(Port Orchard, WA) - Volunteers are needed to help with the 2012 Kitsap County Water Festival. The festival, set for Tuesday, April 17 will be held at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. The Water Festival, created in 1995, hosts up to 1,200 students from across the county each year. Students learn the importance of protecting precious water resources and practical ways to implement water quality measures at home.

Volunteers help with games and activities, guide student groups, and help with setup and breakdown at the festival. Volunteers are provided with lunch and receive a free official Kitsap Water Festival t-shirt to wear during the event and take home at the end of the day.

To volunteer and complete an online application, go to www.kitsapgov.com/sswm/waterfestival.htm . For more information, contact Kimberly Jones at kimberly.jones@kitsappublichealth.org or (360) 337-5222.

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