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Volunteers are the heart of the Corvallis Fall Festival! Your efforts help unite the community in celebrating the arts, and we have a blast making it all happen. Over the weekend and in the days leading up to the festival, we gather with old friends and make new ones. Most shifts are about three hours long, with roles ranging from rewarding physical tasks to important hospitality services for artists and visitors. We would love to have you join us!
Click here to view all available volunteer positions, or scroll down for descriptions and direct links to sign up.
Volunteer Tee Pick-up Event:
September 19 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Every year, volunteers receive a complimentary Corvallis Fall Festival t-shirt as a token of our gratitude. This year, volunteers can pick up their shirts at our FREE, drop-in Latin dance class on September 19! Led by the incredible dancers of Rumbanana Salsa Group, this class will get you ready to move at the September 28 Saturday Night Street Dance featuring Grupo Masato. Whether you're ready to dance or are just stopping by to collect your shirt, we look forward to seeing you there!
Volunteer tees can be picked up on the Arts Center Plaza on Thursday, September 19, from 5:30-7:30 PM. The hour-long dance class begins at 6:00 PM and is open to all ages and experience levels.
All Volunteer Positions
“No Parking” Sign Set-up: We need help setting up no parking signs along the perimeter streets of Central Park. First the signage will be updated at the office, then you will place the signage at designated locations around Central Park. All necessary tools, including signs, markers, stakes, a staple gun, and duct tape, will be provided.
Friday Festival Set-up: Help transform Central Park into Corvallis Fall Festival! This is a great active project for people who want a good workout, like to volunteer with a group, and appreciate seeing immediate results of their effort. This position is all-hands-on-deck to set up canopies, hang banners, and place signage. Afternoon volunteers will also have the opportunity to help artists, as needed.
Friday Artist Assistance & Park Traffic Control: Friday marks the kick-off of the festivities as we welcome artists to Central Park! We need friendly, helpful neighbors to help direct artists through the park & assist them with set-up tasks, as needed. Some positions will serve as additional greeters in the Gazebo to check-in artists as they arrive. These first impressions are what keep talented artists coming back to our community, so let's show them our unparalleled Corvallis hospitality!
Art Discovery Zone: Guide kids & families through a variety of art projects including this year's unique, eco friendly artworks related to the theme "Kids See: Reuse, Recycle, Reimagine." This position is great for teens, art educators, parents, grandparents, or anyone who loves kids and art! Co-sponsored by our friends at Corvallis Parks & Rec.
Merchandise Sales: Answer general festival questions while organizing & selling commemorative Fall Festival merchandise. Sales are recorded via Square. Simple on-site training provided. Fun, engaging opportunity to work with a friend or make lots of new ones in the Gazebo!
Roaming Festival Docent: Be an ambassador for Corvallis Fall Festival! We need volunteers to roam the festival distributing festival programs, welcoming visitors, assisting patrons with wayfinding, monitoring the cleanliness of the park, and general troubleshooting. This will include providing hospitality & offering brief assistance to artists, as needed.
Food & Music Area Attendant: Enjoy Main Stage entertainment while helping to maintain a clean and welcoming environment in the food court and stage area. Volunteers will clear and wipe down tables and provide assistance to the Stage Manager as needed. This position is a great fit for active individuals and music fans who are comfortable in a loud, lively environment.
Recycling & Waste Station Monitor: Help keep Corvallis Fall Festival sustainable and clean! Direct guests place their trash in the correct receptacle & answer general questions.
Booth Sitter & Artist Go-fer: Art booth sitters provide short 15-20 minute breaks for our vendor artists around mid-day. This is a job for someone who enjoys interacting with the public. Booth sitters should be able to navigate the festival with a booth map, answer questions, stand for short periods of time, and sell artwork if requested. Some artists may request that the booth sitter fetch their lunch from an on-site vendor so that they may remain in their booth to conduct sales.
Sunday Tear-down & Artist Assistance: We need help packing up & directing artist traffic out of the festival on Sunday afternoon. This is a great way for friends, family and colleagues to volunteer together.