*Attention Volunteer Applicants: Our previous online registration form experienced some technical difficulties. We’ve set up a new online form, so if you’ve already applied please reapply or we will NOT have your information on file!*
This year is a special year at Harborfest because it is the 30th Anniversary of a community event that would not be what it is today if it weren’t for the thousands of volunteers who have given their time and energy. It is very rare for a city the size of Oswego to have a festival that provides its citizens and thousands of others free headline musical entertainment and spectacular fireworks.
Volunteering is about giving of yourself to help someone or some organization, often without the thought of reward, simply the satisfaction of knowing that you are giving.
We at Harborfest are thankful to have such a wonderful group of people come together and make this the event of the year every year. Won’t you consider being a part of this winning team.
Please VOLUNTEER for Harborfest!
These are customer service positions where we will all be promoting Oswego Harborfest, the City of Oswego, and even Oswego County! Remember to put on a smile, be friendly, and HAVE FUN!
Goals & Objectives:
To provide a positive experience with mutual benefits to both the volunteer and the festival.
SCHEDULING:
Minimum 4-hour shifts for most festival positions. Other positions will be scheduled through the Volunteer office based on the needs of the requestor.
Festival scheduling is based on request, first come, first served. Every attempt will be made to match skills to the appropriate volunteer job task at times that are acceptable to the volunteer and the organization.
If you CANNOT make your scheduled shift, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible.
There are a variety of volunteer positions that may be available throughout the year—committee membership, office helper, Halfway to Harborfest, and others.
TRAINING:
All volunteers must attend orientation training and position-specific training. All will receive training related to emergency plans including emergency reporting procedures, fire escape, equipment, evacuation routes, etc.
TEEN VOLUNTEERS:
Teens under the age of 16 must have parental/guardian permission signed on their Volunteer Registration Form. On a case by case basis, depending on the job task and former Harborfest experience, teen volunteers may be able to work a task without direct adult supervision. This will be determined based on interview, discussions, and other feedback.
PRESENTING A POSITIVE FACE:
You represent everything that is positive about Oswego and the surrounding area! Please be professional and positive and SMILE .
MAINTENANCE:
Keeping the parks safe, clean, and neat at all times is the job of all volunteers. This helps keep our community beautiful and presents our best face to visitors and local folks alike.
ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST GO THROUGH AN INTERVIEW AND TRAINING PROCESS
Click Here for Instructions on Completing the Volunteer Application
Click here to complete the 2017 Volunteer Application
Click here to complete the 2017 Volunteer Application Online