African American Heritage Festival
The African American Heritage Festival is a must-see event that entertains, enlightens, and inspires visitors of all ages year after year,” said Mayor Sheila Dixon. “Even better, the festival promotes health by offering on-sight screenings and fitness programming.”
Description:
July 3 -5 2009 This annual event features interactive and educational exhibits, exciting children’s corner, ethnic foods, variety of art, local and national talent. National headline artists
I’M IN!
Get in on the fun. Volunteering is an exciting way to
experience the African American Heritage Festival.
As a festival volunteer you can assist in a variety of ways…
· Official Greeters of Festival Attendees
· Distribution of Festival Materials
· Assist at Various Sites
o Children's Area
o Main Stage
o Second Stage
o Community Row
o Festival Gateways
· Set-Up & Breakdown of Festival
And many other rewarding activities….
Sign up today!
IT’S EASY!
go to the website http://www.aahf.net Complete the Volunteer Application Form then click submit.
You may also register to volunteer by June 22, 2009 in 3 easy ways
★ Text AAHFVolunteer, your name, and contact number to 410 375 4941
★ Download application form, print, and fax to 410 235 5449 or
E-mail form to AAHFVolunteers@gmail.com
A member of the AAHF team will contact you following the submission of your completed
application. Prior to the Festival, two Volunteer training sessions will be provided. Only volunteers
who attend a training session will be permitted to assist with the Festival.
Volunteer schedule:
July 3, 2009 8am-11am, 11am-3pm, 3pm - 6pm, 6pm - 10pm
July 4, 2009 8am-11am, 11am-3pm, 3pm - 6pm, 6pm - 10pm
July 5, 2009 11am-2pm, 2pm - 5pm 5pm - 8pm
History:
The Heritage Festival is a family celebration of African American history, culture, art, music and education. In addition to offering a variety of foods, art displays, carnival rides and extensive health screenings the festival is proud to feature a comprehensive eclectic range of music on two stages including: reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel enticing for all ages.
Contact person: Valerie Henson, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (410) 235-5449
Address:
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333 Camden StreetBaltimore, MD 21201(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.aahf.net
Directions:
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Directions:
From North (York, Harrisburg, Central PA and N.Central Balto.Co.):
Take 1-83 south to I-695/ I-83 towards Baltimore. Continue to Exit 23 (I-83 South, Jones Falls Expwy.) Take I-83 South to downtown Baltimore, exiting at Mt. Royal Ave., Maryland Ave.,. . . (more) |
| Last updated on June 18, 2009 |
