Minnesota State Fair
The Twin Cities PBS booth at the Minnesota State Fair can be found at the corner of Underwood and Lee on the north end of the fairgrounds. At the booth, families can stop by to enjoy yard games and take photos with their favorite PBS KIDS character cutouts. They can also take a break under shade tents and learn about how they can support public television. Parents and caregivers are invited to visit the Nursing Nest, which offers a private, distraction-free space to nurse or feed children and change diapers while enjoying the State Fair.
As a volunteer, you will participate in a 4-hour shift and receive a free t-shirt and admission to the fair on the day of your volunteer shift. Volunteer shifts are posted each year in late June or early July, so be on the lookout for new postings.
Typical Volunteer Roles:
- Kids Activities Volunteer: Volunteers monitor the kids activities, interact with kids/families, and tidy the yard as needed.
- Family Quiet Area/Nursing Nest Host Volunteer: Volunteers monitor the Nursing Nest rooms, interact with parents/kids waiting in line, tidy rooms with cleaning wipes, empty trash cans, and refill supplies as needed.
- Audience Engagement Volunteer: Volunteers encourage guests to take the State Fair Survey by using the provided iPad or scanning the QR code. Volunteers also interact with guests and initiate conversations about Twin Cities PBS.
Background Check Requirement: Yes
Time of Year: End of August – early September
