Noise For the Needy purchased the right to post on Slog for a week in Strangercrombie, our annual charity auction. More info about our charity auction here.

I always feel that my volunteer work with Noise for the Needy is needed, appreciated, and making a difference. I get to meet tons of kind-hearted people every year, learn about amazing local non-profits, and be part of something I know is making a positive impact on our community. Besides, being part of a big rock festival is ridiculously fun! I have found that the best volunteer experiences of my life have been both challenging and extremely rewarding. I look for opportunities that allow me to use and grow skills I already have, while introducing me to new and interesting people and experiences.

More than ever, our focus needs to be on our neighbors, on our community, and how we can lend each other a hand. We may not have a lot to give each other, but every little bit counts. That's why I volunteer. Idealistic as it may be, I truly believe that if I give my time, it will matter to someone, and may even inspire that person to give what they can, creating a hopeful ripple effect throughout my community. One of the things that attracted me to Noise for the Needy is the sheer number of ways you can be involved. From handing out festival brochures to working in production management, NFTN offers a sweeping spectrum of volunteer opportunities for everyone who would like to be involved:

• Street Team: Distribution
and Promotion
• Poster Design
• Copy Editing
• Web Promotions
• Production Management
• Green Room Management
• Photography
• Videography
• Information Table
• Door People
• Sound
• Set up/Clean up
• Bartenders

Noise for the Needy wouldn't be possible without volunteers, who give their time and skills to help build the foundation for our success. NFTN makes it really easy to give what you can.

Here's what some of our volunteers have to say about working with NFTN:

“Volunteering for NFTN was one of the most fun experiences of last year! Everyone involved was incredibly positive and we all grew close very quickly. Seeing the bands was just the icing on the cake and Truckasauras rocked my face off!”
-Alex, Volunteer Bartender

“NFTN is a good way to get local and chip in on our community.”
-Tim, Volunteer Photographer

“Between the great music, dedicated volunteers and deserving non-profit,
I have never had a more positive and rewarding volunteer experience.”
-Elisha, Street Team Volunteer

“You can walk around feeling justifiably awesome. When people ask you
why you look so self-confident, you can tell them that you just did a few
hours of work to make the world better.”
-Don, Information Table Volunteer

You are all invited to join us in making a positive impact on our community this year by applying to volunteer for Noise for the Needy 2010. Amy Williams is NFTN's Volunteer Coordinator, and she can be reached at amy at noisefortheneedy dot org.

NFTN 2010 TICKET GIVEAWAY WINNER!

What supergroup comprised of members of the Maldives, Moondoggies and Shim made their debut at the Noise for Needy Festival 2009 @ Conor Byrne?

Answer: Cosmic Panther Land Band

So, who googled the answer fastest?

phedre

Thanks for playing! We will see you all in June. Contact Michelle Smith to collect your prize!

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