Call for Volunteers!
2008 Reston Festival – Celebrating Reston’s 44th
Birthday!
Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th at
the Reston Town Center
The Reston Festival is seeking volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life for a variety of exciting positions throughout the weekend! In exchange for your volunteer work, you will receive a festival staff t-shirt, and a meal ticket. Please take a moment to look at the volunteer shifts and job descriptions. If you’re interested in volunteering please contact: Ha Brock Phone:
703.435.7986 Email: habrock@reston.org
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Reston Festival 2008 Volunteer Shift Schedule |
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| Positions Available | Saturday, July 12th | Sunday, July 13th | ||
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Saturday AM |
Saturday PM |
Sunday AM |
Sunday PM |
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Festival Set-up & Tear Down |
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| Arts & Crafts | 7:00 – 9:00AM | n/a | 7:00 – 9:00AM | n/a |
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Festival Signs |
7:00 – 9:00AM |
5:30 – 7:30PM |
7:00 – 9:00AM |
5:00 – 8:00PM |
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Children’s Area |
7:00 – 9:00AM |
5:30 – 7:00PM |
7:00 – 9:00AM |
5:00 – 8:00PM |
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Festival Operations |
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Volunteer Check-in (inside station) |
9:00 – 1:30PM |
1:00 – 6:00PM |
9:00 – 1:30PM |
1:00 – 6:00PM |
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Children’s Area Assistant |
9:30 – 1:30PM |
1:00 – 6:00 PM |
9:30 – 1:30PM |
1:00 – 6:00PM |
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Information Booth |
9:30 – 1:30 PM |
1:00 – 6:00PM |
9:30 – 1:30PM |
1:00 – 6:00PM |
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5:30 – 9:00PM |
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Myrtle the Turtle |
9:30 – 1:30PM |
1:00 – 6:00PM |
9:30 – 1:30PM |
1:00 – 6:00PM |
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Myrtle’s Assistant |
9:30 – 1:30PM |
1:00 – 6:00PM |
9:30 – 1:30PM |
1:00 – 6:00PM |
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Concessions |
9:30 – 1:30 PM |
1:00 – 6:00PM |
9:30 – 1:30PM |
1:00 – 6:00PM |
| Beverage Booth | 9:30 – 1:30 PM | 1:00 – 6:00PM | ||
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Festival Photographer |
Time Varies |
Time Varies |
Time Varies |
Time Varies |
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Reston Festival 2008 Job Descriptions |
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Festival Setup and Teardown |
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Festival Signs |
This is active outdoor work, you will be helping put up and take down information signs on the Festival grounds. |
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Children’s Area |
Volunteers will box up all the children’s arts & craft materials and help clean up the area. |
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Arts & Crafts |
Volunteers will help the Arts & Crafts Chair direct vendors to their appropriate station/tent. Directions & map will be provided. |
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Festival Operations |
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Volunteer Check-in |
Volunteers help staff member check in Festival volunteers, snacks, nametags and information. This station is located inside. Morning and afternoon shifts are busy. This is the command station. |
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Children’s Area Assistant |
Assist staff members with children’s activities (this is NOT childcare- parents will attend). Games, arts & crafts, rides, etc. *Please note: this is the area we need the most help in. |
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Information Booth |
Teams of two, sitting under a tent, answer questions about the festival and every subject imaginable. Great for pairs of spouses or friends. A fun way to learn about the festival. Volunteers will be provided with a FAQ notebook. |
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Concessions |
Volunteers will be trained on the cotton candy, popcorn and hotdog machines. Must be 16+ to work this booth. |
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Beverage Booths |
Selling water & sodas |
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Myrtle the Turtle |
Volunteers will be dressed as Myrtle. The suggested size for the volunteer is approximately 5’5" and 125 lbs. Bring a friend to assist you around! |
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Myrtle’s Assistant |
Assist Myrtle around the Festival. Bring a friend to be Myrtle! |
