Whitetail Woods Regional Park - 5.26 - 9.29: Music in the Park - Event Support Volunteer
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
2026 Performance Dates
Tuesday, May 26
Tuesday, June 30
Tuesday, July 28
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Volunteer shift: 3:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Event time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
You do not need to participate at each shift to volunteer for the season. Attend as often as you would like and your schedule allows for throughout the season. To see what genres and food trucks will be at each concert, check out the event page on the county's website through this link.
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.
- Additional Event Support - Help with the lawn & water games, arts & crafts and sensory safe 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
Qualifications Required
- Signed Volunteer Waiver Must be at least Yes
- Accepted Data Privacy Notice - Tennessen Notice Must be Yes
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 3:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 3:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 3:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | 3:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 3:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
