Shifts From: International Folk Art Market

This shift takes place on the first day of artist booth set up. During this time, a Russian interpreter volunteer will be stationed near the Production Office at the center of the Market to interpret for Russian-speaking artists as they request rental equipment, handyperson support, and booth supplies.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Scheduling Note: The first three shifts occur during Artist Booth Setup. During this time, a Russian interpreter volunteer will be stationed near the Production Office at the center of the Market to interpret for Russian-speaking artists as they request rental equipment, handyperson support, and booth supplies.

The evening shift occurs during IFAM's Opening Night Celebration. Volunteers will need to wear their volunteer t-shirts in order to enter the Market footprint.

Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities. Interpreter volunteers should do their best to support those individual needs. Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

The evening shift occurs during our Saturday Night Market event. 

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

The Market closes at 4pm and artists begin packing up their work then. Volunteers during the Sunday afternoon shift will be asked to assist artists in this process. This is a crucial role; please consider signing up to help on Sunday afternoon!

This shift takes place on the last day of the Market, our Sunday free Community Day. Artists are able to discount their work during the afternoon Market session.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.