Get involved
Help us plant the first seed.
THRIVE runs on students who show up. Whether you can give a full event day or just an hour of set-up, there's a place for you.
We're still in our early stages. We're finalizing our first event and our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship, so some details are still coming together. Sign-ups below are open, and we'll be in touch as soon as we have dates.
Volunteer roles
Three ways to help on event day
Every pillar table is staffed continuously by at least one executive or lead, working alongside one or two volunteers.
Set-up
Arrive early and help get each booth ready before doors open: tables, signage, decoration, and materials.
Tables
Work a pillar table during the event, passing out flyers and food, running games, and helping visitors find what they came for.
Clean-up
Stay after and help pack everything down so the space is left better than we found it.
A note on scheduling: we hope most volunteers will plan to stay for the entire process, set-up through clean-up. Continuity keeps the day running smoothly and avoids confusion or miscommunication between shifts.
Ready to sign up?
Fill out our volunteer form and tell us which role you'd like. It takes about two minutes.
How we're organized
Our lead roles
Alongside our executive team, four leads keep each event running. Here's what each one is responsible for.
Media Lead
Coming soonRuns our social media accounts, promotion, and spreading awareness.
Funding & Sponsorship Lead
Coming soonHandles clinical outreach, funding asks, and funding campaigns, and communicates with our fiscal sponsor.
Logistics Lead
Coming soonManages booth decoration, incentives, and event materials, and keeps the detailed list of what funds are needed for what.
Speaker Recruitment Lead
Coming soonFinds and communicates with potential speakers for each of our five pillars.
These positions are being filled internally as we get organized, so we aren't taking applications right now. Volunteering is the best way to get involved with THRIVE today.
Beyond volunteering
Other ways to support THRIVE
Speak at an event
Are you a healthcare worker, financial professional, counselor, college advisor, or someone who works with AI? Our speaker recruitment lead would love to talk to you.
Sponsor a table
Local businesses can help underwrite the materials, food, and incentives for a single pillar table.
Host us at your school
If you're a teacher, counselor, or student organizer in the Bakersfield area, invite us to bring a session to your campus.