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Tiny House Festival needs volunteers

By
Jennifer Jacobs
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 — Issue 371

BRATTLEBORO — Helpers are needed at Brattleboro's very own, first-ever Tiny House Fest Vermont on Sunday, Sept. 4.

Many jobs and different shifts are available, including pre-event tasks. Volunteers will gain admission to the festival and some other fun perks.

For more information about volunteering or to sign up, contact Jennifer Jacobs, volunteer coordinator, at [email protected].

For more information about the festival or to buy a festival pass (and tiny house inspired local art), visit indiegogo.com/projects/tiny-house-fest-vermont#/.

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