The Kennedy Center is looking for volunteers to help them facilitate their big Festival this season. This festival focuses on the cultures of Spain and Portugal and the impact they have around the world Priority will be given to volunteers who can volunteer on at least two shifts over the course of the festival (March 4th-March 22nd). Volunteers will be doing one of four things during their shifts: 1. working the interactive art exhibit assisting at the family friendly KidsSpace exhibit. You will provide accurate information about the exhibit and assist with the flow of patrons in this area. 2. Visual Art: Visual Arts volunteers act as guards/information specialists at the visual arts exhibits. You will need to provide accurate information regarding exhibits and assist with the flow of crowds within exhibits. 3. Crowd Management: Crowd Management volunteers will assist the the flow for the Picasso exhibit in the Atrium. Assist area leader/staff/ushers to manage lines, control elevator load and flow, watch for lost children and patrons needing assistance, and watch for potential problems. 4. Volunteer check in: Assist the Friends office/area leader with checking in/checking out the volunteers throughout the festival. Duties include assisting with answering general questions, ensuring volunteers find their area leader and volunteer location. Assist with distributions of other important information. In order to be considered for a volunteer, you must fill out the quick volunteer app (http://www.kennedy-center.org/support/volunteers/IberiaVolunteerApplicationEditable.pdf) and email it in to the Kennedy Center. There are more shifts available than just the ones on the website so, if you end up volunteering for one of those, let me know and you will get credit! You must also attend one of their two volunteer training sessions (which you will get credit for) 1. Tuesday February 24, 2:00 pm-4:30 pm in the African Room 2. Wednesday February 25, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm in the Russian Lounge