Volunteer with Houston Arts Alliance at the

Bayou City Arts Festival! 

The Bayou City Arts Festival at Memorial Park is coming up March 25 – 27, 2011 and we need volunteers. HAA presents the performing arts stage at the festival, which consists of many fine multicultural music and dance performances. HAA also has a publicity tent for Houston-area arts organizations, and showcases craft demonstrations adjacent to the tent throughout the 3-day festival.  As a volunteer, you will receive free entrance to the Festival, an Official BCAF T-Shirt, and one (1) Festival Pass, EZ Shuttle Ride Pass (for 4).

BCAF VOLUNTEER FAQS

Where is the Festival held?

The Bayou City Art Festival this spring takes place in Memorial Park from March 25 – 27, 2011.  To view the Festival Map, click here.

What is the volunteer schedule?
Volunteer opportunities will be on Saturday, March 26^th and Sunday, March 27^th.  Each day is divided into the following shifts:
 
- Shift A: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Shift B: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Shift C: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 
Anyone wishing to volunteer for more than one shift is welcome to do so.  We ask that volunteers report 15 minutes early for their scheduled shift(s). 

What types of volunteer opportunities / activities are there?

A few examples are listed below:

• HAA Tent Assistants - volunteers will support the HAA table alongside the BCAF Information Booth by distributing  arts organization collateral materials and encouraging attendees to attend our grantee’s upcoming cultural programming.

What do I get for helping out?

• One (1) complimentary commemorative festival shirt (sizes S - XXXL); and,
• Free admission into the festival (valid only on day of volunteering unless you are helping out before the Festival begins).
• One (1) Festival Pass, EZ Shuttle Ride Pass (for 4)

Where is Volunteer Check-In and how do I get there?
Volunteer Check-in is located at the corner of North Picnic Lane and Memorial Drive. We recommend being dropped off or taking the shuttle buses to get there.

there is no public parking in Memorial Park. You must use the BCAF Shuttle Service located at Northwest Mall and Downtown Houston.  Visit http://www.bayoucityartfestival.com/maps-directions/  for shuttle schedules.

 What will happen at Volunteer Check-In?

• You will sign in with your Non-Profit Partner  [ Houston Arts Alliance ]
• Inform the volunteer coordinator that you are reporting to the HAA / BCAF Information Tent.
• You will receive your volunteer t-shirt, which we ask that you wear during your shift.  Sizes are S-XXXL and shirts are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

What happens at the end of my shift?

• We ask that you remove your volunteer t-shirt when you are through.
• We hope that you will stay to enjoy the Festival after your shift is done (or arrive early to enjoy it before your shift if you’re helping out until the Festival closes).