Coconut Grove Arts Festival®
presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
February 14, 15, 16, 2009

2009 VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteers are needed to staff the Coconut Grove Arts Festival® on February 14, 15 and 16, 2009. The Grove Arts Festival is the largest arts festival in the United States and is now in its 46th year. The 2009 Festival is expected to draw more than 150,000 visitors for three days of fine art, food, festivities, and most of all, fun!

Festival Volunteers
Volunteers for the Coconut Grove Arts Festival® are from many different backgrounds including students, staff and faculty of schools and colleges, young professionals, retired persons, community groups and arts organizations. It’s a great event for couples and individuals to meet new people. No specific experience is necessary – only enthusiasm!

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities exist for people of all ages and interests and include:

• Zone Leader - Coordinating selected volunteers within specific areas
  
• Artist Support/Relief – Helping artists at their booths, making deliveries
  
• Merchandise – Assisting in the Merchandise booth with sales of Festival souvenirs
  
• General Volunteer – Work on various tasks, as needed
  
• Vintage Poster Sales - Selling Vintage Festival Posters
  
• Kids Creative Corner – Supervising kids in children’s tent

Volunteer Schedule
Volunteers are needed for the following dates and times:

Monday is Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday. All government agencies and schools will be closed.

Volunteer Benefits

• Every volunteer will receive the following benefits for working at the festival:
  
• Coconut Grove Arts Festival Volunteer T-shirt (one per volunteer/per day)
  
• Coconut Grove Arts Festival Souvenir Poster (one per Adult volunteer/per day)
  
• Adult Volunteers who work all three days (2 shifts each day) will receive a FRAMED Festival Poster
  
• Student Volunteers receive community service hours for their volunteer time.
  
• Free Admission all weekend

For more information contact:
Coconut Grove Arts Festival®
3390 Mary Street, #128 Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 Phone: 305.447.0401 ext.28 Fax: 305.447.1499
volunteer@coconutgroveartsfest.com

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