Volunteer with Kids at the Children’s Area – NC Azalea Festival Street Fair!

The North Carolina Azalea Festival is Wilmington’s annual community celebration and the largest festival of its kind in the state. Founded in 1948, the Azalea Festival has emerged as Wilmington’s premier event. Each April, a full week of natural beauty, big-name entertainment, festive galas, fun family events and Southern hospitality come together to showcase the charms of the Wilmington area. The Festival’s concerts, fairs and special events such as the Parade are viewed by more than one million people each year, The Southeast Tourism Society often selects the North Carolina Azalea Festival as one of its Top 20 Events. All of the festival's events are planned and executed by committees of volunteers. Come join us!

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Love working with kids? Enjoy high-energy, community events? Come be part of the fun at the Children’s Area during the North Carolina Azalea Festival Street Fair!

We’re looking for friendly, dependable volunteers to help run free games and activities for children and families attending the Street Fair. This is a hands-on, joyful role where you’ll be right in the middle of the action helping kids play, laugh, and make great memories.

🗓 Volunteer Shifts Available

• Saturday, April 11 | 1 30 PM – 5 30 PM (4 people)
• Sunday, April 12 | 9 30 AM – 1 30 PM (5 people)
• Sunday, April 12 | 1 30 PM – 5 30 PM (5 people)
  
  

👋 What You’ll Do

• Welcome children and families to the Children’s Area
• Help facilitate simple, free games and activities
• Encourage participation and keep the energy positive and fun
• Provide light supervision to ensure a safe, engaging environment
  
  

No special skills required—just a great attitude and comfort interacting with kids!

🌟 This Is a Great Fit For

• Anyone who enjoys working with children and being part of a lively community event
• Teachers, camp counselors, and childcare providers
• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers
• Students needing volunteer hours
  
  

💚 What’s In It For You

• A fun, meaningful way to give back to the community
• Volunteer/service hours (if needed)
• The chance to make a real impact on a child’s festival experience
• Meet other community-minded volunteers and organizers
  
  

If you’re upbeat, patient, and love seeing kids have a great time, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. Join us in making the Children’s Area one of the most memorable parts of the Street Fair!