AFRIFESTTM 2009 is always seeking volunteers to help on the day of the event, with such duties as setup and takedown of stages, tables, and banners, with handing out programs (ushering), with food distribution to volunteers and performers, with sign-carrying, flyer distribution, and performer check in. Approximately 100 volunteers will be needed for the festival in 2009. Volunteer for a few hours with your family & friends or for the day. Your help will be much appreciated!
It takes a village to put together a festival and Afrifest 2009 needs your help to make it a success. We are currently signing up volunteers for the following areas. There are no small jobs; everyone counts towards the success of the event. Volunteers’ shifts run from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. with six two-hour shifts.
• Security
• Stage crew
• Info booth
• Greet and Assist attendees/ pick up trash
• Clean up
• Food and drinks for the volunteers and performers on the day of the festival
• Photography, still and video
• Attendee questionnaire management and analysis
• Pop and Water Concessions
• VIP/Sponsors Tent
Afrifest depends on the volunteers who donate their time to making sure everything runs smoothly on the @ The Festival! As a volunteer, you will receive a Badge and enjoy a fun-filled day of activities while meeting new neighbors and other community members
Get Involved—email volunteers@afrifest.org if you are interested. All volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Agreement. Download an Agreement HERE.
Non-profit organizations can also sponsor Afrifest by providing volunteers to work the event and assist with festival activities.