2026 Volunteers
Be a Volunteer!

Funda Fest 28 is happening from January 16th - January 25th, 2026. A Celebration of Black Storytelling. Your help will play a significant role in contributing to the success of this year’s event.

For volunteering and contributing to the success of FUNDA, RIBS will give you one FREE Event ticket.

EVENT DETAILS

Availability and Volunteer Assignment Preferences

Before event: Set up: (Must be able to lift boxes and assist with moving light furniture, including chairs, tables, and similar items)
During event: Support registration, merchandise sales, ticket handling, and general welcome/greeter duties (This could include handing out evaluation forms, collecting attendance information, and assisting at event tables as needed)
After event: Clean-up/Break down (Must be able to lift boxes and assist with moving light furniture, including chairs, tables, and similar items)

I want to volunteer on (please check all that are applicable):

Friday, January 16th, 2026 - Opening Party: Drumming Up Freedom

Event Location: Rites and Reason’s Theater, 55 Angell Street, Churchill House, Providence, RI

Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm

Saturday, January 17th, 2026 - Family Fun Day

Event Location: CCRI Liston Campus, 1 Hilton Street, Providence, RI

Time: 10:00am-4:00pm

Saturday, January 17th, 2026 - Storytelling for Grown Folk

Event Location: CCRI Liston Campus, 1 Hilton Street, Providence, RI (Same as the day program)

Time: 7:30pm-10:00pm

Sunday, January 18th, 2026 - Words and Music by OUTSPOKEN PVD with Simply Sara

Event Location: SCCRI - 393 Broad St, Providence, RI

Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 - Community Flavors

Event Location: SCCRI, 393 Broad Street, Providence, RI

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Friday, January 23rd, 2026 - Liars Contest

Event Location: Cape Verdean Progressive Center, 329 Grosvenor Ave, East Providence, RI

Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 - Evening Concert for Grown Folk

Event Location: CCRI Providence, Liston Campus - 1 Hilton Street, Providence, RI

Time: 7:30pm-10:30pm

Sunday, January 25th, 2026 - Sponsor Thank You Luncheon

Event Location: RISD Museum of Art - 20 N Main St, Providence, RI

Time: 12pm-2pm

Sunday, January 25th, 2026 - Sacred Tales

Event Location: RISD Museum of Art - 20 N Main St, Providence, RI

Time: 2pm-4pm

Thank You For Applying

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