Every July, SeafoodFest, Ballard's biggest event of the year, needs approximately 150 volunteers to keep it running smoothly. In 2010, with the addition of the KidsZone, an additional 100 helpers are being recruited.

The SeafoodFest Committee is looking for help with set-up and tear-down, selling raffle tickets, being part of the “green team” for recycling and trash, ice wrangling, music stage volunteers and working with children in the KidsZone.

With expanded hours, there will also be a need for a couple new “Team Shifts” for the Information Booth and Salmon BBQ.

Individuals, organizations and businesses are welcome to volunteer or provide four or eight volunteers for the available shifts.

Groups are encouraged to show their team spirit by wearing T-shirts or other items promoting their individual organizations.

Anyone interested in volunteering can email seafoodfestvolunteer@hotmail.com or visit www.seafoodfest.org/volunteers and fill out the volunteer questionnaire.