The CSULB LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Student Affairs appreciate all those who volunteer to assist us in celebrating the academic accomplishments of all LGBTQIA+ students at the 20th Annual CSULB Lavender Graduation Celebration.
Lavender Graduation Celebration Details
Date: Friday, April
24, 2026
Program Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Volunteer Time: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: The Pointe Conference Center (1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840)
Directions to The Pointe
The Pointe Conference Center is located at street level next to the "Yellow Entrance" of the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid. Use this location map for reference.
From LAX, Santa Monica, West LA
Take the 405 south and exit at Bellflower Blvd. Turn left from the off-ramp and then make an immediate right on Bellflower Blvd. Turn left at Atherton St. Turn right into campus on Merriam Way. Park in lot 13 or 14 (Daily parking permits can be purchased at the yellow kiosks).
From Orange County Take the 405 north or 22 west.
The two freeways merge and continue on the 405 north. Exit at Palo Verde. Turn left on to Palo Verde. Turn right on Atherton St. Turn left into campus on Merriam Way. Park in lot 13 or 14 (Daily parking permits can be purchased at the yellow kiosks).
From Downtown LA, East LA Take the 605 south to the 405 North.
Exit at Palo Verde. Turn left on to Palo Verde. Turn right on Atherton St. Turn left into campus on Merriam Way. Park in lot 13 or 14 (Daily parking permits can be purchased at the yellow kiosks).
Shift Information and Roles
3:00 - 4:30 PM - Set Up (decoration, food set up, and registration)
· Example tasks: putting up decorations, setting up clothes and table settings, setting up food for distribution, setting up check-in table and check-in process, beginning to welcome guests and direct them to the check-in table.
4:30 - 6:00 PM - Registration and Food
· Example tasks: Welcome guests, check-in graduates, handing out programs, serving food, directing folks to sit, eat, and enjoy community.
6:00 - 7:30/8:00 PM - Program and Troubleshoot
· Example tasks: Watching program and celebrating, answering questions from guests as needed.
· Key Roles Needed: 2 Readers for graduate names
7:30/8:00 - 9:00 PM - Clean Up
· Example tasks: Taking down decorations, cleaning up any leftover food, etc.
Shift Options
Single Shifts - 1.5 hours
- 3:00 - 4:30 PM (set up)
- 4:30 - 6:00 PM (registration/set up)
- 7:30 - 9:00 PM (clean up)
Staff/Faculty Procession Shifts - 3 hours
- 4:30 - 7:30 PM (set up/registration and procession/program)
- 6:00 - 9:00 PM (procession/program and clean up)
Full Event Shifts - 6 hours
- 3:00 - 9:00 PM (set up/program/clean up)
If you'd like to work the whole of the event, please sign up for the longer shift listed.
For any questions, please contact Ash Preston, ash.preston@csulb.edu
