Volunteer Information
Volunteer registration will open August 19. If you are not on our volunteer email list, send your info to volunteer@bayoucityartfestival.com to receive registration link at that time. Until then, see below to answer any questions you may have!
Shift Schedule
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Shift 1 - 9:00AM-1:00PM
Shift 2 - 12:00PM-4:00PM
Shift 3 - 2:30PM-6:30PM
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Shift 1 – 8:30AM-1:00PM *shift begins ½ hour earlier due to accessibility hour
Shift 2 - 12:00PM-4:00PM
Shift 3 - 2:30PM-6:30PM
*Anyone wishing to volunteer for more than one shift is welcome to do so. However, you MUST remember to sign-in for each shift that you work. We ask that volunteers report 15 minutes early for their scheduled shift(s).
Parking
Parking Map Coming Soon!
It is recommended that volunteers park at either of the below locations, as these are located closest to volunteer check-in:
Heritage Clay Street Garage - 1204 Bagby St, Houston, TX, 77002
Central Parking System - 333 Clay St, Houston, TX, 77002
You may view the full list of parking options for the festival here.
*Due to the fact that we are a nonprofit organization raising funds for neighboring nonprofit service organizations, we are unable to finance parking for volunteers. Please note that city parking fees apply. Please also note that street parking on Sunday is free to the public.
Volunteer Check-In
Volunteer Check-In is located in front of the Heritage Society across from Entrance Gate #1 at Lamar and Bagby.
Volunteer Check-In Procedure
- Sign-In with a Volunteer Committee Member
- If you're under 18 you'll hand in the Waiver you brought with you.
- If you're part of a large group of underage volunteers, we will check to make sure you have a chaperone 21 or older present for every 5 minors, and that ALL members of the group are present.
- Receive your Volunteer T-Shirt
- Receive your shift assignment
Volunteer Activities
Ticket Taker
Take admission tickets from patrons at the entrance gate. You will be given pocketed smocks and a box to place collected tickets. This position has direct exposure to sunlight. Please remember to bring a hat and sunscreen!
Greeters
Volunteers greet and hand out festival maps as patrons enter the gate. This position has direct exposure to sunlight. Please remember to bring a hat and sunscreen!
Artist Relief
Provide relief to artists, eg- hand out beverages, snacks, booth sit (when applicable).
Festival Market Booth
You will be selling festival t-shirts, posters, and hats. Some basic training will be given at beginning of shift.
Coupon Booth
You will be selling food and drink coupons to patrons. This is fun and fast-paced!
Patron Art Pick-Up
Volunteers will monitor artwork being held after purchase and assist with loading artwork into patron's vehicle. You must be 21 years old to work this position.
VIP Lounge
Monitor VIP area, check guest wristbands, assist with food and drink service.
Stage Runner
Assist with performances and performers at the Houston Arts Alliance Stage
Volunteer Relief
Monitor volunteers throughout the festival and ensure they have relief, water, etc. as needed.
Creative Zone
*Creative Zone activities coming soon!
Please note: Bayou City Art Festival reserves the right to assign volunteers to the area of greatest need at the time of volunteer check-in. Volunteers may also be moved to a different assignment during their shift depending on areas of need.
BCAF Volunteerism 101
We count on exceptional volunteers to help us host a beautiful event for the Houston Community. Before you register, please read the following guidelines to keep in mind for your volunteer experience!
1. Arrive to your shift EARLY. We encourage volunteers to plan ahead for parking and traffic delays. We count on you as a volunteer to fulfill your commitment and be punctual.
2. Please stay for your ENTIRE shift. We rely on you to work a full shift so that all areas of the festival are covered at all times. If there is an emergency, please contact a Volunteer Committee Member or staff personnel.
3.There are absolutely NO children under the age of 16 allowed to volunteer. Children under the age of 12 are admitted to the festival at no charge.
4. Remember to bring a hat and sunscreen.
5. You must sign out by returning to Volunteer Check-In at the end of your shift. You are welcome to stay and enjoy the festival once your shift ends, but you must sign out first.
6. Additionally, we ask that you remove your Volunteer T-shirt once your shift ends. This is mainly to avoid confusion among our staff and artists to ensure that everyone wearing a Volunteer T-shirt is actually volunteering.
7. There will be water and snacks available at Volunteer Check-In. There will also be Volunteer Committee Members monitoring the festival to make sure volunteers have relief when they need it.
8. Remember to keep in mind that volunteering at our festival requires a good amount of standing and moving. Please remember to wear the appropriate clothing to stay cool and comfortable.
As an event, we always strive to make your volunteer experience as enjoyable as possible. We are always open to your feedback and strive to improve our program with each festival!
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