Science Fiction Fest @ Octavia Butler Middle
Friday, March 27 2026
Assist school staff with this fantastic event that celebrates science fiction in honor of Octavia Butler at OEB Magnet Academy. Volunteers are needed for the entire event... from set up to wrap... to assist staff, students, and families with the festivities! Learn more about the event here: https://oebmagnet.pusd.us/academics/octavia-e-butler-library/2026-octavi...
From Noon – 3 PM, volunteers will help move tables, put up canopies, and assist with general event and booth set up. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is recommended, but volunteers can be accommodated with other tasks.
From 2:30 to 5:30 PM, volunteers will help with booth set up, visitor traffic flow, and assist staff with any needs they may have.
From 5:30 - 7:30 PM help is needed with wrapping up the event (putting away tables, resetting the area for regular school activities).
WHERE:
Octavia Butler Middle School
1505 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
CHECK IN:
All volunteers should check in at the from desk in the school office. Your Volunteer Leader will be Natalie Daily, Librarian.
PARKING:
Please use street parking adhering to all local parking signs. However, please DO NOT park on the WEST side of Marengo (school side) because it will impede traffic.
DETAILS & INSTRUCTIONS:
- Arrive at the start time of your shift.
- Park on neighboring streets adhering to all parking signs, but not on the school side of Marengo.
- When you check in at the school office, please tell staff you are there to volunteer for the event. They will direct you to the event area.
- Dress appropriately for a school setting, including movement. Comfortable shoes are suggested.
**If you cannot make your shift, please let us know right away. Never volunteer if you are not feeling well. Cancel your shift.**
Questions about event specifics contact Natalie Daily at:
daily.natalie@pusd.us
626.396.5830 ext. 76064
1505 N. Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA
Questions about volunteering or volunteer groups, please contact NC Inguanzo at ncinguanzo@pasedfoundation.org.
Set up and start the event - including arranging booths and decor
Assist staff, families, and students with booth set up, traffic flow, and event festivities
Putting away tables, resetting the area for regular school activities
Contact the event organizers: NC Inguanzo