Fall Fest at Pioneers Rest Cemetery
ORGANIZATION: PIONEERS REST CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
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Fall Fest is a community event with vendors, food trucks, historic reenctments, children's activities, and much more. Parking is provided at Tarrant County College River Campus east parking lots. There is very little parking at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, so shuttle vans will transport people to and from the parking lots.
2 Shifts
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Sun Oct 13, 2024
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12:00 PM to 04:30 PM CST
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Spots available: 3
You will alternate with another driver to provide breaks.
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Sun Oct 13, 2024
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08:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 4
You will alternate with another driver to provide a break.
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About PIONEERS REST CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
Location:
620 Samuels Avenue, FORT WORTH, TX 76102, US
Mission Statement
To retain the historic integrity of Pioneers Rest Cemetery by managing and maintaining attractive and serene grounds out of respect for those interred within and for the benefit of descendants and the community.
Description
Pioneers Rest Cemetery was established in 1850 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as Fort Worth's first and oldest public cemetery. Many early settlers and veterans of every American war from the War of 1812 to World War II are buried in Pioneers Rest. An annual fundraiser called Fall Fest, which is free to the public, will be held again in 2024 with reenactments, vendors, silent auction, antique cars, and children's activities. In 2023, QR code signs were placed on 20 gravesites, so that individuals could use their phones to learn more about each person. With grants from several organizations, the main entrance and Sexton's Cottage will be renovated in 2024.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
Sun Oct 13, 2024
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
620 Samuels AvenueFort Worth, TX 76102
(32.7658 ,-97.32837 )
DATE POSTED
August 14, 2024
SKILLS
- English
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hour shifts during day
- Volunteer will be asked to drive a shuttle van to and from TCC parking lots to cemetery. Orientation for a maximum of 1 hour on Saturday prior to event on Sunday will be required at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, 620 Samuels Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76102.