Volunteers will be provided orientation ahead of time– orientation takes about half an hour. Below are some volunteer jobs available:
- Set Up – organize tables, help service providers set up their booths, put up signs ·
- Break Down - fold up tables, sweep floor, take down posters, bag up trash
- Welcome Table - greet indivduals as they walk in, instruct them where to go
- Housekeeping – maintain the environment at the event - run errands for service providers, keep trash cans empty, help people as needed
- Serve Food – serve prepared foods, make sure food table is clean and accessible, be prepared to help direct people as needed
- Greeters - before participants start moving through the event, meet them and sit down with them, fill out a short survey about what they are interested in. Provide participants with with a map of the event, offer to accompany them to the various booths, and do so until the participant feels like they don’t need assistance any more.
- Child Center – Must have child care expierence. Play with children in a special area designed with child-centered fun activities while their parents are working with other service providers. 5 volunteers per shift.
- Pet Center - Must have pet care expierence. Welcome participants who have pets and work with other pet care professionals while owners are inside the event.
- Exit-Survey Table – hand out short exit surveys and “goodie bags”
Volunteer groups who are participating in this event will be listed belwo. A list of the names of individuals who have volunteered is being kept with the organizers of the event. If you want to volunteer, please contact us!!
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