Dakota County Parks

General Description

The perfect way to spend a summer evening in our parks. Bring a blanket or chair, sit under the big sky of Whitetail Woods on a beautiful evening and enjoy entertaining musical performances from a variety of performers. Volunteers are needed for item setup and takedown, greeting duties and event assistance. Volunteers will get free swag and food as a special thank you for supporting this event. 

Location

Whitetail Woods Regional Park Amphitheater 

17100 Station Trail

Farmington, MN 55024

(Map and Driving Directions) 

Dates/Time

Tuesday, May 27

Tuesday, June 24

Tuesday, July 29

Tuesday, Aug. 26

Tuesday, Sept. 30

Volunteer Shift: 3:30 - 8:00 p.m. 

Event Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

You do not need to participate at each event to volunteer. Attend as often as your schedule allows throughout the season.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Event Set Up - Help set up our performance pop up tent, set out event signage, parking cones, and more. 

• Event Greeters/Ushers - Help greet event attendees, help direct those with mobility support, and other general event assistance. 
• Lawn Game Manager - Help monitor various lawn games on our public green space.
• Event Take-down Crew - Help event staff with event take-down. 

Minimum Requirements

Must be 16 years old or older to volunteer. Any volunteer under 16 can volunteer with adult supervision. 

Minimum Time Commitment 

4.5 hours 

Activity Level

Medium - May include walking short distances over relatively level terrain. Periods of standing or sitting will be required. Lifting portable tables, chairs, and tents and then taking them down will also be required. Comfortable shoes recommended.

Contact Information

Garrett Zaffke | Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator

Dakota County Communications

1590 Highway 55| Hastings, MN 55033

Direct: (651) 438-4635 | Fax: (651) 438-4405 | Email: garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us