Volunteer Registration

1. Attendance & Commitment

Volunteers must arrive 15 minutes prior to their assigned shift to check-in and receive instructions.
Notify the event coordinator at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to attend your assigned shift.

2. Dress Code

Dress appropriately for a family-friendly, multicultural environment.

3. Behavior Expectations

Volunteers are ambassadors of Marshall University and the International Festival; therefore, professionalism and respectful communication are required at all times.
Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity are essential. Volunteers must show respect for all cultures, traditions, and customs present at the festival.

4. Event Support

Volunteers should be proactive in offering assistance and answering questions from guests.
During performances, volunteers are expected to help manage crowd flow and ensure the safety of performers and attendees.

Volunteer Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

MU Affiliation(Required)

Student

Faculty/Staff

Community Member

MU ID (903/901 Number)(Required)

Preferred Volunteer Time Slots (check all that apply)(Required)

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Set-Up)

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Event Support)

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Event Support)

8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Tear-Down/Clean-Up)

Volunteer Roles (select your preferred role):(Required)

Event Set-Up (arranging tables, decorations, etc.)

Vendor Assistance (helping vendors with their booths)

Cultural Performances Support (assisting performers, managing backstage area)

Guest Assistance (helping guide attendees, providing information)

Food & Beverage Support (serving food, managing food lines)

Clean-Up Crew (post-event tear-down and cleanup)

Volunteer Guidelines & Rules

Attendance & Commitment

Volunteers must arrive 30 minutes prior to their assigned shift to check-in and receive instructions.
Notify the event coordinator at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to attend your assigned shift.

Dress Code

Volunteers are expected to wear their event t-shirts, which will be provided, along with comfortable shoes.
Dress appropriately for a family-friendly, multicultural environment.

Behavior Expectations

Volunteers are ambassadors of Marshall University and the International Festival; therefore, professionalism and respectful communication are required at all times.
Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity are essential. Volunteers must show respect for all cultures, traditions, and customs present at the festival.

Event Support

Volunteers should be proactive in offering assistance and answering questions from guests.
During performances, volunteers are expected to help manage crowd flow and ensure the safety of performers and attendees.

Volunteer Acknowledgment

By signing this form, you agree to follow the guidelines and expectations outlined above and commit to fulfilling your volunteer duties for the International Festival.

Signature (Name)(Required)

Date(Required)