Be part of the biggest fundraising event of the year!

Our annual Hispanic Foundation Ball, attended by almost 800 people, has been a joyous occasion for 36 years. It brings together the Silicon Valley community to commemorate our collective achievements and raise crucial funds for our Foundation’s mission to improve the lives and futures of Latinos in the region.

Volunteers at the Ball assist with setup and takedown, greet guests, check them in upon arrival, serve as Fund-a-Need spotters, and return items to the volunteer room at the end of the program. A light dinner is provided at around 4 pm Volunteers are welcome to enjoy the dancing portion of the event afterward.

Please complete the form below to sign up to be a volunteer. Upon completion, you will receive an email with information on next steps, virtual training, and essential details about the Ball.

Volunteering Time: Varies by volunteer assignment – A minimum of 3 hours in the 4 pm to 10 pm timeframe

Event details:

Where: Signia by Hilton, 170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113

When: Saturday, October 17th, 2026

This is the event program:

5:30–7:00 pm – Check-in and No-Host Cocktail Reception

7:00–8:00 pm – Dinner Reception

8:00–9:00 pm – Latinos in Technology Presentations, Fund a Need, and Raffle

9:00–11:30 pm – Dancing

Attire: Black tie, formal floor-length gown – Do you need to rent a tuxedo? Please reach out to Mariana: mariana@hfsv.org

Age Requirement: 21+

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Questions? Contact Mariana: mariana@hfsv.org

Name *

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Phone Number *

Have you volunteered for the Hispanic Foundation Ball in the past? If yes, what year(s)? *

If you answered "Yes" above, what position(s) were you assigned to?

• Set up / Take down
• Greeter
• Registration
• VIP / Ballroom
• Security
• Fund A Need Spotter

Position(s) would you like to apply for this year. If you are open/flexible in your assignment, select all that apply. (copy)

• Set up / Take down
• Greeter
• Registration
• VIP / Ballroom
• Security
• Fund A Need Spotter

How did you hear about this volunteer opportunity? *

We ask all volunteers to attend our virtual training so we can walk you through the different volunteer roles and expectations. The virtual training will be held on Thursday, October 8nd, from 6-7 PM. Will you be available to join?

• Yes
• No, but I can watch the recording

I do hereby release to the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley and its employees all rights to publicly or privately exhibit this work in print and electronic form. *

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• No

By checking the following box, you agree to give the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley permission to post your story and photograph for an unspecified amount of time on our website, social media, and marketing materials. In addition, your story and photograph may be used in other platforms, such as media outreach, brochures, and documents related to the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley.

I acknowledge that all volunteers must wear ALL BLACK formal attire *

• Yes, I acknowledge

HFB Attire: The Hispanic Foundation Ball is a black-tie formal event. We are asking all volunteers to wear black (men’s black suit or tux; women’s long black formal dress). Please wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking/standing for some time.

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