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Dear Friends and
Supporters,
This year's Chicago
Arabesque Fest is quickly approaching, and we need your support!
The fest organizers (Chicago Commission on Human Relations
Advisory Council on Arab Affairs, Arab American Action Network,
and Turath-the Arab Cultural Foundation of Chicago) have great
volunteer and community service opportunities available for
anyone who wants to be a part of this exciting and historic
event.
The success of
Chicago Arabesque is dependent on the generous efforts and
time of dedicated volunteers. If you would like to help at
Daley Plaza at any time between Wednesday, June 25th - Saturday,
June 28th, 2008, you can e-mail us at volunteer@chicagoarabesque.com
or officially register on the website:
http://www.chicagoarabesque.com/volunteer.htm.
Someone will
then be in touch with you to organize schedules, responsibilities,
etc. The festival runs runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Wednesday
to Friday, and from 11:00 AM to 7:00PM on Saturday.
The normal volunteer
shifts start each day at 9:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM, Wednesday-Friday
(but we also need very early morning volunteers on Wednesday
at 5 AM), and from 9 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturday. We are willing
to accommodate our volunteers' schedules and appreciate any
time you have available to help us.
Last year, we
were able to mobilize over 100 volunteers for the fest, and
all described it as an experience they will never forget!
Below is a description
of the specific needs and responsibilities that the organizing
committee has developed:
1) Set Up
Team: (Tuesday 6/24, at 7 PM, the evening prior to fest
opening)
2) Hospitality
Team: we have some people coming in from out of town for
the fest, so we need to make them feel welcome, with point
people responsible to make sure all their needs are met.
3) Installation
Booth Assistance: mostly at the beginning and end, but
also during the fest for vendors who may need help with "breaking
down" booths (please note that booths are staying up
at all times, but merchandise may shift, be covered, put away,
etc.).
4) Adult Activity
Booth: we need people here to make sure scheduled activities
are running on-time, equipment is available, etc.
5) Children's
Activity Booth: same as adult booth.
6) Stagehand
Team: we need a stage manager (someone who will organize
stage needs for the performances) and 2 crew members/runners.
Please note that the times for performances are Noon - 1 PM
Wed.-Fri. and during the entire 11 AM to 7 PM program on Sat.
7) Working
The Booths: We have a few vendors who need people to step
in for them to watch / cover their booths.
8) Disassembling
Team: Mostly for Saturday.
Thank you kindly,
and we hope to hear from you soon!
Chicago Arabesque
Organizers
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****Arabesque
Volunteer Meetings*****
There will be two Arabesque volunteer
meetings. It is imperative that you register here
before attending either meeting.
Southside:
Monday, June 16th, at 6PM
AAAN
3148 West 63rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago
Northside:
Thursday, June 19th at 6PM
Islamic and Arab Community Services Office
4435 North Elston Ave.
Chicago
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