Volunteers Needed to Set Sail for a One-of-A-Kind Opportunity!

Green Bay (April 26, 2006) - More than 700 local volunteers are needed to make the Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival a success! Area residents are being recruited to serve as a “volunteer crew” for this exciting, family-friendly event in downtown Green Bay July 27-31. From taking tickets to working directly with ship crews, there are a variety of ways for people to become part of the action. Individuals wishing to volunteer can contact the Volunteer Center at (920) 429-9445, or complete an online application at www.tallshipgreenbay.com.

The Volunteer Center of Brown County has been contracted to recruit volunteers and assist with the management of this valuable resource. “We’re just delighted to be part of this project,” said Christine Danielson, Executive Director of the Volunteer Center. “This will be a really unique way for some of the great volunteers in our community to pitch in and help create a wonderful event for everyone to enjoy!”

Jobs on the “Volunteer Crew” include:

• Ship Liaison: Work as an ambassador between Green Bay and that particular ship and work with the ships’ captains to purchase supplies, run errands, etc..
• Collection of Tickets: Collect tickets at main gate from patrons and help give directions and information to event guests.
• Crowd Control: Help direct foot traffic, help keep lines orderly and moving smoothly.
• Grounds Maintenance: Help maintain festival grounds to ensure a safe and clean atmosphere for attendees.

The Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival will bring 14 tall ships to the Port of Green Bay and it’s possible more ships will choose to visit. The festival, complete with ship tours, entertainment and food, is expected to draw 50,000 people from a five-state region. Go to www.tallshipgreenbay.com for more information.

The Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival is a cooperative effort of Downtown Green Bay, Inc., Packer Country Visitor and Convention Bureau, Port of Green Bay and City of Green Bay. Special thanks to major event supporters Baylake Bank, AT&T and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation.