Cville Sabroso: Volunteer Support for Charlottesville’s Latin American Heritage Festival

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September 20, 2025
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1-4pm / 4-7pm / 7-9pm

Description

Cville Sabroso is Charlottesville’s annual Latin American heritage festival, hosted by Sin Barreras/Without Barriers, a nonprofit supporting the immigrant community. Held at Ting Pavilion, this vibrant event features live music, dance, art, food, and cultural activities that celebrate the richness and diversity of Latin America.

For the United Way Day of Caring, we are inviting volunteers to help bring this joyful celebration to life. Tasks include event setup, welcoming guests, helping with family activities, supporting performers and vendors, and general cleanup.

Event Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Location: Ting Pavilion, Downtown Charlottesville

Volunteer Needs: We are seeking 5-10 volunteers. Volunteers must be 18+.

Shifts Available: Multiple shifts throughout the day, including a final shift (6:45–10:00 PM) for breakdown and cleanup. Volunteers can sign up for more than one shift.

Perks:

  • Volunteers will get an extra ticket to invite a guest

  • Volunteers who sign up for 2 or more shifts will receive a free food voucher

  • Great opportunity to meet community members and support local culture

We are also looking for one group leader per shift.

Training will be provided.

Thank you for supporting this meaningful community event!

Details

Outdoors Wheelchair Accessible Family Friendly Drinks Provided Meals Provided

Additional Information

Register by Sep 15, 2025

Q: Minimum age to participate.
A: You must be age 18 or older to participate.

Q: Minors require an adult.
A: Yes

Q: Driving Directions
A: Ting Pavilion, 700 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Q: Details of parking.
A: Volunteers are encouraged to park at the Water Street Parking Garage or Market Street Parking Garage, both located within a short walking distance of Ting Pavilion. Parking fees may apply, so we recommend carpooling when possible. We also recommend arriving 15-20 minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in.

Q: Plan for bad weather.
A: Cville Sabroso will proceed rain or shine, as the event takes place at Ting Pavilion, a covered outdoor venue in Downtown Charlottesville. In the case of severe weather (e.g. thunderstorms, high winds, or unsafe conditions), adjustments may be made to volunteer roles and event setup for safety. All volunteers will be notified by email and/or phone by 8AM on the day of the event with any changes or cancelation.

Q: Details of provided meals.
A: Volunteers who sign up for 2 or more shifts will receive a free food voucher

Q: Details of Provided Drinks
A: water