Needs From: Engagement Zone at UTRGV

Volunteer: Día De Los Muertos (DDLM) PSJA Judging Competition

Join the UTRGV Mexican American Studies program, Puentes, and LUCHA in celebrating the annual PSJA ISD Día De Los Muertos (DDLM) Altar Competition!

Volunteers will serve as judges, visiting local schools to view and evaluate student-created community altars that honor the traditions of Día De Los Muertos.

Judges will:

Visit assigned PSJA ISD schools during their selected shiftTake photos of each school’s community altarUse a provided rubric to evaluate each altar based on competition guidelines

Requirements:

Professional and respectful conduct during judging Ability to follow rubric guidelinesInterest in cultural and community engagement


Note: You will need transportation to the first school. After that, carpooling will be available between campuses.

Students must take their government issues identification cards to enter the schools. 

Date: Thursday, October 30

Location: Various PSJA ISD school campuses

Please indicate in the notes section (when responding) which time you are available: Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM), Afternoon (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM), or All Day (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

Agency: UTRGV Literatures & Cultural Studies

Join the UTRGV Mexican American Studies program, Puentes, and LUCHA in celebrating the annual PSJA ISD Día De Los Muertos (DDLM) Altar Competition!

Volunteers will serve as judges, visiting local schools to view and evaluate student-created community altars that honor the traditions of Día De Los Muertos.

Judges will:

Visit assigned PSJA ISD schools during their selected shiftTake photos of each school’s community altarUse a provided rubric to evaluate each altar based on competition guidelines

Requirements:

Professional and respectful conduct during judging Ability to follow rubric guidelinesInterest in cultural and community engagement


Note: You will need transportation to the first school. After that, carpooling will be available between campuses.

Students must take their government issues identification cards to enter the schools. 

Date: Thursday, October 30

Location: Various PSJA ISD school campuses

Please indicate in the notes section (when responding) which time you are available: Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM), Afternoon (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM), or All Day (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

Agency: UTRGV Literatures & Cultural Studies

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 30, 2025

Zip Code: 78577

Allow Groups: No