Bayou City Art Festival: Volunteers
Want to come to the Bayou City Art Festival for free? Volunteer with us!
Make sure you select ART LEAGUE HOUSTON as your nonprofit partner!
- When you click on the link to Shiftboard, click on nonprofit partner volunteer registration and choose Art League Houston.
Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know about becoming a Bayou City Art Festival Volunteer!
BCAF Volunteerism 101
We count on exceptional volunteers to help us host a beautiful event for the Houston
Community. Before you register, please read the following guidelines to keep in mind for
your volunteer experience!
- Arrive to your shift EARLY. We encourage volunteers to plan ahead for parking and traffic delays. We count on you as a volunteer to fulfill your commitment and be punctual.
- Please stay for your ENTIRE shift. We rely on you to work a full shift so that all areas of the festival are covered at all times. If there is an emergency, please contact a Volunteer Committee Member or staff personnel.
- There are absolutely NO children under the age of 16 allowed to volunteer. Children under the age of 12 are admitted to the festival at no charge.
- Remember to bring a hat and sunscreen.
- You must sign out by returning to Volunteer Check-In at the end of your shift. You are welcome to stay and enjoy the festival once your shift ends, but you must sign out first.
- Additionally, we ask that you remove your Volunteer T-shirt once your shift ends. This is mainly to avoid confusion among our staff and artists to ensure that everyone wearing a Volunteer T-shirt is actually volunteering.
- There will be water and snacks available at Volunteer Check-In. There will also be Volunteer Committee Members monitoring the festival to make sure volunteers have relief when they need it.
- Remember to keep in mind that volunteering at our festival requires a good amount of standing and moving. Please remember to wear the appropriate clothing to stay cool and comfortable.
As an event, we always strive to make your volunteer experience as enjoyable as
possible. We are always open to your feedback and strive to improve our program
with each festival!
When does the festival take place?
Friday, March 25, 2011 10AM-6PM
Saturday, March 26, 2011 10AM-6PM
Sunday, March 27, 2011 10AM-6PM
Where does the festival take place?
Memorial Park, Houston, TX 77007
Where do volunteers park?
There will be complimentary shuttle buses from the following locations:
Saturday and Sunday ONLY:
1. Lot H- Behind Fonde Recreation Center
2. South side of Rusk between Bagby and Smith
3. North side of Capitol between Smith and Bagby (by Bayou Place)
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
Northwest Mall @ IH 610 North Loop at 18th Street
Park near the PODS container! for map
Buses to run each day from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Buses to run each day from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
EZ Rider Passes are BACK! Details to come on our website!
What is the schedule of shifts?
Friday, March 25, 2011
· Shift 1 9:00AM-1:00PM
· Shift 2 12:00PM-4:00PM
· Shift 3 2:30PM-6:30PM
Saturday, March 26, 2011
· Shift 1 9:00AM-1:00PM
· Shift 2 12:00PM-4:00PM
· Shift 3 2:30PM-6:30PM
Sunday, March 27, 2011
· Shift 1 9:00AM-1:00PM
· Shift 2 12:00PM-4:00PM
· Shift 3 2:30PM-6:30PM
Anyone wishing to volunteer for more than one shift is welcome to do so. However, you MUST remember to sign-in for each shift that you work. We ask that volunteers report 15 minutes early for their scheduled shift(s).
What types of volunteer opportunities / activities are there?
Ticket Taker - Take admission tickets from patrons at the entrance gate. You will be given pocketed smocks and a box to place collected tickets. This position has direct exposure to sunlight. Please remember to bring a hat and sunscreen!
Greeters - Volunteers greet and hand out festival maps as patrons enter the gate. This position has direct exposure to sunlight. Please remember to bring a hat and sunscreen!
Artist Relief - Provide relief to artists, eg- hand out beverages, snacks, booth sit (when applicable).
Festival Market Booth - You will be selling festival t-shirts, posters, and hats. Some basic training will be given at beginning of shift.
Coupon Booth - You will be selling food and drink coupons to patrons. This is fun and fast-paced!
Patron Art Pick-Up - Volunteers will monitor artwork being held after purchase and assist with loading artwork into patron's vehicle. You must be 21 years old to work this position.
VIP Lounge - Monitor VIP area, check guest wristbands, assist with food and drink service.
Stage Runner - Assist with performances and performers at the Houston Arts Alliance Stage
Volunteer Relief - Monitor volunteers throughout the festival and ensure they have relief, water, etc. as needed.
Creative Zone
Art League Houston - Kooky Korsages! Create a colorful corsage inspired by flowers in Memorial Park.
City ArtWorks - Wire Tree Sculptures! Twist and wrap colorful wire to create magnificent trees inspired by nature.
Downtown YMCA - Spangles that Dangle! Select from an exciting assortment of beads and pendants to make the perfect art festival accessory!
Fotofest *New! - Twirly Zeotropes! Decorate two pictures then spin them together to blend them into one action image.
Houston Center for Photography - Sun Photos! Use light and shadow to develop a monochrome photo print for framing!
Lawndale Art Center - High Flying Kites! Build and decorate a colorful sky-skimming kite to fly during your day in the park.
MECA(Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts) - Ornamental Rocks! Create a colorful paperweight or pet rock with paint and glitter!
MFAH(Museum of Fine Arts, Houston) - Museum Guides! Create your own MFAH mascot signs and let these friendly animals guide you on your next visit to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Orange Show Center for Visionary Art - Mini Art Cars! Not enough time to create a full-size model for the Art Car Parade? Let your imagination run wild and make a mini version!
Please note: Bayou City Art Festival reserves the right to assign volunteers to the area of greatest need at the time of volunteer check-in. Volunteers may also be moved to a different assignment during their shift depending on areas of need.
What if I want to bring a group to volunteer?
Small groups are encouraged to participate. However, groups larger than ten people will more
than likely be split up to distribute enough volunteers accordingly throughout the festival. This
will be at the discretion of the BCAF Volunteer Coordinator.
*Every member of the group must be present along with a chaperone 21 or older for every five (5) minors before being admitted to the assignment. Your group will not be allowed to volunteer until everyone arrives.
Where is Volunteer Check-In and how do I get there?
Volunteer Check-In is located next to the entrance gate off South Picnic Lane view map here
What will happen at Volunteer Check-In?
- Sign-In with a Volunteer Committee Member
- If you're under 18 you'll hand in the Waiver you brought with you.
- If you're part of a large group of underage volunteers, we will check to make sure you have a chaperone 21 or
older present for every 5 minors, and that ALL members of the group are present. - Receive your Volunteer T-Shirt
- Receive your shift assignment
Ready to sign-up?
- You will be given the option to register with either Art Colony Association, the parent organization for the festival, or one of our Nonprofit Partners.
- Remember to fill out all required fields.
- Once your registration is complete, you will log-in with the email you provided along with the temporary password you are given.
- When logged in, click "Calendar" on the top-left side of the page to view schedule of shifts. Select your shift and receive your confirmation!
I have more questions! Who do I contact?
Contact Elizabeth Cleveland, our Community Relations Coordinator, at
See you at the festival!!
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