The 2013 Iowa State Fair is just around the corner! Below is a description of events and dates we need volunteers (and a few staff!) to help out!
Awardrobe Clothing Event
Dates: August 6 & 7 at the Iowa State Fair and August 15 & 16 in Ames.
Duties: We are looking for three individuals who are energetic, organized and dependable to assist in the Awardrobe event! People assisting with this event will need to narrate the event as well as complete other tasks.
Bratney Companies 4-H Robotics Challenge
Dates: August 11-12
Duties: Record scores, set-up/tear-down, announce results and assist as needed.
Check-in & Check-out
Dates: Check-in: August 6th (8:00-5:00); Check-out: August 19th (7:00 PM-8:30 PM) & August 20th (9:00 AM- 11 AM)
Duties: Take exhibits to and from judges, watch for large objects entering, place and arrange exhibits, check-in or out counties.
Communications Events
Dates: August 9-19
Duties: Introduce judges and youth, prepare youth for presentations
Computer Assistant
Dates: August 6-8 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Duties: Computer data entry, type, input county exhibit summary, enter ribbon placings, sort evaluation forms.
Cook This! 4-H Culinary Challenge
Dates: August 9-10 (9:00-5:00)
Duties: coordinate the event, mentor teams, set-up and prepare supplys and other tasks as needed
Department Assistant
Dates: August 5-7
Duties: Assist with cleaning the department (Aug 5), displaying exhibits, attaching ribbons and preparing the department for fair.
Exhibit Host
Day: August 8-18 (8:30 AM-5:00 PM)
Night: August 8-18 (5:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Duties: Supervise exhibit area, answer questions, or task/activity as assigned.
Hall of Fame
Date: August 18 (1:30 PM-5:00 PM)
Duties: Announce recpients, set-up, tear-down, check-in and other tasks as needed.
Hands-on Activities
Date:
Duties: Greet families, assist children, and set-up/tear-down
Information & 4-H Recruitment
Dates: August 8-18
Duties: Greet visitors, explain 4-H program, assist in directing visitors.
Iowa 4-H Foundation
Dates: August 8-18
Duties: Greet visitors, share 4-H story, inform others about 4-H Foundation events.
Livestock
For more information about livestock, go here.
Scholarship Award Day
Date: August 10th (3:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Duties: Announce recipients, set-up chairs, organize reception and other tasks as needed.
4-H TV
Date: August 6-18
Duties: Edit, film, record and produce film for all the events at the Iowa State Fair!