Summer festival seeks volunteers

The 15th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, scheduled for July 13 and 14 at Youngstown State University, is seeking volunteers for the event.

Volunteers are needed for artist registration, information booths, in the children’s hands-on art tent, for technical assistance at performance sites and at the Festival of Nations international area, among others. Various shifts are available for the two-day event.Each volunteer receives a festival T-shirt, cold water and reserved free parking.

“Each year our participants compliment our volunteer corps on their knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism,” said Lori A. Factor, festival coordinator. “Our volunteers are crucial to the festival’s success and offer a personal touch to make this event successful.”

Those needing service hours logged, such as that for National Honor Society and sorority or fraternity service, may also participate. Service verification forms will be completed.

“National Honor Society service hours begin for many schools during the summer,” said Factor. “This is a wonderful way to get in those needed hours and we will gladly complete any paperwork for students.”

Interested individuals can obtain an application by calling 330-941-2307, via email at lafactor@ysu.edu or by logging onto www.ysu.edu/sfa for a downloadable form.

The Summer Festival of the Arts is presented by Youngstown State University.