About this project
Districts for Dignity™: The Period Games is a youth-led service initiative created by the PATESI Foundation that brings high school students together to address menstrual and postpartum poverty through education, advocacy, leadership, male ally-ship, and community service. In recognition of the 9/11 National Day of Service, students will turn awareness into action through friendly competition, emergency menstrual kit assembly, community engagement, and a Menstrual Poverty Awareness Walk. The initiative empowers young people of all genders to become leaders and advocates while helping provide essential products to individuals and families in need. Volunteers are essential to making Districts for Dignity™ possible. From welcoming and guiding participants to supporting student teams, organizing donations, assisting with the Awareness Walk, and keeping the event running smoothly, volunteers help create a safe, organized, energetic, and meaningful experience for everyone involved. By giving their time, volunteers aren't simply helping with an event—they are standing alongside young people, strengthening their community, and helping turn compassion into action and dignity into impact.
Volunteer Opportunities
Setup Crew
Help prepare the event space before guests arrive. Volunteers may set up tables, chairs, signs, activity stations, merchandise, decorations, donation areas, and other event materials.
Parade/Walk Volunteers
Help set up water/drink stations, organize participants for the Menstrual Awareness Walk, guide the walking route, keep groups together, assist with signs and banners, encourage participants, and help maintain a safe and positive flow. Pack up items and bring indoors after walk.
Event Floaters — Early Shift
Go where help is needed most during arrival and the beginning of the event. Assist with check-in overflow, student teams, activity stations, donations, supplies, guest directions, and last-minute needs.
Merch Table
Set up merchandise table. Help organize and distribute/sell PATESI merchandise, answer basic questions, maintain an orderly table, and assist with merchandise inventory. Can be divided into two shifts if needed.
Welcome & Check-In
Welcome students, volunteers, organizations, and guests; assist with check-in; provide event materials; and direct participants to the appropriate areas.
Greeters & Guides
Serve as friendly faces throughout the event. Help guests find registration, activities, restrooms, the walk/parade area, volunteer stations, and other key locations.
Event Floaters — Late Shift
Provide flexible support during the busiest portions of the program. Assist student teams and activities, replenish supplies, organize donations, support the awareness walk, cover volunteer breaks, and respond to needs throughout the event.
Breakdown & Cleanup Crew
Help leave Bohrer Park clean and organized, break down tables and stations, collect signs and decorations, pack supplies and merchandise, organize donated products, remove trash, and help load event materials.