Summer Festival of Arts at YSU seeks volunteers

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The 18th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, scheduled for July 9 and 10 on the campus of Youngstown State University and surrounding area, is seeking volunteers.

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. Each volunteer receives a festival T-shirt, cold water and free parking.

“Each year, our volunteers are complimented on their knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism,” said festival coordinator Lori A. Factor. “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 for National Honor Society, 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 or advisers can get an application by calling 330-941-2307, emailing lafactor@ysu.edu or printing a downloadable form at ysu.edu/sfa.