Volunteer Information

📅 Friday, October 16 — Volunteer Safety Meeting

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Rowland Heights Park 1500 S. Banida Avenue, Rowland Heights

All parade and festival volunteers should attend the safety meeting to review important event-day procedures, assignments, and safety expectations.

Please watch the safety video above before attending.

Volunteer vests, badges, and other supplies will be distributed as applicable.

🤠 Saturday, October 17 — Volunteer Check-In

Parade Volunteers

Rowland Heights Library

1850 Nogales Street, Rowland Heights

Festival Volunteers

Rowland Heights Park

1500 S. Banida Avenue, Rowland Heights

Morning Reporting Times

6:00 AM: Volunteers who still need to complete clearance/check-in.

6:30 AM: Volunteers cleared on Friday, unless given a different reporting time.

Important: Volunteers assigned to later festival shifts should follow the reporting time and location in their individual assignment instructions.

Please check in with the volunteer team before heading to your assigned position.

🎒 What to Bring & Wear

Thank you for helping make the 53rd Annual Buckboard Days Parade & Festival a success!

👟 Comfortable, closed-toe shoes — you'll be standing and walking.

💧 Water Provided — Complimentary bottled water will be available for volunteers, thanks to the generous support of Rowland Water District and Stater Bros. Please stay hydrated throughout your shift! 

🧢 Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen — prepare for a sunny day.

👕 Comfortable clothing — dress appropriately for your volunteer assignment.

🦺 Volunteer safety vest — wear your assigned vest while on duty.

📱 Charged phone — for important volunteer communications.

Important reminders: Follow your assigned team lead's instructions, stay at your designated post until released, and report any safety concerns to your supervisor.

We appreciate you volunteering your time to support our community! 🤠

🍩 Volunteer Refreshments & Lunch Breaks

We've got you covered! Complimentary refreshments will be available for our volunteers, thanks to our generous community supporters.

💧 Bottled Water — Donated by Rowland Water District & Stater Bros.

🍩 Donuts — Donated by Krispy Kreme

🐔 Food — Donated by Chick-fil-A

🌮 Food Trucks & Lunch Breaks

Working a full-day shift? We'll have food trucks and food vendors at Rowland Heights Park during the festival!

You're welcome to purchase lunch and enjoy a break during your shift. Please coordinate your break with your team lead to make sure your assigned position remains covered.

A huge THANK YOU to our generous donors for helping us take care of our amazing volunteers! ❤️🤠