Volunteers Make the Festival Happen

by Noreen Wilhelm, Cityfolk Festival Volunteer Coordinator

The 2009 Cityfolk Festival, July 3-5, is just eight weeks away and preparations are in full swing. For 14 years, the Cityfolk Festival has brought music, dance and great times to downtown Dayton streets, but it wouldn’t have happened even once without an incredible crew of volunteers. Volunteers do everything from setting up the tents and chairs to managing the stages where your favorite musicians perform to pouring the beer and sodas for your refreshment.

It takes hundreds of people and this year, like every year, we’re looking for more folks to help. If you have just three hours, you could help us to set up or tear down, sell merchandise, or serve food to performers. It’s easy to sign up. Register here or call us at 937-223-3655.

This year, Cityfolk is underscoring its commitment to the environment with a new opportunity called “The Green Team.” Green Team members will help to reduce the Festival’s environmental “footprint,” encouraging guests to recycle whenever possible. Other opportunities include assisting with hospitality for the artists, greeting people as they arrive, festival logistics, and staffing Passport stations for our youngest visitors. You can sign up for a single shift or multiple shifts and different jobs. You’ll be part of a great community event, you’ll meet new folks and we know you’ll have a great time!