FORT WALTON BEACH — Organizers of the 8th Annual Latin Salsa Festival, being held June 13 at the Fort Walton Landing, seek volunteers.
Organizers particularly seek "school-age young adults" who need to fulfill service hours for their schools, organizations or college credits. Parental consent is required.
"It is very important for those wishing to volunteer to be able to enjoy having fun, enjoy meeting people and to have more fun!" a spokesperson said. "This is a high-energy, fast-moving and fun-for-all-ages event!
Volunteers — needed between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. — can work four, six or eight hours. Light to moderate lifting will be required. Everyone should dress lightly and wear only closed-toed shoes. Sunscreen or other protection is highly recommended.
Those interested may contact Jose Garcia, 240-4417, or email FWBoricuas@yahoo.com.
The Caribbean-style event — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 139 Brooks St. SE, in downtown Fort Walton Beach — is presented by Northwest Florida Boricuas Ausentes, Incorporated and Breeze Entertainment.
It includes ethnic foods, a variety of local and out-of-town vendors, fun activities for kids, and the rhythmic sounds of live salsa music and other Latin genres favorites.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Volunteers needed for Latin Salsa Festival in Fort Walton Beach