Volunteering = Fun

2012 Dates:
Saturday, August 25th & Sunday, August 26th

 

Whether you’re a beer greeter or selling tees at the Info tent – volunteering at the fest is a good time.

One of the things that makes the Bucktown Arts Fest so unique is that we are a free admission, all-volunteer run, no corporate sponsorship fest. We are very proud of that fact, especially as new corporate fests keep popping up all over the city!

Volunteers maintain the integrity of our family-friendly, grassroots vibe. They are the ones who make the fest a great experience for our patrons and our artists.

Plus, you get a free Volunteer t-shirt and free beer when your shift is over. Now, THAT’S rewarding.

Sign up solo and meet new people. Or with friends and family. Just sign up! Its easy – answer the questions below, let us know how to contact you and submit the form.

 

 

 

Question 1: What kind of volunteer opportunity interests you?
Fill in the form below with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd option.

Activity	Description	Preference
Distribute Posters (dates: 8/1 through 8/20)	These volunteers comb the business districts of Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Park and elsewhere in the city to ask store owners to display our posters in their windows. This is a great way to volunteer if you may be out of town Fest weekend.	1st	2nd	3rd
Set up Friday Night	Like to make chalk drawings? These volunteers take about two hours to draw out the specs for the artists’ booths.	1st	2nd	3rd
Set up Sat	Volunteer early in the morning and feel good all day. You will direct artists to their spots and come to the rescue if anything is out of order.	1st	2nd	3rd
Artists’ Assistance	Artists’ assistance volunteers step in when an artist has a question, needs to run to their car or take a bathroom break.	1st	2nd	3rd
Beer Garden Greeter	These volunteers get to kick back in the sun for a few hours, listen to the bands, greet their neighbors and make sure people don’t walk out of the eating area with beer. Easiest job we have, so sign up with a friend!	1st	2nd	3rd
Information Tent	These volunteers hand out programs, sell T-shirts, and answer visitors’ questions. This is a great way to meet your neighbors!	1st	2nd	3rd
Beer Tent	Serving beer to fest patrons is always the most popular volunteer opportunity. These positions fill up fast, so apply now for your slot!	1st	2nd	3rd
Kid’s Tent	Assist children in the creation of arts and crafts. The Kids’ Tent is open between 11 PM and 4 PM. You will be notified of your actual shift hours later.	1st	2nd	3rd
Tear-Down	One of the most fun parts of the weekend, these volunteers play “traffic cop” while the artists and food vendors dismantle their booths, and there’s still a beer keg that needs to be emptied. Worth sticking around!	1st	2nd	3rd

 

Question 2: What time and day can you be available?
Please select the times that you are available to volunteer. Please select as many time slots as you have available. We will only ask you to work one shift.

Check 1 or More Day & Times	Date	Time	Activity
	Fri 8-24	6PM – 8PM	Chalk the Park
	Sat 8-25	8AM – 11AM	Set Up
	Sat 8-25	11AM – 2PM	All Activities
	Sat 8-25	2PM – 5PM	All Activities
	Sat 8-25	5PM – 7PM	All Activities
	Sat 8-25	7PM – 10PM	Beer Tent/Greeter
	Sun 8-26	9AM – 11AM	Set Up
	Sun 8-26	11AM – 2PM	All Activities
	Sun 8-26	2PM – 5PM	All Activities
	Sun 8-26	5PM – 7PM	All Activities
	Sun 8-26	7PM – 8PM	Tear Down

Contact Information: Let us know how we can get in touch with you. We will need either your phone or email address in order to confirm your shift. If you provide an email address, we will confirm your shift via email.

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Questions? (773)360-7389 Or send an email to: ljdoede@sbcglobal.net or brettmackie@hotmail.com