Volunteers 16 years of age and older are sought for Mission Viejo’s spectacular two-day Arts Alive Festival May 5-6.
This spectacular spring event takes place from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 at Oso Viejo Community Park on the Village Green and at the neighboring Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
This year’s festival celebrates the arts relevant to the 1950s with a plethora of cultural, artistic and environmental activities along with top-notch entertainment. The fun-filled festival will also boast the special talents of the great animators of the 20th century, with a special appearance by TV Animation Director Steve Hickner of DreamWorks Studios.
High school students seeking community service hours and seniors who enjoy interacting with others are sought to help with interactive arts and crafts activities throughout the weekend. Volunteers will also help entertainers, presenters or assisting artists with hands-on art activities and more. Volunteer shifts are from three to eight hours, depending on the person’s availability. Positions that include sitting throughout shifts are available.
To volunteer, visit http://cityofmissionviejo.org/artsalivefestival and complete the volunteer application, or e-mail vsullivan@cityofmissionviejo.org with your name, contact information and availability.


