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ATTENTION:  ONLY ONE APPLICANT PER FORM!

• Volunteers may work, but are not limited to one complete Shift.
• Select only the Shift(s) you are able to work.
• If a Shift is full, the select box color will be in grey.
• Upon submission you will receive your Confirmation and the Release of Claims and Assumptions Liability Form.
• Print and retain the Confirmation for your records.
• Print, sign and bring Release Form to Festival and give to Volunteer Coordinator at check-in.
• If you need to cancel or change your shift, call the Festival Office at (704-338-1060).
• Please arrive at the Volunteer Station at least 20 minutes prior to the starting time of your shift.

VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONS

• Artist/Exhibitor Booth Assistant: Assist artists and exhibitors by watching their booth while they take necessary breaks.
• Artist Relations Assistant: Assist Artists Relations Coordinator at the Artists Relations Committee booth. Duties may include answering telephones, taking work-orders and other general artist related incidences.
  
• Children's Art Area Assistant: Assisting with setup and maintenance of Children's Art Area and distribution of art supplies to participating children.
  
• Festival Handout Distributor: Distribution of Festival flyers at park entrances.
  
• Festival Office Assistant: Assisting Festival Headquarters personnel during the Festival with answering the telephone, running errands, maintaining the Hospitality Area.
  
• Festival Setup: Assist with Festival setup prior to the event. Duties may include: office and stations setups; signage and decoration placement; assisting with exhibitor/vendor check-in; running errands and other miscellaneous assistance.
  
• First Aid Station: Assisting First Aid Station Coordinator.
  
• Information Booth Personnel: Handling sales of Festival T-shirts and posters, and other Festival merchandise; answering questions regarding the Festival (all information will be provided in notebook form).
  
• Volunteer Station Assistant: Assisting Volunteer Coordinators at the Volunteer Station. Duties may include: checking volunteers in and out and running errands as needed.
  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PARKING, DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP:

• Volunteer Drop-Off and Pick-Up - corner of Lilac and Cumberland.
• Coordinate pick-up time - traffic is extremely heavy in this area and parking is unavailable.
• Limited parking – East Boulevard Parking Lot and side streets.
• Do not block fire hydrants or driveways.
• Do not park in a “NO PARKING” zone - car will be towed at your expense.
• Click here for directions and map.

CLOTHING AND GENERAL APPEARANCE:

• Volunteer T-shirts will be provided.
• Jeans or shorts are acceptable.
• Please be aware that you will be representing Festival in the Park, and your work place or school - we request that your dress and appearance be appropriate.

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER:

• If the weather appears to be inclement, please call the Festival Headquarters telephone number listed below to check on conditions at the Festival.

SNACKS AND BEVERAGES:

• Free snacks and beverages available for volunteers in the Hospitality Area.
• Various Food Vendors also offer a discount to volunteers.
• Discount vouchers and a list of participating Food Vendors available upon check-in.

FESTIVAL HEADQUARTERS PHONE NUMBER - 704-338-1060:

• If you should be unable to work your assigned shift, please call to let us know.
• This number may also be used if someone needs to reach you for emergency purposes.

CONFIRMATION:

• Review your information and shift selections.
• Once all information is complete and reviewed for accuracy, please click the submit button.
• After submission your Confirmation will appear on-screen.
• Print and retain the Confirmation for your records.

RELEASE WAIVER:

• This form must be signed by you (and a parent or legal guardian if you are a minor).
• Give to the Volunteer Coordinator when you check in for your shift.
• You may also obtain a Release Form from the “Participant Applications” dropdown or by using this link: Release of Claims and Assumptions Liability Form.