As a further note on my observations about the overwhelming demands of organising big carnivals using volunteer labour.. Its not just a local issue.
http://www.nopesport.com/news/1539-volunteers-need...-
" My friends in Piemonte, Italy are organising the World Masters OC in Sestriere in early August.
The Piemonte orienteers are a very small, but select band, and they are desparate to find volunteers (experienced orienteers) who may be able to help. There would be no help towards the travel to Sestriere, but full board in a hotel and team kit would be provided.
The dates are 1st -11th August, and anyone interested can choose between doing all 12 days, or Aug 1-6 or Aug 6-11.
The organisers are looking for people who can help with a large orienteering event, anything from accreditation, to start & finish, to erecting the arenas. "