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The Office of Student Activities invites members of the campus community to volunteer for HillFest 2023. HillFest 2023 will be held on the Union Mall from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Volunteers are needed during three time slots: 8:00-11:00 a.m.; 11:00-2:00 p.m.; and 2:00-4:00 p.m.:
- From 8:00-11:00 a .m., volunteers will help get the HillFest tables clean and labeled, help get check-in ready, and assist with check-in.
- From 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (during HillFest), volunteers will assist with making HillFest a "zero waste" event by directing students to recycling centers and ensuring trash is deposited in provided receptacles, taking trash to the dumpsters, as well as help students find RSO's and assist with RSO and campus partners questions.
- From 2:00-4:00 p.m., volunteers will assist with clean-up, making HillFest a zero waste event, and anything else needed by the Office of Student Activities.
As a welcome to students, HillFest 2023 features campus departments, and registered student organizations with free food, giveaways, and information. HillFest 2023 offers students an opportunity to connect with campus departments and organizations that suit their interests.
For more information visit osa.uark.edu or call 479-575-5255.
Some volunteer opportunities will involve moderate lifting and the ability to walk across campus. All volunteers must be willing and able to work outdoors for an extended amount of time.
Shifts (3)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assist with Set-Up/Check-In | 8:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Assist with tabling cleaning/numbering, setting up tables. In addition, assist campus departments and RSO's with check-in process and finding their table. Some walking will be required in this volunteer position. | 3/3 | Over |
| Assist as needed during HillFest | 11:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | During HillFest volunteers do any number of tasks - help with recycling efforts, change out trash bags, take trash to dumpsters, help students find tables, hand out HillFest bags, sign students up for prizes, answer vendor questions. A real hodge-podge but a lot of fun! Some walking and light lifting... | 3/3 | Over |
| HillFest Clean-up | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Help pick up random trash and recyclables from HillFest, break down tables, make HillFest a "zero waste" event and take trash to dumpsters. | 4/3 | Over |