Visitors see the music, food, contests, and carnival rides at the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair each year. What they don't always see are the hundreds of volunteers working behind the scenes to make it all happen.
With preparations underway for this year's festival, organizers are once again inviting community members to join the volunteer team. Approximately 157 volunteer positions are available, offering residents an opportunity to support one of Churchill County's signature events while enjoying a few perks along the way.
Volunteer opportunities include general festival assistance, vendor check-in and set up during the week before the festival, front gate sales and check-in, volunteer check-in, back gate security, and other support roles throughout the event.
Volunteers receive a locally designed volunteer T-shirt, a free one-day festival pass, and an invitation to the volunteer appreciation dinner following the festival.
The festival also continues its paid nonprofit volunteer program, giving local nonprofit organizations an opportunity to raise funds while helping staff the event.
"This opportunity was started when the board saw a need to help other local nonprofits," Volunteer Committee member Tarin Jones said. "It's a win-win for them and us."
Participating organizations receive $10 for every volunteer hour worked. Since the program began, organizers say the program has generated more than $10,000 for local nonprofits.
Previous volunteers describe the experience as rewarding and enjoyable. One volunteer said, "It's fun, and you get to see how this all comes together."
Community members interested in volunteering can sign up at https://signup.com/go/oTAHZDV.
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