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[April 10, 2010] Dear Festival de la Familia Friends/Volunteers,

You participation in the Festival de la Familia is greatly appreciated, and your involvement enhances the day with your support. It is a community of volunteers that operates the Festival for the one-day event that includes the educating of over 20,000 visitors about the rich cultures, custom, music and food of 20 Latino countries. The Festival in years pass has been a great success because of the commitment of volunteers like you, and as always we aim to enhance the event every year.

Each volunteer is required to attend ONE Volunteer orientation to understand the responsibilities and opportunities that volunteering for the Festival de la Familia has. We have scheduled two sessions on the evening of April 15, 2010 and two sessions on the morning of April 17, 2010 to ensure your convenience. A third session has been schedule for the morning of Saturday April 24, 2010. The first two orientation sessions are limited in space, so we highly recommend that you RSVP for the orientation you would like to attend.

On behalf of Festival De La Familia, Inc. we thank you for your commitment and hope that you enjoy your experience at the 2010 Festival de la Familia!

Your friend,

Veronica Delgado
Festival de la Familia
Volunteer Chair
916-792-4947
volunteer@festivaldelafamilia.org

If I choose to Volunteer What is My Commitment?
As a volunteer you can work in an area such as Arts in Education, Exhibits, Stage Assistant, etc., for only a six hour block of time, ranging from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the day of the event. You can request a preference for time and assignment when you sign-up on line. Assignments and scheduling will be announced at the Volunteer Orientation meetings.

What do I Get for Volunteering?
Besides giving back to the community, all pre-registeredvolunteers receive a complimentary 2010 Festival Volunteer T-shirt, free parking and admission to the event – good for the entire day! Volunteers are also eligible to receive "Community Service" credit for this event and will be provided with a certificate of acknowledgement on the day of the event.

How do I get Trained?
There will be a mandatory volunteer orientation, before the day of the event, to provide you with information on your assignment. At this meeting you will be able to meet the committee chairpersons, members of the FDLF Board of Directors, and have any additional questions answered. All volunteers are required to attend one of the volunteer orientations. We will post the date, time and location of the orientation sessions on this website by March 29, 2010 so you can make arrangements to attend the orientation which is most convenient for you. So check back. We will also send email reminders.

How do I Sign-up to Volunteer?
If you are interested in helping us make this exciting event a huge success, enhancing a legacy, reaping the rewards, and enjoying a day of celebration, we encourage you to Apply Online NOW! Volunteers are encouraged to participate, but it is not a requirement. Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or can register as a group or family.

Who do I Contact if I want to help on a Committee?
For additional information or questions how you can help on one of the many committees, please e-mail the FDLF Steering Committee Chairperson. Include your name, phone number where you can be reached and the committee you are interested in. We will return your call.

Who do I Contact if I have Questions?
For additional information please e-mail volunteer@festivaldelafamilia.org. Include your name and a phone number where you can be reached and we will return your call.

If you are interested in volunteering, we encourage you to APPLY ONLINE or you may print & mail (download PDF at right) our standard application to the address below.. For additional information please e-mail volunteer@festivaldelafamilia.org. Include your name and a phone number where you can be reached and we will return your call.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to all those who volunteer and make this event so successful!

Mail your completed Volunteer Application to:

Festival de la Familia
c/o Veronica Delgado, Volunteer Coordinator
P.O. Box 162845, Sacramento, CA 95816
or email to: volunteer@festivaldelafamilia.org