — Northcott Neighborhood House needs your help putting on the 52nd Juneteenth Day Parade and Celebration.
Volunteers interested in taking part in one of the largest and longest-running Juneteenth Day celebrations can sign up here.
"It's important, for everyone understand that, regardless of your race that you are invited to participate in Juneteenth," said Tony Kearney, executive director of Northcott Neighborhood House.
Juneteenth Day is held every year on June 19th. It celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the Civil War had ended, and that all enslaved people were free.
Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, freeing enslaved people in the Confederacy, it took more than two years for word to get to Texas.
Kearney would like to have 300 volunteers for the event.
There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer, including:
- Assist with Juneteenth Parade and Street Festival logistics
- Assist Juneteenth vendors
- Greet Juneteenth attendees and answer questions
- Pass-out vendor & attraction maps
- Set up tables, chairs and/or tents
- Work with children in the Kid Zone and Teen Zone
- Manage the flow of the crowd
- Tear down tables and/or tents
Kearney emphasized that volunteering is not only about work. They want volunteers to enjoy themselves.
If you cannot volunteer, you can show your support by buying a Juneteenth t-shirt. Proceeds go toward scholarships funds.
This year’s theme is “I am Juneteenth.” TMJ4 is proud to broadcast the parade for the third year. It kicks off at 9:00 am. Following the parade, there will be live music, vendors, and activities for kids and teens.
Here are more details on the Juneteenth volunteer positions:
TIME REQUIRED
They are requesting a four-hour minimum of volunteerism.
QUALIFICATIONS
- The ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- The ability to become knowledgeable about the history of Juneteenth and educational opportunities.
- Ability to tolerate inclement weather including humidity, heat, rain, cold, lightning and noise.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Must be 16 years of age, experience working in customer service is beneficial, but not required.
TRAINING REQUIRED
A brief volunteer job training and Juneteenth history, will be available for volunteer's review.
LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
- They are requesting a four-hour minimum of volunteerism.
- Special event day volunteers typically commit to a one-day event.
BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER
- Meet people who share a common interest in working in the community. Participants can use volunteer hours for community service requirements.
- Juneteenth T-Shirt.
- Great addition to your resume with your volunteer involvement!
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