Volunteering
Volunteer at the Festivals
The St. Louis Indian Music / Dance Festivals are organized entirely by volunteers, and we depend on community involvement to run the event in a smooth fashion. If you would like to volunteer at either the Festivals or in general by serving on , there are plenty of opportunities to do so. Read on for a sample of what we do, followed by instructions on how to sign up.
Volunteers have a variety of responsibilities:
Transportation
- Drive artists, volunteers, and equipment between the hotel and the venue
- Artist pick up / drop off at the airport
- Transporting Festival goods and suppliesFood
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Collecting donations for meals
- Providing Snacks
- Working in food management like serving, clean etc.
Stage Management
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Assist sound engineer and stage manager turn over stage between concerts, help with microphones, and recording setup
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Helping in lighting design
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Help with stage props, with lowering the stage props, by moving them in time during the show
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Providing coffee, tea, and water backstage
General Assistance
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Manage lines and participation order during individual singing
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Manage music competition sessions
- There are a variety of other opportunities that come up during the event where volunteers step in and lend a hand. If you are available, you can probably find something to do. Benefits to Volunteering
- Add valuable volunteer hours to your résumé and/or college application (if you put in enough work, we'll even give you a letter attesting to your efforts).
- Work with an incredible group of people who are passionate about the Festival, and fun to hang out with
- Peek behind-the-scenes at what it takes to run an event of this magnitude, and take home lessons for similar festivals in your town
- Free food on the days you volunteer
- Other critical works include
Website Maintenance
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Grant writing
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Fund Rising
How to Sign Up
If you would like to volunteer at the Festival, please e-mail our volunteer co-ordinator Nirmala Renganathan (ncr1991@yahoo.com) with the following details:
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What is your Name?
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What is your cellular phone number?
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What days/time will you be available to volunteer?
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Do you have a valid driver's license that you can use to drive in USA ?
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Will you have a car/Van available while you are at the Festival?
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What languages do you speak/understand? (Some of our visitors do not speak English)
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Are there any specific skills that you would like to offer to us?
If you have any questions about volunteering, please do not hesitate to ask either Nirmala (ncr1991@yahoo.com) or send a general email at info@sooryadance.com.
