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Published 12/31/25 1:54PM

Volunteer for Columbia Festival of the Arts

COLUMBIA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near COLUMBIA, MD
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    We have opportunities throughout the year to help with events or office work. Our big event runs 3 days in June. Sign up to volunteer as often as you like.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    200
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Civic Engagement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers are required to sign a liability release form

    Description

    Volunteer for Columbia Festival of the Arts

    Columbia Festival of the Arts brings together the arts community, businesses, local schools, and individuals to create events that shine a spotlight, not only on the arts, but on the Howard County community as a Maryland showplace.

    CFA events, and especially LakeFest, cannot happen without the help of volunteers. Volunteers assist primarily with on-site LakeFest events, but may also help with office tasks and reception or ushering at indoor events throughout the rest of the year. Shifts range from two to four hours. You select your volunteer task(s) based on your availability and interests. A sample of volunteer tasks are listed below.

    • Provide assistance and food to performers backstage
    • Provide breaks for artists in booths
    • Sell performer and festival merchandise
    • Assist with loading/unloading/transporting artwork and supplies to artists’ booths
    • Provide information to event guests
    • Assist guests with interactive artistic activities
    • Provide office support
    • Assist in ensuring the event’s environmental control efforts are effective

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near COLUMBIA, MD
    Associated Location

    Columbia LakeFront (Lake Kittamaqundi), arts/music venues around Columbia

    Columbia, MD, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    If you are interested in volunteering for Columbia Festival of the Arts, please go to https://columbiafestival.org/become-a-volunteer/ and complete the volunteer registration. Someone will contact you within a few days.

    Volunteers must be 16 years old or older.

    We will allow ages 13-15 provided they are accompanied by a parent while volunteering.

    School service credits are available.

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