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Why Should I Volunteer for Elgin Fringe?

• To support artists and the arts community in Elgin. 

• To have fun, be a part of a team, and connect with others who love theater and the arts! 

• To give back and support local businesses and non-profits.

• To join a bigger Fringe worldwide movement (click for more).

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What Volunteer Roles Are Needed?

• VENUE SUPPORT
  – Greet, provide directions, and take tickets from performance attendees. 
  – Support the venue manager as needed. 
  – Serve in 2 or 4-hour shifts for a total of 8 hours during the festival. 
  – PERKS: a Festival Pass to all shows & Fringe Festival Entry Button!
   

• RUNNERS
  – Help out where you are needed in that moment! 
  – Picking up lunches, covering an empty volunteer slot, etc.  
  – Serve in 2 or 4-hour shifts.
  – PERKS: Each 2-hour shift earns you a ticket to a performance. 
   

• BILLETER
  – House a visiting out-of-town performer on a couch or air mattress.
  – PERKS: 2 Festival Passes & Buttons, PLUS $25 in Fringe merch!

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What if My Time is Limited? 

You will be able to sign up for your shifts based on your availability! 

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What Are the Benefits of Volunteering? 

Each of our volunteers gets a T-shirt and a Festival Entry Button! For each shift you work, you will also receive a ticket for a performance! If you volunteer as a Support Staff or a Billeter, you'll receive a VIP Festival Pass! 

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I'm Interested!

To notify Elgin Fringe of your interest in volunteering, please click on the VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP above and submit your information. After we receive your completed form, our Managing Director, Amanda Harris, will contact you with further details.

 

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