Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Volunteer opportunities for PrideFest


Quadrant Coordinator
Direct volunteer team on-site for assigned quadrant to load-in, build, maintain, and take-down infrastructure Pride weekend. Assist in recruitment of Quadrant Operations Volunteers.

Requirements: Must be able to assist with hanging banners, carrying heavy materials, and with overall operations for assigned quadrant, must be able to be on feet for an extended period of time. Additional application information required. If interested, contact Rahn Anderson, Volunteer Coordinator.

Commitment: Meet weekly with Operations Volunteer Coordinator in June. Work on-site full time Friday - Sunday of Pride.

Check out more volunteer opportunities after the jump.

Operations Volunteer
Work with assigned Quadrant Coordinator to load-in, build, maintain, or take-down infrastructure for assigned quadrant Pride weekend. Assist as necessary with operations at all Center-run booths, including tickets, merchandise and alcohol sales.
Assist with overall operations as-needed.

Requirements: Must be able to assist with hanging banners, carrying heavy materials, and must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time.

Commitment: Minimum one 4 hour shift Pride weekend.

Park Ranger
Park Rangers assist Denver PD, Guardian Angels, traffic control, and guests as needed. They monitor guests at the festival and report any problems or potential problems to appropriate agency. They do not intervene in problematic situations, but instead monitor and report to Denver PD, Guardian Angels, or
First Aid. Rangers monitor any “canvassing” operations in the park and make sure they have proper credentials. They assist guests with concerns as needed.

Requirements: Rangers must be able to walk throughout the festival during their shift.

Commitment: Minimum one 4 hourshift Pride weekend.

Traffic Control
Traffic Control works throughout the day, particularly in the morning and evening, to ensure that all vehicle traffic is moving in an approved and appropriate manner. They monitor all barricaded intersections and direct traffic as appropriate.

Requirements: Volunteers must be able to remain on their feet andmobile during their shift. Volunteers must feel comfortable being politely assertive with inappropriate vehicle traffic.

Commitment: Minimum one 4 hour shift Pride weekend.

Entertainment / Festival
Interactive Areas
These volunteers will help with set-up and take-down and will assist with activities and crowd management in entertainment areas including the Parade, Family
Interactive, Dance Stage, Main Stage, VIP Experience, Volunteer Check-In, and The Center information tent.

Commitment: Minimum one 4 hour shift Pride weekend.

Family Field Day
Family Field Day volunteers work with kids, parents, event volunteers and vendors to ensure that this aspect of the festival is running safely and smoothly.
Responsibilities may include, check-in, running games, handing out prizes, and general set-up, take down and operations.

Commitment: Minimum one 4 hour shift Saturday, June 21.

For more information about volunteer opportunities,
contact Rahn Anderson at The Center.
303-733-7743, x109
RAnderson2@glbtcolorado.org

No comments: