TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — As the Tucson Meet Yourself (TMY) festival gears up to mark its 50th anniversary, organizers are calling on the community to be a part of this historic milestone by volunteering to help make the event a success.
TMY has been a beloved gift to the Tucson community for more than 50 years, and volunteers are essential to making the festival a success.
Over 600 people volunteer each year. Currently, Tucson Meet Yourself Director Nelda Ruiz says they still need about 200 people to sign up.
"Our volunteers are literally our bloodlines to Tucson Meet Yourself. Without our volunteers, we would not be able to produce the three-day cultural festival. We rely so much on their support commitment and labor. And we are so appreciative," TMY Volunteer Director, Nelda Ruiz told KGUN 9.
Tucson Meet Yourself celebrates Tucson's diverse community through food, dance, music, and folk arts. New this year is a beer garden—something Ruiz says they've never done.
Shifts are from Tuesday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 15.
Sign up for a 4.5-hour shift with various essential tasks and receive a $10 food voucher.
For volunteer registration and more info, visit Tucson Meet Yourself.
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