The City of Elgin, in collaboration with area community and business leaders, will hold its inaugural International Festival on Saturday, Sept. 1, at Festival Park in Elgin.
Elgin’s International Festival, or iFest for short, will bring together dozens of the world’s cultures, reflecting the diversity of cultures in Elgin. Elgin’s iFest will feature music and entertainment, ethnic cuisine, children’s activities, a "world market," as well as ethnic arts and crafts.
The Elgin International Festival has opportunities for volunteers leading up to and on the day of the Festival. Anyone 12 years old and up who is interested in volunteering is welcome!
Volunteer needs include:
● Poster/flier distribution throughout the community
● Social media ambassadors to get the word out
● Greeters to pass out program books to attendees
● Kidz Zone group games leaders
● Kidz Zone craft leaders
● Beer wagon servers (must be 21 years or older to serve)
● "Runners" for booth vendors
● Greeters and information booth attendants
● Setup and takedown
There will be 3-hour volunteer shifts on Festival day from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
All volunteers will receive a free volunteer T-shirt and snacks.
For more information and to register as a volunteer, please visit the Elgin International Festival web page at www.www.elginifest.com and click on the Volunteer tab. If you have any questions, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The goal of the 2012 iFest is to showcase the contributions of the wonderful and vast cultures in our community. Elgin’s great diversity makes this city a fabulous place to live, work, play and do business. Our neighboring communities throughout the Greater Fox Valley of Northern Illinois also enjoy and benefit from this unique dynamic. For more information, please call chairperson Danise Habun at 847-754-8064 or visit www.elginifest.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
