DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation seeks volunteers for 2018 Yorklyn Day festival event committee

YORKLYN – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation is seeking volunteers to serve on an event team in preparation for the 2018 Yorklyn Day festival. A volunteer recruitment meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 23 at the Center for Creative Arts, 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn, DE 19736.

The second annual Yorklyn Day event committee welcomes the public to be part of the volunteer team for the festival. Yorklyn Day 2018 will be held Sunday, July 1 in Yorklyn, and is hosted by the Division, Auburn Heights Preserve, and The Center for Creative Arts.

The many volunteer opportunities for Yorklyn Day include: manning the information tent, greeting visitors, event setup and breakdown, and program assistance. Members of the public, whether familiar with the activities, ready to volunteer, in need of community service hours, or curious about the event, are welcome to learn about the different opportunities available. No experience is needed.

Pre-registration is not required but is encouraged. More information is available by calling volunteer manager Kathleen Dempsey, Auburn Heights Preserve at 302-239-2385.

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Contact: Beth Shockley, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902