June 17, 2005

 

Volunteers Needed for Omani Folklife Festival in Washington, DC

 

Where:  Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2005

 

When:  June 23-27 and june 30 -July 4

 

What:  The Smithsonian Institute is seeking 150 volunteers for the task of aiding over 100 Omani participants before and during the festival.

 

Pre-festival:  Tasks Include helping the participants with housing, transportation, and in answering any questions the participants may have.

 

During the festival:  Volunteers will assist the participants in presentation areas, artisan areas, food posts, and other occupational stations.

 

Requirements:  Volunteers should have excellent people skills and sensitivities.  Arabic speaking skills or a rudimentary understanding of the Arabic language is a plus!  Appreciation of the Omani culture is a must.

 

Interested?  Please contact Barbara Bogarosh, Esq. at (202)275-2003 or bogaroshb@si.edu or fill out the volunteer questionnaire at:

www.folklife.si.edu .

 

Thank you for your support!

 

Dr. Talib Al-Salmi

Cultural Attache