Volunteer With Us

"I have seen this reconciliation happening in the past few years with all of the non-First Nation volunteers who willingly take their time to assist us all weekend with our powwow. It makes me and my family feel so good. If anyone out there would like to volunteer for next year’s event we are more than happy to have you aboard. It is work, but it is so rewarding. I have received so many compliments about the good work that these volunteers have done throughout the weekend. We could not have our powwow without their support."

Angel Sampson, in an interview with Seaside Magazine

💬 How to Volunteer:

Whether you can help for one day or the whole weekend, your energy matters.
📧 Email: kiki.perrin@gmail.com  or sampsonpowwow@gmail.com

Volunteer Contact Kiki Perrin

HÍSW̱ḴE — We thank you deeply for standing with us in respect, unity, and remembrance.

🛠️ Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

1. Set-Up and Take-Down Crew

• Assist with tents, tables, garbage/recycling stations, signage, and fencing

• Load/unload equipment and supplies before and after the event

• Help with end-of-day cleanup to keep the grounds beautiful

2. Parking and Safety Monitor

• Guide traffic and parking in designated areas

• Support safety around roadways and pedestrian zones

• Ensure emergency access routes are clear at all times

3. Welcoming Team

• Greet guests and dancers warmly as they arrive

• Guide people to key areas (info booth, washrooms, Elders’ seating, food area)

• Offer information in a kind, respectful way

4. Elders & Family Support

• Escort Elders or those with mobility needs to shaded areas/seating

• Ensure water and comfort throughout the day

• Provide respectful assistance when requested

5. 🔶 HIGH NEED: Kitchen & Food Service Volunteers
This is where we need the most help.

• Prepare and serve meals, especially breakfast for dancers and campers

• Take food orders and act as cashiers (training provided)

• Cook, prep, restock, clean, and support high-volume periods

• Maintain food safety and kitchen hygiene

🕒 Kitchen Shift Schedule:

• Friday, July 25
   • Morning prep: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
   • Dinner service: 6:00 PM–9:30 PM

• Saturday, July 26
   • Prep: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
   • Open kitchen: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM (shifts welcome)

• Sunday, July 27
   • Open kitchen: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Pros: Volunteering in the kitchen builds community, offers steady rhythm, and provides a space to connect while staying busy.
Cons: It can be physically demanding, fast-paced during peak times, and warm—please be prepared and dress comfortably.

Whether you can help for one day or the whole weekend, your energy matters.
📧 Email: kiki.perrin@gmail.com  or sampsonpowwow@gmail.com to get involved with volunteering