Volunteer at the Taste of Surprise & Art Festival

The Taste of Surprise is food, fun and entertainment all while fueling childhood literacty through Dolly Parton's Imagination Libray which puts books in the hands of local children from ages 0-5.

Help make this event a huge success by volunteering your time and skills.

Why Volunteer?

Make an Impact

Your time directly supports local children and families.

Learn and Grow

Gain hands-on experience in event coordination, hospitality, and logistics.

Get Noticed

All of our volunteers will be recognized on the website and the directory.

Community

Work alongside neighbors and leaders to create a memorable event.

Bring this Festival to Life

We have roles for every skill and schedule. Here is what we need:

Pre Event: Help us with the planning, coordination, logistics, marketing and more.

Setup & Teardown: Booths, tables, signage, and cleanup.

Admissions & Ticketing: Greet guests, scan tickets, and share event info.

Restaurant Runners: Support participating restaurants with supplies and logistics.

Guest Services: Answer questions, guide attendees, and keep the festival flowing.

Stage & Entertainment Crew: Assist performers and keep the schedule on track.

Floaters: Flexible volunteers ready to help wherever needed.

Questions??

Together, we'll make this year's festival unforgettable! Let's help put more books into the hands of local children.