Focus: On Detroit photography festival celebrates the people and places of the great city of Detroit! Exhibitions include high-quality photographic works by a range of established and emerging photographers, including youth. The highlight of the festival features large-scale nighttime projections of photographs, videos, and light sculptures on the historic Bell Building curated to riveting music. Additional festival elements include photo-related workshops and artist talks, hands-on activities for all ages, music, food trucks and a beer garden.
The event includes; walking tours, workshops, exhibits, hand-on activities for all ages!
Event runs from 2:00pm-11:00pm
Description:
Volunteers are needed to ensure the success of the event. We are looking for friendly, fun, hard working volunteers to assist with the event. Every role plays a particularly important role at this event. The "Early Birds" will bring the event to life with early day set-up and final touches. This assignment will work closely with the event organizers and logistics team to put in place tables and chairs, signage, and supplies. The "Hydration Team" will:
- Event up the equipment, signs, and additional tents
- Set-up and stage exhibition area and workshops
- Keep areas clean from debris and unsafe obstructions
What to wear: wear comfortable walking shoes, clothing of your choice that reflects Focus: HOPE’s mission of treating everyone with dignity and respect, and if sun is a concern, a hat and sunscreen!
- Please check in at the volunteer table to receive your special Focus: On Detroit pin and volunteer ribbon, some bottled water, and to receive your assignment
- Connect with your Area Team Lead
- Go to your designated starting point (see attached matrix for starting points for teams).
Where to go when you arrive:
- Parking: Parking is available in fenced lots for Volunteers in the Focus: HOPE lots located 1200 Oakman Blvd. Volunteers can also park at their own risk on the unfenced grassy vacant lots on the south side of Kendall near Woodrow Wilson. Shuttles will be circulating for pick-up and drop off at the various parking lots and to the festival.
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Things to bring:
In addition to wound care equipment (there will be on-site first aid kits)
- Water Bottles
- Bug Spray/repellent
- Light snack(s)
Check-in: Stop at the Volunteer and Information Booth to check in and receive additional information.
If you need further information please contact the Volunteer Department at 313-494-4270 or volunteer@focushope.edu.
