San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment
Volunteer Information
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment.
More than 15,000 visitors joined us for the Festival in 2009. Highlights of the event include living history camps, craft demonstrations and vendors reflecting Texas in the 19th Century. There are musicians and entertainers, a children’s arts and crafts area, and of course, the largest battle reenactment in the state. As a volunteer, you will learn how Texas won its independence. You will also meet new people, feel good about giving back to your community, and, most importantly, have fun!
We are most grateful for your support in helping the continued growth of this important educational event. Each and every volunteer position is critical to the success of the San Jacinto Day Festival. We will contact you by e-mail to confirm your assigned area and time slot prior to the day of the event. You will also receive a parking pass and directions. There is no admission fee for the Festival.
Volunteer areas include:
• Working in the Information and Volunteer Check-in Booths during the Festival
• Helping kids in the Children’s Craft Area
• Setting up tents and chairs, decoration, signage (all day Friday, April 23 and early April 24)
• Tearing down tents, removing banners and signage (starting at 3pm on Saturday, April 24)
• Offering directions and assistance at Shuttle Bus pick-up/drop-off points
To become a volunteer:
Please complete the Volunteer Form and be sure to indicate the times you are available. Forms can be found below.
Completed forms should be signed and submitted to:
Volunteer Coordinator, Eddie Weller, via fax at (281) 929-4693;
or by email at eddie.weller@sjcd.edu by April 9, 2010.
You may also contact: Sellmark, Festival Organizer, 909 NE Loop 410, Suite 717, San Antonio, TX 78209; phone: (210) 824-9474; fax: (210) 824-9318; OR email: admin@sellmarkusa.com
On the day of the event:
Please arrive approximately one hour earlier than your assigned time. You will park in the designated area for volunteers and take the golf cart shuttle service to the Festival site. REGISTER AT THE VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN BOOTH, where you will receive your instructions and a ticket for a FREE lunch.
The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site is located 19 miles east of downtown Houston. Take Beltway 8 or Loop 610 to Hwy. 225 East (Texas Independence Trail). Exit Independence Parkway and turn left. Go through the park’s stone entranceway and then turn right at the reflection pond. On Festival Day, you will be directed to special parking areas.
On behalf of the San Jacinto Museum of History Association, THANK YOU!
