Michigan State Fair Volunteers Needed!

It goes without saying that volunteers are critical to the success of the Michigan State Fair. Volunteers assist in a variety of ways and positions from welcoming and directing the crowds of visitors to cheering on our 5K runners. Our volunteers join us from all walks of life and are from a broad array of communities and organizations across the State of Michigan. If you are interested in sharing your valuable time, energy and enthusiasm during Labor Day weekend, your dedication will greatly contribute to the success of this event! We are grateful for the many volunteers who share their time and talents with us. WHO ARE THESE VOLUNTEERS? PARTNERSHIPS We are fortunate to have volunteer participation from the employees of Ascension Michigan for the 2025 Michigan State Fair! Additionally, our long-standing partnership with the Detroit Moslem Shriners not only expands our volunteer base but also provides our attendees with a valuable look into what the Shrine organization does. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Most volunteer shifts require standing for the duration of the 4-hour shift. There will be shift captains coming around throughout the duration of the shift in order to relieve volunteers for a break if needed. Friendly and welcoming to fairgoers. Ability to arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift to allow time for check-in and placement at your shift location. All volunteers will be subject to a criminal background check. BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING As a benefit, volunteers receive a t-shirt, commemorative pin, meal voucher, and an Ultimate wristband providing access to the State Fair following the volunteer shift. An Ultimate Wristband includes fair entry and unlimited carnival rides and circus performances. The Ultimate Wristband is non-transferable and can only be used for one day. VOLUNTEER POSITIONS ENTERTAINMENT Do you love music, entertainment AND working with others? Entertainment volunteers take part in outdoor hospitality services involving our stage performers at pre-set check-in stations throughout the day. Tasks may include checking in performers as they arrive and wrist-banding. No equipment or instrument handling is necessary, as this will be the full responsibility of the performer. INFORMATION BOOTH Become a true ambassador for the State Fair in this very important volunteer role! If you enjoy working with the public, this volunteer position is for you. We are looking for positive, warm and welcoming volunteers to hand out fair information and direct fair-goers to various points throughout the fair grounds. STROLLING INFORMATION Are you a charismatic individual who loves assisting individuals? Become a strolling info ambassador and hand out fair information, answer questions and direct fair-goers to various points of the fairgrounds. This position will require walking throughout the fairgrounds with an infromation backpack on that will allow guests to easily find you as needed with questions. You will be provided with an information binder with answers to the FAQ as well as event maps and brocheures. SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM The Senior Citizens' Program is an event within the Michigan State Fair to celebrate the Senior Citizens' from all over Michigan. Servers, Restrooms Attendants, Bus Greeters, Hostesses, Contest Motivators, Table Setters, and Traffic Directors are needed. WELCOME AMBASSADOR If you love working with people, this is the volunteer position for you! We are looking for outgoing, enthusiastic, smiling faces to welcome and direct our anxious fair-goers. You may be simply welcoming and directing fair attendees! *Please note that this is an active position where volunteers will be on their feet and walking* MOOVIN' THRU THE MIDWAY 5K Love being part of high energy events? During the Moovin' Thru the Midway 5K, volunteers help direct runners through the course, and cheer them on all the way to the finish line! ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER INFORMATION WHAT TO BRING? Please understand that we suggest dressing for the heat. We will provide you a volunteer t-shirt upon arrival at check-in. Your t-shirt can be worn with khaki pants, nice jeans or shorts. Please wear these items as well as comfortable closed toe shoes. If you would like, you may bring a water bottle as we have refill stations available. We will also have captains coming around during the duration of the 4-hour shift to check in with volunteers. We suggest that you leave all personal items at home or in your vehicle. There is limited space in our show office to leave personal items. The Michigan State Fair is not responsible for lost or stolen items. You will need to provide your own transportation to your volunteer shift. Once you arrive, please notify the parking attendant that you are volunteering and they will direct you further. WE ARE SO THANKFUL THERE IS A “U” IN VOLUNTEER!