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million thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who have registered to work the 23rd Annual MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival, and please join us for the 24th annual event. We appreciate your positive attitudes, your willing spirits and your friendly smiles! We could not produce the festival without
YOU!Volunteer for one of Fort Worth's Most Honored Festivals! Winner of the 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 Texas Festivals and Events Association Award for Best Volunteer Program in the State of Texas.
Winner of the 2000 International Festivals & Events Association Silver Pinnacle Award for Best Volunteer Program.
Volunteers are AWESOME!Thanks to everyone who are contributing their time and energy to making the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival a great success. We want to hear from you how we can make the festival better. Email Festival producer Jay Downie with your thoughts and suggestions.
MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival 2009 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMOur Volunteer Mission: Provide the ultimate in festival fun, art, entertainment and value for our guests!
We’re the Wonder Team behind the success of the nationally-ranked MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival. To be honest, this event simply could not take place without the hard work and dedication of over 1200 volunteers who handle everything from hospitality to beverage sales.
The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival began as a vision of Robert Bass, celebrated Fort Worth philanthropist and businessman. In 1986, he brought together the eclectic blend of music and fine art to help change perceptions of downtown Fort Worth. At the time, downtown was a place to avoid…now, it’s become one of the top downtowns in North America. And more is on the horizon. For over twenty years, MAIN ST. has continued its mission and has served as a catalyst for growth. And close to 20,000 volunteers over the years have helped us spread the message: Downtown Fort Worth is Hot!
Management:Team MAIN ST. is managed by volunteer managers who, along with MAIN ST. staff, work hard to provide the best experience possible for you. Christine Boren, Volunteer Manager, and her team are available to answer your questions and keep you focused on the job at hand. The goal: Fun!
Training:First year volunteers will be required to attend a brief training session to better acquaint themselves with the operations of the event. Many of the tools will be available online. Returning volunteers do not need to attend a training session unless they are working in a different area than the past.
Benefits:As a Team MAIN ST. member, your benefits include:
- A “TEAM MAIN ST.” T-shirt
- Service pin indicating years of service (5, 10, 15, 20+)
- Opportunity to win airline tickets courtesy of American Airlines, as well as other valuable prizes based on the number of shifts worked.
- Manager’s Choice Awards – each committee manager will choose recipients for this award.
- Chairman’s Award – presentation will be held Sunday at 5:00 PM at the Sundance Square Stage, awarded by the Chairman of the Festivals and Events Committee for outstanding volunteer service during the event.
- Free beverage available after your shift.
- 10% discount on official MAIN ST. merchandise.
Team MAIN ST. Service Priorities:
- Safety: Nothing should ever be more important than the safety of our patrons or volunteers.
- Courtesy: Patrons are the #1 priority! Remember, they are the guests at our party and should be treated accordingly.
- Commitment: Please give everyone your best effort and stay for the entire time you promised to work. If you are willing to sign up then we expect you are willing to work.
- Patience: There are approximately 1200 volunteers and an estimated 400,000 guests over four days, so there are bound to be some mix-ups. Please have patience!
Youth Volunteer Participation:You must be 13 years of age to volunteer. All volunteers under the age of 18 must have parental permission and an official MAIN ST. waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Community Service:Community service hours can be met by volunteering at MAIN ST. Please check with your community service representative for the procedures.
Event Hours: Thursday, April 16, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, April 19, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM