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Bayou City Art Festival is NEXT WEEKEND, October 13 & 14, and we are still looking for volunteers to help out! Each year, the festival gives back a portion of its proceeds to non-profit partners that have helped to make the event a success. We are proud to be one of those partners, and in return are required to fill 60 4-hour volunteer shifts.We're HALFWAY THERE, and need your help!
Volunteers receive a Bayou City Art Festival t-shirt and free admission to the festival for the entire day of their shift. Listed below you'll find shift dates and times, as well as a description of the different types of volunteer opportunities.
To sign up for a volunteer position, you must visit Shiftboard.com. If you've volunteered in the past, then you should already have a login and password. If not, simply create a new profile.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to specify the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art as the non-profit you're affiliated with when you sign up!
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Shift Times
The Bayou City Art Festival set-up is Friday, October 12, and the festival runs Saturday October 13th and Sunday October 14th. Each day is divided into the following shifts:
Friday, October 12
Shift 1 - 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Shift 2 - 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Shift 3 - 6:30PM - 10:00PM
Saturday, October 13
Shift 1 - 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Shift 2 - 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Shift 3 - 2:30PM - 6:30PM
Sunday, October 14
Shift 1 - 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Shift 2 - 12:00pm - 4:00PM
Shift 3 - 2:30PM - 6:30PM
Shift 4 - 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Note: Volunteers must by 16 years of age or older
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Volunteer Activities
Creative Zone
That's where we'll be! The Orange Show will be showing kids how to make their very own mini art cars - come join us!
Ticket Taker
Take admission tickets from patrons at the entrance gate. You will be given pocketed smocks and a box to place collected tickets. Note: This position has direct exposure to sunlight. Please remember to bring a hat and sunscreen!
Greeters
Volunteers greet and hand out festival maps as patrons enter the gate. Note: This position has direct exposure to sunlight. Please remember to bring a hat and sunscreen.
Artist Relief
Provides relief to artists, ex - hand out beverages, snacks, booth sit, etc.
Festival Market Booth
You will be selling festival t-shirts, posters, and hats. Some basic training will be given at the beginning of your shift.
Patron Art Pick-Up
Volunteers will monitor artwork being held after purchase and assist with loading artwork into patron's vehicle. Note: You must be 21 or older old to work this position.
VIP Lounge
Monitor VIP area, check guest wristbands, assist with food and drink service.
Stage Runner
Assist with performances and performers at the Houston Arts Alliance Stage.
Volunteer Check-In and Relief
Monitor volunteers throughout the festival and ensure they have relief, water, etc. as needed.
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