2010 Festival Volunteer Teams
Following is a list of available job descriptions for our 2010 Volunteer Teams.
Team Leader
If you are a volunteer considering six shifts or more, come and join our group of Team Leaders. Most of our volunteer areas require a TEAM LEADER to manage them and the volunteers assigned to them. This includes getting the areas going in the morning and helping to close them down at the end of day. In addition, you will meet and greet volunteers assigned to your area, provide them with an orientation, delegate tasks, ensure they receive breaks and communicate with the Volunteer Coordinator. TEAM LEADERS will also be responsible for contacting their volunteers to confirm their attendance the day before each shift.
Festival Set-Up Crew
This takes place on Monday May 24, 2010 starting at 10:00am. This position involves joining us at Olympic Plaza to set up the Festival. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers who help out on this day.
Festival Tear Down
This takes place on Saturday May 29, 2010 after the site is closed to the public. Volunteers will help in taking down the Festival. Dinner will be provided for all volunteers who help out on this day.
Volunteer Check-In
Welcome volunteers, check them into the master schedule, distribute Festival identification, t-shirts and performance tickets, provide directions to volunteer areas and answer questions. After the initial rush, some volunteers may be reassigned to other teams in need.
Artist & Volunteer Hospitality/Green Team
Help create a relaxing atmosphere for artists, volunteers and patrons. Help prepare and distribute snacks to our hospitality areas as well as "police the area" to help keep our site clean, and divert bottles and cans to the recycler. Volunteers in this area will also help set up and run the lunchroom when it is open.
Lunch Time Floater (11:00am to 2:00pm)
This volunteer will need to be prepared to fill in any gaps we may have in ANY of our activities. This position provides a great opportunity to experience the entire Festival. Duties include manning the lunchroom door, as well as relieving others for lunch.
Information & Media Check-In
Festival questions are answered here. Festival patrons and local media are directed to this information hub where you will have the answers to all their questions at your fingertips. Maps, media kits, answers to commonly asked questions are all provided. This is a mature volunteer position and knowledge about the Festival and the venues is essential. Information booths will be set up both inside and outside.
Front of House (Ushering)
Before and after each performance you will assist audience members in and out of the theatre.
Workshop Ambassador
During the Festival a number of workshops are offered for both children and adults. Volunteers in this area will be responsible for taking vouchers, leading groups to their workshops, and monitoring doors during the workshops.
Traffic Crew
Meet and greet school buses and assist children in crossing the street safely. This volunteer opportunity is sometimes overlooked by prospective volunteers. It is a demanding and fun job. What we do here sets the tone a school's visit. Join the traffic team as a goodwill ambassador of the Festival.
Ambassador Crew
Meet buses and guide groups to theatres to ensure they get to shows on time.
Lost & Found Tent
Work in conjunction with security experts to help maintain a safe environment. The Lost and Found Tent will be a meeting place for groups who get separated, as well as handling all lost articles.
The Labyrinth Inflatable Maze
This area requires mature and responsible volunteers to help patrol the safety of the maze. Volunteers will be positioned in the entrance and exit areas of the maze. Airbrush Face Painting
Due to health and safety concerns, face painting is now done by professional airbrush artists, but we still need volunteers to help guide our young patrons through the whole process.
Whale Tales
Come join the extremely entertaining Kids Play Klassics back in the whale this year for some exciting tales. Volunteers will assist the group by monitoring the entrance and exit of the giant inflatable whale. Energetic, responsible and enthusiastic volunteers needed.
Chalk 'Art' Wall
Volunteers in this area will help children create their own colourful masterpiece on one of our two chalk walls on site this year.
Qualico's Clayground
Children dig into clay and create their own miniature masterpiece. They then add their creation to the main sculpture and watch as the castle grows through the week.
Portable Art Tent
This is a large activity area where volunteers guide and encourage children's creativity with pre-planned crafts.
YouthInk Comics Corner
Back by popular demand! Volunteers will assist young people with the creation of their very own comic books.
Wax Hands
A Festival favorite of both volunteers and patrons alike. Volunteers will help children cast their hands in wax and dye it with funky colours.
Tunes Tent
Here's your chance to be the master of ceremonies at a Karaoke Tent. Assist people with their song selection and costume choices, then stand back and let the stars shine.
Scholar's Choice Activity Centre
In the Scholar's Choice Activity Tent, children are encouraged to build whatever their imagination creates. Come To Play!
Nylon Zoo/Hands-On-Playground
Lead group games and supervise children in this active play area that uses hula-hoops, balls, and so much more. This activity requires volunteers that have lots of energy and enthusiasm. In the Nylon Zoo you will assist children in dressing up in brightly coloured costumes and leading them in a parade around Olympic Plaza.
Creative Kids Museum at the Telus World of Science-Calgary
Come join the Creative Kids Museum at the Telus World of Science Team to help kids create a giant mobile. Volunteers will be there to assist children with ideas and encourage imagination as they create their part of the mobile.
Saturday Gate Admissions
This year the Festival will be charging admission to the outdoor site for the Saturday public day. Volunteers in this position will be monitoring gates, taking payment and providing patrons with re-entry stamps. This is a mature volunteer position.
Artists' Merchandise Sales
Tables will be set up in all the venues, including out at the Community Stage to sell artist merchandise to the public. Volunteers will be responsible for running each of these tables. Shift times for merchandise will coincide with performance times.
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