Summer of the Arts Volunteers...
      Helping to make it all happen!

What could be more fun than volunteering at any one of the nearly 100 Summer of the Arts events this summer?

These great festivals and events only happen because of the talents and energy provided by the hundreds of volunteers who work anywhere from two hours to 200 hours!

We strongly encourage participation. It's a very rewarding and fun experience to see how these festivals are put together and run. If you are interested in helping in some capacity, click on the festival below that most interests you and you can read more about the volunteer positions for each festival. You can then register as a volunteer, and a staff member will follow-up with you to confirm your involvement.

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

 

Special Project Volunteer Opportunities

These positions are available year-round on an as-needed basis and have a lot of flexibility in preparing for the festivals and during the festivals.

Office General Help -- The general help needs in the office include: reception desk work, answering phones and greeting visitors,helping with mailings, organizing supplies, preparing merchandise for festival sales, running errands and other miscellaneous duties. 

Graphic Designer -- Must have working knowledge and access to design programs like InDesign. Graphic Designer will assist with developing the overall "image" of Summer of the Arts including ads for print, banners, flyers, posters, brochures, etc.

Photographer -- The photographer should have their own equipment and experience with taking pictures in a variety of environments. The photographer will be asked to take photos at the various photos to be used in future promotion of the events. There also may be some photos needed of artists, staff and volunteers.

Historian -- The historian will work with staff and volunteers to chronicle the festivals and provide specific information that can be used from year to year and for promotion.

Festival Volunteer Opportunities

These positions vary from festival to festival with some being long-term commitments and some being commitments for the individual events. Please review the descriptions to see what might interest you and best fit your schedule. Detailed information is available by clicking on the link under the name of the festival.

 

Sand in the City

SitC Volunteer Positions Available:

1. First Aid Booth Attendant
2. FUN Zone Cotton Candy Booth Attendant
4. FUN Zone Balloons, Sand Dollar Token, and Sand Pail Salesperson
5. FUN Zone Games Booth Attendant
6. FUN Zone Crafts Booth Attendant

7. Information Booth Attendant
8. Merchandise Booth Attendant

9. Sand Host
10. Water Booth Attendant

Click here for position descriptions
 

Friday Night Concert Series

Friday Night Concert Series
Iowa City Press-Citizen presents the Friday Night Concert Series

FNCS Volunteer Positions Available:

1. Selection Committee
2. Event Volunteer

Click here for position descriptions

 

Free Movie Series

Saturday Night Free Movie Series
MidWestOne Bank presents the Saturday Night Free Movie Series

SNFMS Committee Volunteer Positions Available:

1. Director/Assistant Director
2. Secretary
3. Operations Director
4. Musical Entertainment Director
5. Special Events Coordinator
6. Short Films Director
 

Click here for position descriptions

 

Iowa Arts Festival

Iowa Arts Festival
 

Iowa Arts Festival Volunteer Positions Available:

1. Artist Helper
2. Artist Liaison
3. Artist Transportation
4. Backstage Hospitality
5. Bank Deposit Assistant
6. Beverage Garden Security
7. Beverage Garden Server
8. Beverage Garden Supervisor
9. Beverage Garden Ticket Salesperson
10. Children’s Day Booth Assistant
11. FUN Zone Balloons Booth Attendant
12. FUN Zone Cotton Candy Booth Attendant
13. FUN Zone Crafts Booth Attendant
14. FUN Zone Games Booth Attendant
15. Festival Set Up
16. Festival Tear Down
17. First Aid Booth Attendant
18. Global Village Booth Assistant
19. Global Village General Assistant
20. Global Village Passport Booth Attendant
21. Green Team Recycling and Compost Advocate
22. Information Booth Attendant
23. Iowa Avenue Merchandise Booth Attendant
24. Iowa Avenue Water Booth Attendant
25. Linn Street Water Booth Attendant
26. Main Stage General Manager
27. Main Stage Security
28. Music Sales Booth Attendant
29. Security Patrol
30. Trash Pick-Up
31. Vendor Coordinator
32. Volunteer Check-In Booth Attendant
33. Washington and Linn Street Merchandise Booth Attendant
 

Click here for position descriptions

 

Iowa City Jazz Festival

Iowa City Jazz Festival
Toyota-Scion of Iowa City Jazz Festival

ICJF Volunteer Positions Available:

1. Aisle Walker
2. Artist Coordinator
3. Bank Deposit Assistant
4. Beverage Garden Security
5. Beverage Garden Server
6. Beverage Garden Supervisor
7. Beverage Garden Ticket Salesperson
8. Festival Greeter
9. FUN Zone Balloons Booth Attendant
10. FUN Zone Cotton Candy Booth Attendant
11. FUN Zone Crafts Booth Attendant
12. FUN Zone Games Booth Attendant
13. First Aid Booth Attendant
14. Green Team Recycling and Compost Advocate
15. Hotel Hospitality Assistant
16. Ice Distributor
17. Information Booth Attendant
18. Main Stage Food Crew Assistant
19. Main Stage General Manager
20. Main Stage Security
21. Merchandise Booth Attendant
22. Security Patrol
23. Side Stage General Manager
24. Transportation/Hospitality Coordinator
25. Vendor Coordinator
26. VIP Driver
27. Volunteer Check-In Booth Attendant
28. Water Booth Attendant
 

Click here for position descriptions

 

THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING!

It's going to be a fun summer.

"You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give."

~Kahlil Gibran

 

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