We love a good volunteer T-shirt, and this year we’re giving you something else to take home: real experience you can put on your résumé.
Introducing Dogwood Service & Skills, a new program for volunteers ages 15 and up. You’ll help bring community events to life, get access to free courses, and learn how to describe the skills you’ve built so a future employer can see what you bring to the table. That could mean helping a vendor get ready for opening, welcoming festival guests, or working with a team to keep an event running smoothly.
Here’s how it works
Kickoff: January 6, 2027
Format: Hybrid, with online learning and in-person service
Eligibility: Ages 15 and up
Completion: At least 40 community service hours over five months. We’ll provide opportunities to earn all 40 hours.
Whether you’re getting ready for your first job or looking for a new way to give back, we’d love to have you on the team. Come serve the community you love and leave with experience you can take into whatever comes next.
Come help bring the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival to life! Whether you enjoy welcoming guests, lending a hand behind the scenes, or capturing the moments that make Dogwood special, there’s a place for you on our volunteer team.
Volunteers may serve in different areas throughout the festival, and assignments may vary by shift based on event needs. Opportunities include:
Helping vendors check in, find their spaces, and get set up
Welcoming guests, answering questions, and giving directions
Assisting with ice, concession, and festival merchandise sales
Keeping hydration stations stocked and helping guests find water
Capturing photos and videos and assisting with social media content
Supporting car and bike shows with check-in, staging, and guest assistance
Pitching in with event setup, cleanup, and other duties as needed
Have a role you’d love to try? Let us know when you sign up. We’ll do our best to match your interests and skills with where help is needed. But, please not there are no promises.
Thank you for sharing your time and helping us give our community a festival to look forward to!
