2026 Volunteer Shifts
Join us for the new 2026 season of Sunday Streets SF, as we celebrate 18 years of transforming miles of city streets into car-free community spaces for kids to play, seniors to stroll, businesses and organizations to connect, and neighbors to meet. At every Sunday Streets event there’s a variety of health & wellness resources from local community based organizations, music playing in the streets, live performances, as well as fun & engaging activities for all ages to enjoy!
Enjoy choosing from a fun & exciting variety of roles & shift times on event-day as well as pre-event opportunities.
- Pole Flyering & Neighborhood Outreach (Prior to Event Day)
- Recycling Raven (Waste Management)
- Help build community while engaging in fun outdoor activities
- Fill critical safety roles at Sunday Streets
Season Schedule Sign-ups
- 7/19 Mission/Valencia, 11am – 4pm (TBD)
First time volunteering in 2026?
Please review the job descriptions and orientation schedule here.
Sunday Streets volunteers will receive the following perks throughout the season:
- Limited-Edition Sunday Streets T-shirt per Sunday Streets season
- Free meals; 1/per event from SF based/local to the neighborhood eateries (vegetarian and vegan options available upon request)
- Invitations to Exclusive Livable City Events
- Special Tokens of Appreciation for recurrent volunteers
If you have any questions or would like to coordinate volunteering with a group, please contact volunteer@livablecity.org.
Legend
Outgoing
Heavy Lifting
Standing/Walking
Task-Focused
Suitable for All Physical Activities
Bike Required
PRE-EVENT OPPORTUNITIES
DOOR HANGING AND POLE FLYERING – ON YOUR OWN TIME
Neighborhood Outreach is an important part of the planning process and is how we notify the communities for which we serve. Livable City needs your help with signage posting such as;
- Door Hanging & Postering – Get the word out about upcoming Sunday Streets events by walking the route, putting up door hangers on local residences and inviting community merchants to participate.
- Pole Flyering & Sign Posting – Wrap poles with neighborhood notices and/or post No-Parking signs along the route in each neighborhood where there will be a Sunday Streets Program activation.
These tasks are self-led volunteer shifts to be scheduled on your own time, during business hours in order to help Livable City notify the local residents and businesses of the upcoming street closure changes and programming activities in their neighborhood.
Neighborhood Outreach can be scheduled at any time beginning May 1st.
Email: volunteer@livablecity.org with the days and times you’re available to do outreach. Please include your First, Last Name, and Telephone Number in your email message. We’ll reply via email or phone call to schedule a time to meet to hand off the marketing materials as well as confirm the route of your distribution.
Requirements: Walking
EVENT DAY ROLES
2026 Volunteer Shift Descriptions
| ROLE | MORNING SHIFT | AFTERNOON SHIFT |
| Hub Support | 8:00am – 12:00pm | 1:30pm – 5:30pm |
| Route Manager | 9:00am – 1:30pm | 1:00pm – 5:30pm |
| Route Rabbits | 9:00am – 1:30pm | 1:00pm – 5:30pm |
| Route Assistant | 10:00am – 2:00pm | 1:30pm – 5:00pm |
| Mystery/Outreach Shift | 10:00am – 1:30pm | 1:30pm – 5:00pm |
Hub Support
Setup and breakdown tents, tables, chairs and staging of unused equipment to make Sunday Streets a safe & vibrant community space for all to enjoy.
SHIFT TIMES: 8:00am – 12:00pm, 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Requirements:
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
Route Manager (Formerly Block Captains)
Assist with managing zone set up, control tent assignments, and help direct exhibitor placements. Most importantly maintain pedestrian route safety by escorting authorized vehicles to enter/exit their private garages during the event.
SHIFT TIMES: 9:00am -1:30pm, 1:00pm – 5:30pm
Requirements: Leadership skills, attention to detail, physical, including standing, lifting, carrying 25 lbs
Route Rabbit
Route Rabbits are responsible for street closure setup and breakdown of safety buffers, placement of barricades and traffic control signage as well as roaming the footprint to ensure barricades remain in place throughout the duration of the entire event.
SHIFT TIMES: 9:00am – 1:30pm, 1:00pm – 5:30pm
Requirements: Bring your own bike. Able to lift and carry 25 lbs or more
Route Assistant (Crossing Guards)
A Route Assistant’s main and most important role is to maintain crowd safety throughout the duration of the event. Tasks include setup, breakdown, and monitoring street closure barricades to help ensure Sunday Streets maintains a safe, car-free space.
SHIFT TIMES: 10:00am – 2:00pm, 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Requirements:
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Must be able to ride a bike
Must be able to stand/walk for several hours
Mystery & Outreach Support (All Accessible Shifts Available)
All accessible shifts will be assigned based on the volunteer’s physical abilities and the event needs. Tasks may vary throughout the day.
.SHIFT TIMES: 10:00am – 1:30pm, 1:30pm – 5:00pm
- Crowd Counter – Requires attention to detail and is great for all accessibility and those who prefer to work independently with minimal crowd interaction.
- Data Collection – Requires an outgoing personality with a passion for interacting with the public; collecting emails and conducting surveys.
- Recycling Raven – Requires attention to detail, and a passion for waste management and recycling.
Requirements: Detailed Oriented, Must be a Sunday Streets enthusiast!
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION & TRAINING SCHEDULE
All Event-Day Volunteers are REQUIRED to attend a virtual orientation before their first shift at Sunday Streets for the 2026 season; even if they have attended an orientation in previous years.
On the day of the event, volunteers should be prepared to receive a 15-20 minute orientation to receive updates and review the safety protocols at the start of their shift. To help us best prepare for this day please arrive early if not on time!
Monday, June 8th (6:30pm-7:30pm)
Wednesday, June 10th (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Monday, July 13th (6:30pm-7:30pm)
Wednesday, July 15th (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Monday, August 17th (6:30pm-7:30pm)
Wednesday, August 19th (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Monday, October 12th (6:30pm-7:30pm)
Wednesday, October 14th (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Volunteering before or at the event is a great way to spend time with friends or colleagues while helping diverse communities across San Francisco engage in outdoor activities and celebrate their unique neighborhood culture.
Review the guidelines at the link below and follow the instructions to connect with us.
*New Engaging Activities Program
Team building activities help grow community engagements, while encouraging physical outdoor fun! See below for some group activity ideas:
- Four Square
- Jump Rope
- Ping Pong
- Street Dance: social dance styles such as breakdancing, popping, locking, house dance, etc.
Team Requirements (4 minimum to qualify your team):
- For a group activity to be fully & successfully engaging there is a minimum of participants needed. For example: double dutch requires at least two people turning the ropes while another group of people take turns jumping.
- A Team Leader manages the booth set up and operations.
- An Assistant Team Leader’s duties are to assist the group’s Team Leader with their tasks, encourage and monitor crowd participation.