Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunity:

Awaken the Kings Summit December 8–10, 2025 Rivers Casino Portsmouth, VA

Awaken the Kings: Legacy-In-Action Summit is a three-day event designed to empower young fathers with access to vital resources, mentorship, and education. The summit will feature workshops on parenting, economic mobility, legal rights, business development, and wellness. Participants will engage with community leaders, gain valuable tools for building legacy, and connect with organizations offering direct services and opportunities. We are seeking volunteers to assist with morning setup, check-in, session guidance, giveaway distribution, vendor support, and end-of-day breakdown. Shifts will be available for mornings, afternoons, or full-day participation. Volunteers will receive refreshments and can request a certificate of participation.

Volunteer Roles Needed (More in-depth Description): We are seeking passionate and reliable volunteers to help ensure this transformative event runs smoothly. Volunteers can sign up for one or more shifts across the three days. Opportunities include:

• Morning Setup Crew Help set up tables, signage, and prepare the space for attendees and vendors. (Might not be as needed because of Rivers staff prepping the space. May be more so need for any decor, signage placement etc)
• Registration & Check-In Greet and check in participants, speakers, and vendors.
• Wayfinding & Session Guides Direct attendees to workshops and provide general event navigation support.
• Participant Support & Giveaway Distribution Hand out t-shirts, swag bags, and workshop materials to registered participants.
• Vendor & Partner Liaisons Provide assistance to vendors, community partners, and guest facilitators as needed.
• Break Relief Runners Float support between roles and provide breaks to other volunteers. (This is something that we can keep note of on our end but might not need to list as an opportunity to sign up for)
• End-of-Day Breakdown Crew Assist with clean-up and resetting spaces for the following day.

Volunteer Shifts – 2 Shifts Per Day • Morning Shift: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Afternoon Shift: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM (30-minute overlap for smooth transition) On the signup form, volunteers should select: • Preferred shift time(s) • Preferred role(s) • Days available (Dec 8, 9, 10) We should also have a volunteer liaison to manage the volunteers on the day.