Volunteers

The 5th annual Art & Air Fair is fast approaching, on June 6 - 8, 2008, and we are looking for individuals and groups who are interested in volunteering for this annual event. Over 90 artists, in 12 categories, have been selected to exhibit and sell their fine art at the Fair. This year's Fair will again be held on the beautiful grounds of Eden Seminary, at the corner of Lockwood and Bompart, in Webster Groves. Live entertainment, and a mix of delicious foods and beverages, will surely help continue to make Art & Air a strong summer tradition. If you have any questions relating to volunteering, feel free to contact our Volunteer Chair.

Volunteering Details

Volunteers may choose to help in a variety of areas including: Volunteer Check-in, Information/First Aid Booth, Artist Relations, Art & Air Studios, Food Booths, and Site and Public Services. Shifts are available in 2 to 5 hour shifts, and we ask that volunteers arrive a few minutes prior to their shift to check in and become oriented with the Art & Air layout. Volunteers will be assigned to an area based on need. If you wish to request a specific assignment, please do so on the sign-up form, and we will make every effort to meet that request. All volunteers will receive a special Art & Air volunteer t-shirt to wear during their shift, and will enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages at the Fair.

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Overview of Fair Areas

Below, we have listed some areas that need assistance, along with a brief overview of the duties.

Volunteer Check-In/Art & Air Office

• Check in all volunteers according to Art & Air volunteer schedule/hand out t-shirt 
• Direct Volunteers to assigned areas
• Stock snacks and water to hand out to volunteers as they check in or when needed 
• Optional move to different location if additional volunteers are needed elsewhere
• Deliver water to A&A Studios volunteers, Parking Attendants and Crossing Guards

Information/First-Aid Booth (staffed by Nerinx Hall students)

• Answer questions about the fair and distribute fair programs, artist info sheets
• Sell bottled water to fairgoers
• Assist RN's with any first aid needs

Artist Booths 

• Unload/set-up assistance for artists on Friday morning/afternoon
• Relieve artists for short breaks during the fair (booth sitter)
• Deliver lunches, beverages and snacks to artists
• Assist at Sunday Artist Awards Brunch

Art & Air Studios 

• Assist fairgoers with specific art activities in Studios area and distribute supplies

Site and Public Services 

• Greeters/Attendance - hand out programs to fairgoers entering the fair and track attendance using a clicker device
• Crossing guards - providing safe access to fair from parking surfaces
• Securing barricaded areas to prevent visitors from entering closed portions of the park.
• Surveyors - wandering surveyors asking fairgoers a few simple questions and marking down answers
• Parking Lot Attendants - maintaining flow of traffic through parking lots and securing those lots closed to the public.
• Cleaning tables, chairs and general site near food booths
• Pet Patrol - distribute bags to fairgoers with pets