Do you love food, music, dance, learning about other cultures and/or helping others? 
 
If you answered yes, the Texas Folklife Festival invites you, your fellow workers and/or members of a civic or community organization to become a volunteer at this cultural celebration.
 
As a volunteer, you will meet new people, feel good about giving back to your community and, most importantly, have fun! There is also a volunteer orientation to get you acquainted with the various roles and explain your specific volunteer position. 
 
Each and every volunteer position is critical to the success of the Texas Folklife Festival and we are most grateful for your support in ensuring this rich tradition continues.
 
Volunteer opportunities include:
  • Pre-Festival Preparation
  • Gate Worker
  • Greeter
  • Coupon Redemption
  • Command Center
  • Information Center
  • Souvenir Sales
  • Dressing Room Monitor
  • Volunteer Headquarters
  • Special Promotions
  • Money Runner
  • Freight Elevator Operator
  • Traffic Control
Benefits of Volunteering
  • Receive a FREE four-day wristband!
  • Have fun and meet new people.
  • Display your Texas pride by donating your time and talents to a worthy cause.
  • Enjoy fantastic food, listen to great music, observe colorful and cultural dance performances and much more! 

Choose from one of three simple ways to become a volunteer today:

  1. Download the online application and mail or fax it in;
  2. Call the Texas Folklife Festival Volunteer Hotline at 210.458.2216 and leave a message or speak with a recruiter and apply over the phone; or
  3. E-mail itcspecialevents@utsa.edu.

 Sign up to volunteer now and show your Texas pride!

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