Feis Maitiú, 2024 will begin in two weeks time on Wednesday, 31st January. This will be our 97th Feis.
The Feis is run by the Feis Director with the support of a small Executive team and a number of voluntary stewards, who assist with the day to day management of the Feis. We have been very fortunate that our stewards have been loyal and faithful, returning year after year to help with the Festival. Due to retirement, graduation and emigration we have lost a number of key personnel over the last few years. We are now very short of stewards and help.
So we are sending out an invite to anyone who could help in the office, Green Room or on Stage during the 2024 Festival run. We are asking for a commitment of approximately 3 hrs a session, and you can do as few or as many sessions in a week as you are available for. Training will be provided and there will be support during your sessions.
Please note that though you will have the opportunity to see and hear performances, there are, nonetheless, tasks to be completed so that the performances can happen.
We will hold an open training day on Sunday, 28th January to meet with the Feis team, learn how the Feis works and what support is needed. Please, please give this some serious consideration. We need help and support in order for the Feis to operate.
The Feis is a community event, run by the community for the community. It cannot happen without people willing to step up and help. We need that help and we need it now.
So come along on Sunday, 28th January at 2:30 for 3:00pm, have a coffee with us, chat and volunteer to help. You would be surprised how rewarding and fulfilling the role can be!
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