Local Living Festival 2015
Your willingness to help is very much appreciated!
BENEFITS: As a small token of our appreciation, all volunteers completing a two hour shift that day are given free admission to the panoply of Festival workshops, exhibits, demonstrations and activities. (Some minor exceptions may apply for vendors charging for face painting, hay rides, etc.). You will also have access to the Volunteer Hospitality tent for light refreshments. Annnd, our undying gratitude!
There are two options below - assignments prior to the Festival and those immediately around the day of the Festival.
Please return the Sign Up Form below noting your preferences for either category.
Thank You!
Pre-Festival Volunteer Engagement
See "Day-of Festival" also, below.
____ General On-Site (please see the Volunteer Sign Up below)
____ Poster-Hanging (ongoing, every 2-3 weeks - help with one session or sign up as a 'regular!'
____ Lawn Sign Distribution (distribution in early September and collection immediately after the Festival)
____ Festival Signage (help create in advance and / or set up day-of)
____ Autumn Decorating in the Park (this is a fun one - let your imagination go and design an Autumn wonderscape! Or, just get some pumpkins and cornstalks donated, that's fun too!)
____ Donations of Bulk Copying or Printing (this one is always helpful!)
____ Create Festival Program app for phones
____ I am available (for specific small tasks as needed, and only if able; no guilt!)
____ Please note your interests (or any other for ways you can help!)
Day-of Festival
Sign Up Form
Please copy the entire form below into an email, fill in the blanks and send to: LocalLivingFestival@gmail.com
NOTE: If you are not sure which shifts you are available for yet, please return the form to us with that noted and we'll be in touch as the event grows closer! We need to know we have you on board, so thank you for letting us know!
I am available to work at the Festival (feel free to check more than one shift!):
___ Wednesday, September 23, sign-making, 6:30-8:30 pm
___ Thursday, September 24, sign-making, 10-noon
___ Thursday, September 24, sign-making, noon-2 pm
___ Thursday, September 24, sign-making, 2-4 pm
___ Thursday, September 24,sign-making, 4-6 pm
___ Thursday, September 24, sign-making, 6-8 pm
___ Friday, September 25, set-up, 2-4 pm
___ Friday, September 25, set-up, 4-6 pm
___ Friday, September 25, set-up, 6-8 pm
___ Saturday, September 26, (day of Festival), set up, 7-9 am
___ Saturday, September 26, 9-11 am
___ Saturday, September 26, 11am-1 pm
___ Saturday, September 26, 1-3 pm
___ Saturday, September 26, 3-5 pm
___ Saturday, September 26, 5-7 pm
___ Saturday, October 3, home tours, 12-4 pm (limited positions needed)
IMPORTANT!
___ Maximum number of two-hour shifts you're willing to work in one day (1, 2, 3, etc. or "all that I checked off")
NOTE: If you check off several shifts above, we will assume you are willing to work all of them - unless you indicate here the maximum number of two-hour shifts you are committing to.
Assignments I would do (feel free to check more than one task!):
___ staff the Welcome Tent, greet people
___ work in the Hospitality area (where volunteers and exhibitors get refreshments)
___ be a general go-fer (very important!)
___ assist exhibitors (unloading in the AM or to watch their booth while giving a workshop)
___ technology assistance
___ collect entry fees for workshops
___ assist workshop presenters / distribute/collect attendee evaluations / evaluate workshop efficacy
___ assist with set-up and clean-up
___ assist at Children’s Tent (help share various educational activities)
___ distribute and collect evaluation forms
___ promote Zero Waste opportunities
___ anything/miscellaneous
Last But Not Least:
___ I have physical limitations (please note what is most appropriate for you to do, or prefer not to do, if so inclined):
___ Special needs or accommodations you would like to share with us:
Name:
Address and Zip:
Home or Work Phone:
Cell Phone (for that day):
Email:
Emergency Contact:
(name and phone)
Contact information for others who may be willing to help (we’ll send them a nice note, or call them if no email provided):
______________________________________________________________________
Please send to:
LocalLivingFestival@gmail.com
The Local Living Festival Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to confirm your volunteer shift and responsibilities or coordinate your assigned hours closer to the event (if you could not decide what shifts to choose.)
Thank you for volunteering!
Local Living Festival September 26 9:30 to 5 Canton Village Green
Coordinated in partnership between the Local Living Venture, United Helpers Sustainability Committee & Village of Canton Sustainability Committee
Local Living Venture P.O. Box 736, Canton, NY 13617 LocalLivingFestival@gmail.com 315-347-4223 www.LocalLivingVenture.org