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Holiday Folk Fair International
ORGANIZATION: International Institute of Wisconsin
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
We are looking for volunteers to help us with the annual Holiday Folk Fair at Wisconsin State Fair Park!
Produced by the International Institute of Wisconsin, Holiday Folk Fair International celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin.This year’s fair will allow fair-goers the opportunity to learn the ways in which music, food, dance, and art explain a culture’s history and traditions.
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
Vendors: Sell beverages & food
Souvenir & Sales Areas: Sell Fair items and candy
Volunteer Registration: Assist Fair volunteers with checking in and directions to their areas of responsibility.
Guest Information: Assist the public with their questions regarding the who, what, where, and when of the fair.
Education Area: Promote culture in any of the following ways: read stories (myths and legends), teach 20 minute language class, demonstrate ethnic crafts, supervise games or touch the world area, demonstrate weaving or knitting, greet people at the exhibit areas.
Volunteers who work a minimum of 1 four hour shift at any of the various volunteer areas are given free entrance to the fair! We look forward to working with you!
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About International Institute of Wisconsin
Location:
1110 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Suite 420, Milwaukee, WI 53203, US
Mission Statement
The International Institute of Wisconsin is an organization dedicated to the promotion of international cooperation, understanding, and a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective through education, exchange, communication, social activities, art and immigration and citizenship services.
Description
Founded in 1936, IIW is serving a wide variety of cultural, social and educational needs in the state of Wisconsin. There are four main departments through which IIW fulfills its mission:
Immigration, which also includes refugee resettlement and combating human trafficking, has as its main goal to aid in the development of strong families. This is accomplished though case management for newly arrived refugees or assistance in applying for permanent residency and citizenship
The translation and interpretation department aims to provide comprehensive language services through a roster of over 150 trained interpreters who speak over 50 languages collectively.
The International Visitor’s Leadership Program, a national program through the Department of State, promotes citizen diplomacy by designing and coordinating meetings for international leaders with their counterparts or experts in their field and providing home hospitality and cultural events during their stay in Wisconsin.
IIW also provides numerous educational programs and presentations for schools, museums, local organizations and the general public throughout the year. Most notably, IIW has hosted the Holiday Folk Fair International for over 65 years. This annual celebration takes place at Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, and is a three day event celebrating culture and diversity by bringing together over 30 ethnic groups to showcase their unique traditions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Wisconsin State Fair Park640 S 84th StWest Allis, WI 53214
DATE POSTED
October 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Food & Beverage Services
- Storytelling
- Singing
- Multi-Tasking
- Knitting
- Dance
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Work minimum of 1, 4-hour shift