Reston's 2017 Spring Festival

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2017 Spring Festival

Volunteers must be at least 13 years old - under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer Shifts: 12:30 - ­ 3 p.m. and 3 ­- 5:30 p.m.

FREE EVENT

Volunteer to help for a couple of hours and then spend the rest of the day enjoying the festival with your family and friends!

Volunteer jobs:

• Registration table (adult) - handing out programs, scavenger hunt booklets and information.

• Mascot & Escort - Walker the Woodpecker & Myrtle the Turtle Mascots. They love having their picture taken. We need a volunteer to wear the costume. This person needs excellent people skills and should be able to animate the character without talking. We also need an escort to help lead Walker and Myrtle around and to help children pose for pictures. This job requires standing and walking.

• Concessions ­ Preparation, serving and selling popcorn, cotton candy and beverages.

• Face Painting ­ - Paint simple animals and shapes on children¹s faces. Design choices are usually pre-determined. Minimal artistic skill necessary. Supplies provided.

• Carnival Activities - Responsible for assisting children play related carnival games. Volunteers will also distribute prizes and candy.

• Simple Crafts for Children ­ - assisting children with simple craft projects.

• Pond Assistant - Assist staff with simple nature activities.

• Canoe and Kayak Rentals - ­ help distribute life jackets & paddles and help patrons in and out of canoes and kayaks. Volunteers will push canoes in and out of the water. Waterproof boots or waders are recommended.

• Fishing Volunteers - Individuals wishing to volunteer do not need to be experienced anglers. Volunteers help bait the hooks and cast the rods if needed.

• Breakdown - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The festival will feature entertainment, displays and information from Environmental groups, hands-on nature activities, carnival style games, canoe and kayak rentals on Lake Audubon, fishing activities, food and a whole lot of fun.