| Last updated on May 9, 2008 |
 Runners assist Summerfest staff for various activities, including set-up. Some heavy lifting may be required. The Standard-Times Greater New Bedford Summerfest - fondly called Summerfest is a tradition in festivals in the Northeast and it takes place right here in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This Festival has gained an outstanding reputation as an international folk music and arts festival, and this year it will take place July 5 & 6 from 11AM-8PM throughout the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Volunteers sign up for 4-hour shifts and perform a variety of functions at the festival. All volunteers receive a free Summerfest volunteer t-shirt, a weekend Entertainment Pass, and a soda voucher. Six great reasons to volunteer at Summerfest: 1) You'll have a lot of fun! 2) You get to meet new people. 3) Free Summerfest t-shirt and soda voucher! 4) You get access to all music venues on Saturday and Sunday at no charge with your Summerfest Entertainment Pass! 5) It's a great way to get involved in your community and build morale. 6) You help to make the festival a great community event. Some heavy lifting may be required. This opportunity is sponsored by: New Bedford Area Chamber Of Commerce
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| One-Time |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Individual |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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Upcoming Dates:
| Jul 05, 2008 |
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
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Contact Person:
Dorothy Botelho, Director Of Operations & Finance, (phone), (email)
Address:
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794 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
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Directions:
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From Boston and points north and east: Take 93 South to 24 South to 140 South. Take exit 2E onto I-195 East. Take Exit 15 (Downtown New Bedford) onto Rt. 18. At second light, turn right onto Union Street. At the second set of lights turn right onto Purchase Street.
From Providence and points west: Take I-195 East to Exit 15 onto Rt. 18. At the second set of lights turn right onto Purchase Street.
Nearest Bus Stop: New Bedford Bus Station (corner of Pleasant St. & Elm St.), less than 2 minutes minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.newbedfordsummerfest.com/volun.htm
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