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ORGANIZATION: FRIENDS OF LAKESHORE STATE PARK

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The Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival is happening at Lakeshore State Park on Saturday, July 12, and we’re looking for energetic, helpful volunteers to join the fun!

Marshalling volunteers will help steady boats at the dock, assist paddlers getting on and off, and keep things running smoothly throughout the day.

Volunteer shifts:

* 7:30-9:30 AM

* 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

* 12:30-3:30 PM

Volunteers will get a free meal compliments of the Milwaukee Chinese Community Center, and pending availability, a free t-shirt!

Great for students, service hours, or anyone wanting to give back!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclxIbgdjMAL55TXwXLYu_ZnamNtAT3cTr4tlp6jc-8yxSHBg/viewform


After completing the form, a festival volunteer coordinator will contact you.

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About FRIENDS OF LAKESHORE STATE PARK

Location:

500 N HARBOR DR, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202, US

Mission Statement

The Friends of Lakeshore State Park is a non-profit organization chartered as a 501c(3) dedicated to supporting Lakeshore State Park and its partners. The Friends raise funds for and participate in educational programming, events, infrastructure, and marketing and build memberships and strategic alliances to succeed in these efforts.

Description

The Friends of Lakeshore State Park partner with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and our community to support Lakeshore State Park as Milwaukee’s premier urban lakefront destination for environmental and freshwater education, conservation, recreation and outdoor enjoyment

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Race & Ethnicity
Sports & Recreation
Arts & Culture, Race & Ethnicity, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Sat Jul 12, 2025
07:30 AM - 03:30 PM

WHERE

500 North Harbor DriveMilwaukee, WI 53202

(43.0368,-87.89577)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Water Recreation

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 16
  • 2 to 3 hours
  • There will be 21 people boarding a dragon boat every 2-4 minutes. The marshal attendant will be required to hold the boat steady on the dock or assist participants in getting on board or getting off the boat.

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