- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
Volunteer at Indy Irish Fest!
ORGANIZATION: Indy Irish Festival
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Irish Fest!
The link below will take you directly to the registration site. We do all the schedule online now, so sign up and pick what you like!
I've included below a brief description of the positions below, and if you have questions, please email volunteer@indyirishfest.com.
http://volunteer4festival.com/Vol4Fest/login.php?fest=10
FAQs:
What do my efforts go toward?
The fest is organized and executed by a non-profit group of volunteers who want to present the wonderful Irish music, dance, sports, food and culture to the Indianapolis area. In recognition of the Great Potato Famine that brought so many Irish to the United States, we partner with St. Vincent de Paul food bank to support them in their efforts to feed the hungry. We gather food, encourage volunteering efforts at their organization and provide funding when possible. Our funds also support local students of Irish music, dance, language and arts through the awarding of scholarships and grants for continuing studies or for the production of one-time cultural contributions. In addition, we help support local Irish and non-profit charitable organizations by providing an event that allows them to raise funds as participants and pay that forward to the organizations that they support. The fest has become the single largest fundraiser for many of the local charitable organizations.
What can I expect on-site?
Shifts are 3-4 hours long. We are in an outdoor setting so all setup is brought to the site and is limited to accommodations that can be made in a park. Tents are provided for all positions as are folding tables and chairs. There are times when the crowd will keep some volunteers on their feet but many positions involve staying seated. The children’s area is mostly an active position as you keep up with moving targets.
What are the responsibilities for each position?
Admissions Gate: Collect cash, check, credit card or previously purchased tickets to allow patrons into the Fest
Pop Sales: Collect Food & Beverage Tickets in exchange for pop or water
Food & Beverage Ticket Sales: Collect cash, check or credit card in exchange for Food & Beverage Tickets
T-shirt & CD sales: Collect cash, check or credit card in exchange for Irish Fest and performer clothing & CDs.
Alcohol Sales: Collect Food & Beverage tickets in exchange for beer & wine
Kids Area: positions will be assigned upon arrival but include admissions, game instruction & supervision, craft area activities and bounce house supervision.
More opportunities with Indy Irish Festival
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Indy Irish Festival
Location:
P.O. Box 44197, Indianapolis, IN 46244, US
Mission Statement
Indy’s Irish Festival committee, an all volunteer 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, was formed in 1996 to host the first festival. Its mission is to preserve, promote and nurture Irish culture, arts, music, and history. The festival has grown significantly over the years and with it, so has the festival’s support of charities and community organizations. Since its inception, the festival has made donations to or helped community organizations raise more than $80,000. Irish Festival committee, an all volunteer 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, was formed in 1996 to host the first festival. Its mission is to preserve, promote and nurture Irish culture, arts, music, and history. The festival has grown significantly over the years and with it, so has the festival’s support of charities and community organizations. Since its inception, the festival has made donations to or helped community organizations raise more than $80,000.
Description
The festival is an opportunity to share Irish heritage through music, dance, cultural activities, and family fun. The festival was the vision of a small group of people who wanted to showcase the heritage, music and culture of the Irish people and the contributions of that culture to our city and state. The Irish are the second largest ethnic group to settle in the Indianapolis area. They have served the community in the fields of religion, education, medicine, law, the arts, politics and commerce.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Military Park601 W New York StIndianapolis, IN 46202
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2019
SKILLS
- Networking
- Event Management
- Fundraising
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Community Outreach
- Hospitality
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours per shift, more than one shift available