14th Annual Youth & Peace Conference – Support Youth Empowerment & Prevention

The 14th Annual Youth and Peace Conference brings together youth ages 12–24 for a full day of workshops, dialogue circles, and interactive activities designed to promote safety, mental health, equity, and substance misuse prevention. This year's theme is “Protecting Our Classmates: Addressing Safety, Mental Health & Equity in Schools.”

Tucson Youth and Peace (in partnership with the CPC) are seeking dedicated volunteers who are passionate about youth empowerment, community wellness, and prevention to help make this annual event a success.

Volunteers support core event operations, welcome participants, assist exhibitors, and help create a positive and safe environment for youth. Tasks vary by shift:

Morning Shift (7:00am–11:00am)

Choose up to 3 preferred tasks:

• Setting up the registration area
• Greeting schools, youth participants, and orienting groups
• Assisting Resource Fair exhibitors at their vehicles
• Staffing exhibitor sign‑in tables
• Helping exhibitors transport materials and set up
• Refilling water stations
• Assisting with breakfast service
• Staffing the hospitality room

Afternoon Shift (11:00am–3:00pm)

Choose up to 3 preferred tasks:

• Delivering snacks to Dialogue Circle spaces
• Refilling water stations
• Assisting with lunch service (pizza, outdoor Palm Court)
• Monitoring cafeteria and guiding participants back to the gym
• Staffing the hospitality room
• Packing up event materials

All‑Day Option (7:00am–3:00pm)

Support both morning and afternoon activities throughout the full event.