Wakanda Celebration, a non-profit division of Luangisa African Gallery, is seeking  Event Volunteers for the upcoming Wakanda 5 Celebration on September 3rd for various shifts from 11am-8pm and pre-event volunteers to assist with planning.

The mission of the festival is to celebrate the community, history, culture, and African pride in Westchester through art, dance, fashion, food, and more.

We are seeking several volunteers (ages 18 and up) who can assist with the organization of the celebration.

Volunteer roles include, but are not limited to:

  • Vendor management
  • Light security at various parts of the event
  • Fashion show assistant
  • Marketing support during the event
  • Track guests at gates entries
  • Check temperatures
  • Work at the information booth
  • Work at the Luangisa African Gallery
  • Assist with VIP guests
  • Monitor parking and trolley system
  • Assist with ID checking 
  • Sell Wakanda merchandise
  • Be a runner during fashion show
  • Carry and lift, as needed

Volunteers will receive full access to the festival, food, and water. School credit is available. Interested volunteers should fill out the form below and we will reach out for interviews.

All applicants should go through the Wakanda Celebration website to better understand our mission and history.

Reach out to info@luangisa.com to join us!