LAFAYETTE, La. — Festivals Acadiens et Créole, one of Louisiana's most cherished cultural celebrations, is thrilled to announce exciting volunteer opportunities for its 50th Anniversary edition.
As they gear up for this year's event, from October 11 to 13, organizers say they are calling upon enthusiastic individuals to volunteer and be a part of the event.
“Over the past 50 years, our success and growth have been largely due to the hard work and commitment of our volunteers," says Kelly Stewart, Volunteer Coordinator for Festivals Acadiens et Créoles. "They love Festivals Acadiens et Créoles as much as we do. Their efforts have been instrumental in our achievements. We look forward to working with old friends and new faces this year and for years to come.”
Robert Vied has been volunteering for several years and even takes time out of his busy work schedule just to be at the festival grounds at Girard Park to help set up. His reason for volunteering is to help inspire the future generations to lend a hand.
"It's my favorite festival, I grew up coming to this festival and my kids now are starting to come to the festival," Vied says. "They are 4 and 1 and I want them to come to the festival as well and as they grew up to know their dad helps it exists and puts it on and keep it alive is why I do it."
As a Festivals Acadiens et Créoles volunteer, you can choose where you want to volunteer and how much time you'd like to contribute. In return for your time, volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and a front-row seat at the best Cajun and Creole music event in Acadiana, where you can meet people from all over the world.
To sign up, go here: Sign-up to Volunteer
