Chairperson:     Krista J. Bashaw, 360-834-5307
                        kbashaw@ci.camas.wa.us

Get involved, have some fun, give back to your community – volunteer at the Camtown Youth Festival on June 14, 2008.

Who can volunteer?
Anyone can volunteer!  Both long-term and short-term volunteers are used to plan and run the festival.  Volunteers come from the schools, churches, social & service organizations, and the community. 

Long Term volunteers: Festival planning begins in September with the Camtown Youth Festival Committee, Camas School District, and the City of Camas Parks and Recreation.  If you are interested in helping with the planning by either being a Chairperson of a Committee or assisting with the committee work, you can contact Krista at the above contact information for a volunteer application.  Long-term volunteers must be approved through the application process and are subject to criminal background checks and driving record checks.

Short-term volunteers:  Many, many volunteers are needed the day of the festival.  It takes between 150 to 200 volunteers to run the 4-hour event!  Volunteer tasks include helping set-up before the event and tear-down after the event, running the games, helping kids with the crafts activities, monitoring the entertainment stages, working with the information tables, working at the kids’ flea market, handing out flyers, being runners, and so much more!  Any age can volunteer, but children under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Why should I volunteer?
Because we need you!  But if that’s not enough, here are more reasons why you should volunteer:  1) be a good role model to your child, 2) meet community service hours for your school, 3) gain experience interacting with the public, 4) won’t be bored at home, 5) spend some fun time helping with your friends and family.

How do I volunteer?
It’s easy!  Just contact Krista at the contact information listed above. 

What do I do once I’ve been accepted as a Camtown Youth Festival volunteer?
Once you’ve been accepted as a Camtown volunteer, your volunteer tasks and “work” time will be arranged with the volunteer coordinator. 

Long-term volunteers can expect to meet at least once a month during the planning process.  Additional time will be needed depending upon your volunteer responsibilities. 
Short-term volunteers - on the day of the festival, at your scheduled time, you will check-in at the “Volunteer Tent” where you will be given a volunteer ID badge and directed to your work area.  If you’re signed on to help at the festival, you’ll be contacted with details as we get closer to the event.

We look forward to hearing from you!