Volunteers Needed for 2008 Northern Maine Children’s Water Festival
Contact: Laura Wilson at (207) 581-2971
ORONO — The University of Maine will host the Northern Maine Water Festival on Tuesday, Oct. 14. More than 700 5th and 6th grade students, representing 14 schools, will attend the one-day event.
Students, teachers and chaperones will attend presentations, explore an exhibit hall with hands-on water-related activities, and attend a stage show by Maine singer/songwriter Matt Loosigian. Students will also test their water knowledge in the game Dripial Pursuit, which will be hosted by local media personalities and Department of Environmental Protection water experts.
Organizers say they need volunteers to help make the festival a success. Depending on their assigned role and schedule availability, volunteers will be needed as early as 8 a.m. The festival runs until 2 p.m.
- There are many ways volunteers can help. Examples include:
- volunteers in the exhibit hall (part or all day),
- troubleshooters and set up help for presenters and exhibitors (8:15 — 9:30 shift), and
- classroom guides (all day — leading a class around for the day and evaluating sessions).
Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided for all volunteers, who also receive free tee-shirts.
If you would like to volunteer, please let me know as soon as possible — we would love to have you! Those who are interested should contact Laura Wilson at 581-2971, or e-mail wilson@umext.maine.edu.