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Release Date: Monday, December 28th 2015
Volunteer opportunities remain for First Night Akron 2016
Individuals and groups needed in particular for the second shift
It's not too late to volunteer for First Night Akron this New Year's Eve. Openings remain for bus tour guides, emcees, helpers at activity stations and tracking attendance at venues. Volunteers are welcome for both shifts, but a greater need is with second shift from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Volunteers are admitted free to all performances and sites before or after their shift. Friends, families,
couples and groups are encouraged to volunteer together. Volunteers receive a special volunteer lanyard to wear at the event, a complimentary button and an invitation to the annual volunteer party on Jan. 12.
Two shifts are available: 5:30 to 9 p.m. and 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Applications and complete details are at www.firstnightakron.org/volunteers or contact volunteer coordinator, Tiffany Schmidt at 330-535-3179 x 211 or [email protected].