Volunteer at the German-American Festival and Join the Fun
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Timothy Pecsenye
Festival Chairman
419-356-9790
[email protected]
Volunteer at the German-American Festival and Join the Fun for Free!
Sign up is Sunday, Aug. 10 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
TOLEDO, Ohio, August 13, 2014 — The 49th Annual German-American Festival is looking for volunteers who want to help out a charitable organization and have fun at the same time. In exchange for your time and efforts, volunteers will receive free admission to the festival for all three days, complimentary food and drinks and an unforgettable experience while helping keep German traditions alive.
“The German-American Festival is so successful each year thanks to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers,” said Timothy Pecsenye, festival chair. “Our volunteers help with everything from setting up activities, cooking food and serving beer, to working with entertainment, taking admission and performing clean up tasks. This year the most volunteers are needed in the big tent with the food booths.”
Another fun volunteer opportunity is potato peeling on Thursday, Aug. 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Bring your favorite knife & bowl and meet some new people. Coffee, donuts and lunch are provided along with a three-day workers pass.
Those interested in becoming a volunteer, and those that are already signed up to volunteer should come to workers’ appreciation day and volunteer signup at Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd, Oregon, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 10 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a brat and a drink while receiving your workers’ pass. Search “German-American Festival” on Facebook and send us a message for more information.
The German-American Festival will be held at Oak Shade Grove, Oregon, Ohio, on Friday, Aug. 22- 6:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.; Saturday, Aug. 23- 2:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 24- Noon-11:00 p.m. General admission is $8.00 per person. Children 12 years of age and under are admitted at no charge when with an adult or guardian.
Advance purchase admission tickets ($7.00) are available for online purchase at www.germanamericanfestival.net.
About the German-American Festival: The Festival is operated by GAF Society, which is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It is sponsored by the seven German- and Swiss-American societies in Toledo, and is intended to promote and enhance the German and Swiss cultures, as well as generate revenue to support the German and Swiss cultural center in Oregon, along with a variety of scholarship, athletic and philanthropic programs in the Toledo area.
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