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Release Date: Tuesday, November 11th 2014
Calling all volunteers: Opportunities available for First Night® Akron 2015
More than 400 people needed for 19th annual community event
Volunteers are a critical part of First Night Akron, the celebration that rings in the new year and showcases arts and entertainment to the community. More than 400 people are needed to greet guests, check admission buttons, introduce performers, assist with hands-on activities, track attendance and serve as bus hosts. The 19th annual event is Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014.
"Volunteers are the face of First Night," said Suzie Graham, Downtown Akron Partnership president. "Each volunteer is essential to First Night's success with tasks ranging from wishing guests a Happy New Year to helping direct them to their next destination."
Volunteers are admitted free to all performances and sites before or after a shift. Two shifts are available; 5:30-9 p.m. and 8:30-11:30 p.m. Volunteers may also work the entire evening. Friends, families, couples and groups are encouraged to volunteer together.
Training sessions are held Dec. 8-29, 2014 at the Akron-Summit County Public Library main branch and Firestone Park and Ellet branches. Morning, evening and weekend sessions are available with each session lasting approximately 90 minutes. First time and return volunteers are required to attend one session to learn event updates and new information.
Applications and complete details are at www.firstnightakron.org/volunteers or contact volunteer coordinator, Jane Startzman at 330-535-3179 x 206 or [email protected].
About First Night Akron
Now in its 19th year, First Night Akron is a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the arts that brings the community together. Experience a diverse display of music, dance, theater and visual and interactive arts throughout Downtown Akron on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Admission buttons allow access to all 12 First Night venues, entertainment, activities and free Metro bus rides to each location. Buttons are $10 and children under 10 are free with a button-wearing adult. Buttons are on sale starting Nov. 28 at Acme Fresh Market, participating FirstMerit Bank branches, Akron Civic Theatre box office (across the street from the Civic on the first floor of the Ohio Building), Akron Civic Theatre gift shop (during shows at the Civic), Angel Falls Coffee in Highland Square, The Library Shop on Main and Lock 3. Buttons may also be purchased at the DAP office in Greystone Hall (103 S. High St, 4th floor) and online at www.firstnightakron.org.
First Night Akron is a program of Downtown Akron Partnership. Founding partners are the city of Akron and the Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com.