The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Boating Programs group is recruiting volunteers to help staff a booth at the 2010 Seattle Boat Show.

The boat show runs from Jan. 29 through Feb. 6 at the Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle (across the street from Safeco Field). Show hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The boat show will feature more than 1,000 recreational watercraft on display, as well as seminars and the latest boating accessories. The show also includes the Outdoor Afloat Show on South Lake Union.

Volunteers will be accompanied by staff from the program or boating-affiliated organizations to help provide information to the public. Volunteers are needed for the following shifts. Volunteers who can stay and help with the booth for an entire day are especially needed.

• Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 9 p.m.

• Friday: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 9 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 3 to 9 p.m.

• Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 1 to 6 p.m.

Boat show volunteers will receive one pass per shift and reimbursement for parking (receipts and travel vouchers must be submitted after the show). Overnight lodging, mileage and salary will not be paid for by the State Parks Boating Programs.

To volunteer for the boat show or for more information, call 360-902-8833 or 360-902-8837 or send an e-mail to cathie.barnes@parks.wa.gov or linh.hoang@parks.wa.gov. Please type SEATTLE BOAT SHOW in the subject line. Be sure to include contact information and specify what days and shifts are desired.