YOU CAN HELP
BE A VOLUNTEER
It takes a village to bring the Ananda Yoga Festival to life.
Are you interested in being part of something meaningful and joyful? Do you love serving your community and connecting with open-hearted people? Do want to have a fun doing it?
We invite you to join our incredible volunteer family. Ananda Yoga Festival is entirely powered by heart-centered volunteers - people like you who show up with openness, generosity, and a shared intention to co-create something extraordinary. Your presence is not just helpful - it’s essential. By volunteering, you become part of the living energy of the festival.
Give A Little, Receive A Lot
All volunteers who contribute one shift of service (1-3 hours) receive a Volunteer Access Pass, giving you full access to enjoy the festival outside of your service time. It’s our way of saying thank you.
Be Part of Conscious Community
This is more than volunteering. It’s an opportunity to build meaningful, lasting connections, experience the magic behind the scenes, and contribute to something that uplifts and inspires others. Many of our volunteers return year after year - not just to help, but because they’ve found their people here. Ananda Yoga Festival is an opportunity for you to form meaningful connections, building lasting relationships, and experience the vitality of conscious community.
Connect with Lead Ambassadors & Team Leaders
Behind this beautiful experience are extraordinary leaders - our Lead Ambassadors and Team Leaders - who guide, support, and hold the vision for our volunteer community with care and dedication. We are deeply grateful for their leadership. Their commitment, heart, and presence are a huge part of what makes Ananda feel like home.
Three Lead Ambassadors are heading up the volunteer team this year:
Danielle Adams · Margo Chabot · Kimberly Jones
Nine Team Leaders are helping guide our volunteer community and make the event extraordinary:
EVENT SET-UP with Alicia
Laying the foundation and bringing the vision to life from the ground up.
WELCOME & REGISTRATION with Carly
Offering the first smile, hello, and warm arrival for every guest.
GUEST SERVICES with Shawna
Holding a thoughtful and supportive presence for our community.
HEALTH & SAFETY with Vivian
Caring for the wellbeing of everyone with attentiveness and integrity.
FACILITATOR SUPPORT with Melissa& Lina
Supporting facilitators and helping each offering flow with ease and grace.
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT with Emma
Nurturing and uplifting the very heart of our festival - our volunteers.
WASTE MANAGEMENT with Lori
Helping us stay mindful, sustainable, and in right relationship with the earth.
EVENT BREAK-DOWN with Karen
Closing the container with care and helping us land gently at the end.
What You Need To Know
Volunteer opportunities are limited and and once we reach maximum capacity of volunteers, the application process will close. If you wish to participate as a volunteer, kindly review the information below and complete the volunteer application.
EVENT DATE Ananda Yoga Festival will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 9am to 5pm. Gates open at 8:30am.
EVENT LOCATION White Park in Downtown Riverside, California (3936 Chestnut Street, Riverside, CA 92501)
VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPTIONS We offer the folllowing volunteer service options and shift choices:
EVENT SET-UP Prepare the festival grounds, build tents, lay out tables and chairs, unpack and set-up equipment, hang signage and decorations. Greet and help vendors check-in. Provide name badges and lanyards. Answer vendor and volunteer questions, and assist vendors and volunteers as needed. (6am-8am)
WELCOME & REGISTRATION Greet attendees at the event entrance. Check tickets, provide wrist bands, event schedule, and swag. Manage day-of ticket sales. (8am-11am . 11am-2pm . 2pm-5pm)
GUEST SERVICES Answer questions, provide information, offer guidance related to event stages and facilities, schedule, and other important information. Care for lost and found. Run basic errands. Serve as support for any unforeseen challenges. (8am-11am . 11am-2pm . 2pm-5pm)
FACILITATOR SUPPORT Greet and help facilitators check-in. Provide lanyards and credentials. Answer questions and assist facilitators as needed, including helping to load, unload, and move practice supports, equipment, and instruments. Help resolve any needs or concerns that may arise. Run basic errands. Serve as support for any unforeseen challenges. (8am-11am . 11am-2pm . 2pm-5pm)
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT Greet and help volunteers check-in. Provide lanyards and credentials. Answer questions and assist volunteers as needed. Help resolve any needs or concerns that may arise. Run basic errands. Serve as support for any unforeseen challenges. (8am-11am . 11am-2pm . 2pm-5pm)
HEALTH & SAFETY Direct and manage pedestrian flow. Monitor for safety concerns. Refill water stations and stock restrooms with essentials. Provide minor first aid, contact 911, if necessary. (8am-11am . 11am-2pm . 2pm-5pm)
WASTE MANAGEMENT Help educate attendees about sustainable practices. Keep festival grounds tidy. Collect and sort recycling, compost, and waste in accordance with sustainability guidelines. (8am-11am . 11am-2pm . 2pm-5pm)
EVENT BREAK-DOWN Disassemble tents, take down tables and chairs, pack equipment, and load trucks; clear festival grounds. (5pm-6pm)
VOLUNTEER MEETINGS Gather with us to get the inside scoop, ask questions, and make suggestions so that the event really is a co-creation of the collective!
MEETING 1: On-Line Thursday, March 5, 2026 7:30pm-8:30pm
MEETING 2: On-Line Thursday April 9, 2026 7:30pm-8:30pm
MEETING 3: On-Line Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:30pm-8:30pm
MEETING 4: In-Person at White Park Friday, May 15, 2026 5:00pm-7:00pm
NO COST There is no monetary obligation to volunteer at the Ananda Yoga Festival.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION DEADLINE The deadline for volunteer applications is April 30, 2026. If you wish to participate as a volunteer, please complete the volunteer application at your earliest convenience to secure your volunteer spot.
Volunteer Application
If you wish to participate as a volunteer, apply now to be part of our growing volunteer team.