Please take a moment to look through the assignments below. When registering, you will sign up for the position and time slot you desire. The earlier you register, the more choices you have! When a shift has been filled, it no longer appears on the sign-up form. You are welcome to sign-up for multiple shifts. We ask that you remain flexible, as it's sometimes necessary to make adjustments on-site.
Artist Hospitality (age 16+)
Volunteers are responsible for keeping food and beverages stocked for artists and sponsors as well as maintaining the appearance of the tent. At the end of the Fair, Volunteers will help pack up supplies and clean up the area.
Boothsitter (age 16+)
Be an Art Fair insider! Watch a booth while an Artist takes a break. Sales not required. Upon arrival at Volunteer Central, you'll be given a schedule with booth numbers & break times, scheduled in 30-minute increments. In unassigned time, boothsitters check with Volunteers Coordinator then circulate the Art Fair to offer quick breaks, water, etc. to the Artists. They'll love you!
Floater (age 16+)
Floaters are assigned to cover shifts as needed due to unforeseen circumstances. A great spot for the easy-going, flexible Volunteer.
Greeter / Barricade (age 16+)
Volunteers greet fair-goers, verify crentials to access the Art Fair site, assist guest when loading new purchase, answer questions & redirect traffic as appropriate. Friendly folks welcome!
Info Booth @ NU (age 16+)
Volunteers are the information source, answering questions about Art Fair and Ann Arbor. A good chance to use your welcoming smile! This is also the location for Lost & Found.
Info Booth @ WASH (age 16+)
Volunteers are the information source, answering questions about Art Fair and Ann Arbor. A good chance to use your welcoming smile! Volunteers also manage check-out & check-in procedures for complimentary wheelchairs for Visitors.
Site Set-Up (age 15+) Under direction of Operatioins Manager, Volunteers help clean & positioin chairs, tables, signs, etc.
Site Tear-Down (age 15+) Volunteers help stack chairs, fold tables, load truck going to storage and any other tasks necessry to restore order to Ingalls Mall.
Store (age 16+)
Volunteers help sell Art Fair merchandise and posters and help maintain The Store's neat appearance. Volunteers do not handle money. At the end of Art Fair, Volunteers help pack up supplies and clean up the area.
Store Set-Up (age 15+)
Volunteers help unpack, sort, assemble and set up The Store on the day before Art Fair.
Store Tear-Down (age 15+) At the end of Art Fair, volunteers help pack up supplies, prepare bins to return to storage, and clean up the area.
Volunteer Central (age 17+)
Volunteers help staff organize Volunteer Central: check-in procedures, replenish snacks, etc.
Finish Line
Volunteers are responsible for distributing medals and water to all finishers of the race.
Greeters
Greeters direct people to the Townie Street Party.
Registration
Volunteers are responsible for distributing remaining racer shirts and packets to all race participants.
Art Activity Zone
Volunteers work with families, helping them with prepared make-and-take art projects.
Greeters
Greeters welcome visitors during & after the Dart For Art Race and direct them to the Townie Street Party.
Information/Souvenir Booth
Volunteers sell Art Fair merchandise and this year's poster. You will also be an information source, answering questions about the Art Fair and Ann Arbor.
Be Informed. Look through our web site before you arrive for your shift, visit pages like our Mission and History and Maps/Travel. Learn as much as you can about the Art Fair. Once you put on that volunteer shirt, people will come to YOU for information!
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes. Volunteers frequently are on their feet during the Art Fair -- no one likes blisters!
Dress for the Weather. Wear sunscreen and bring sunglasses as needed. Weather appropriate clothing helps you enjoy your time at the Art Fair!
Drink Plenty of Water. If it’s Art Fair, it's HOT! Dehydration can be dangerous. You're encouraged to bring your own reusable water bottle to fill at the hydrant water fountain.
Be Flexible. Art Fair is an exciting, fast-paced environment where things can change on a dime. It’s a huge help when Volunteers are patient and understand they may be needed to do a different task than originally assigned. That being said, we’ll do our best to keep you happy and busy!
Have Fun! You’re helping art thrive in our community - what could be better than that?!
Our thanks to these local business friends for their generous donations toward the 2023 Volunteer Raffle and Volunteer Central operations:
Thank you!