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LA FIESTA DEL PUEBLO
PRE-EVENT SETUP AND POST-EVENT BREAKDOWN
Assistants Help load-in sound, tents, and signage. And anything else that might be needed.

Requirements: Think on your feet, communication skills, heavy lifting possible

Numbers needed: 1 person needed for each evening. Good opportunity to work with a bunch of friends or to meet new people

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LA FIESTA DEL PUEBLO
VENDOR CAPTAINS
Like to get up and work hard first thing in the morning? Don't wait for the fun to begin, make the fun happen. Help 200 vendors load-in on the Saturday morning of the event.

Requirements: Vendor Captain Training Session, ability to take charge of situations that may occur, and patience, patience, patience.

Numbers needed: 2 people needed for each shift on Saturday in different designated areas. 3 people needed for each shift on Sunday.

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CENTERFEST
BLOCK CAPTAINS
Experienced CenterFest volunteers who would like to oversee the smooth running of a region of the festival grounds are encouraged to consider this role, which is sure to test your trouble-shooting and coordination skills! Block Captains act as communication links to DAC staff, police, medical care, etc. They have direct communication by way of walkie-talkies, and help alert staff of any concerns. They are each given a designated area in which they are the main point person for artists, vendors, non-profits and public if there are any problems.

Requirements: Block Captain Training Session knowledge of site logistics, ability to take charge of situations that may occur, and patience, patience, patience.

Numbers needed: 5 people needed for each shift on Saturday in different designated areas. 3 people needed for each shift on Sunday.

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CENTERFEST
CHILDREN'S AREA ASSISTANTS
Engage your hands and your heart with the free-spirited creativity of youngsters as they get busy with a variety of arts activities.

Requirements: love of children, ability to have fun, and patience.

Numbers needed: 8 people per shift. All concentrated in the Children's Area. Good festival presence opportunity for groups or businesses. Can wear company logo, but can not give out literature.

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CENTERFEST
FESTIVAL GREETERS
While CenterFest charges no admission fee, we staff the four festival entry points with volunteer greeters. Greeters welcome the public to the festival and encourage donations to support CenterFest and the arts.

Requirements: million dollar smile, out-going, friendly spirit, honesty and ability to ask for money.

Numbers needed: 3 people at each gate per shift. There are four different entry points to the festival. Good festival presence opportunity for groups or businesses. Can wear company logo, but can not give out literature.

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CENTERFEST
HOSPITALITY GREETERS
Looking for a low-key, cool place to help out? This area is reserved for sponsors, key volunteers and artists to take a break and enjoy a cool drink.

Requirements: ability to keep things orderly and desire to socialize with key sponsors and ardent volunteers that have dedicated hours of time to making CenterFest happen.

Numbers needed: 2 people are needed in the Hospitality Area per shift. They will work in the same area. Good for couples or friends who want to work together.

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CENTERFEST
INFORMATION BOOTH HELPERS
If you like to have all the answers, this is the spot for you. Provide friendly assistance to people who need it and to give out literature on Durham Arts Council events, classes, etc. and sell CenterFest T-shirts.

Requirements: patience, honesty, ability to handle money, knowledge of festival site, good communication skills and a smile. Previous experience with CenterFest helpful.

Numbers needed: 2-3 people are needed in the Information Booth per shift. They will work in the same area. Good for friends or small groups who want to work together.

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CENTERFEST
CREATION STATION HELPERS
Engage with adults and children of all ages as they try their hands at different art making projects.

Requirements: honesty, ability to handle money, good communication skills, out-going, friendly spirit, and an interest in helping others with art projects.

Numbers needed: 2 people at each of the four Creation Stations per shift. Good festival presence opportunity for groups or businesses. Can wear company logo, but can not give out literature. Also good for small groups who want to work together in the same tent.

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CENTERFEST
VISUAL ARTISTS' AIDES
Help the 130 visual artists find their spots, set-up booths, trouble shoot, booth sit during much needed breaks, and help deliver meals.

Requirements: outgoing personality, desire to aid artists, honesty, maturity (17 or older), ability to handle money, and knowledge of art very helpful.

Numbers needed: 15 people needed per shift in five different areas within festival site. 3 people per designated area. Good festival presence opportunity for groups or businesses. Can wear company logo, but can not give out literature. Also good for small groups of who want to work together.

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CENTERFEST
VOLUNTEER BOOTH HELPERS
Help orchestrate the check-in, sign-out, and assignment for volunteers, last minute trouble-shooting of the 300 diverse volunteers that make CenterFest happen.

Requirements: patience, knowledge of volunteer areas and requirements, concentration under stress and team work.

Numbers needed: 3 people needed per shift at same location. Good festival presence opportunity for groups of businesses. Can wear company logo, but can not give out literature. Also good for small groups who want to work together.

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CENTERFEST
FRIDAY SET-UP ASSISTANTS
Help load-in stages, tents, and vendors for early set-up. And anything else that might be needed.

Requirements: knowledge of site, ability to help move equipment, and point people in the right direction.

Numbers needed: 10 people needed for each shift. Good opportunity to work with a bunch of friends or to meet new people

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