Another YESS volunteer opportunity
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28 Jun 2018 |
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 Edmonton Strathcona
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Here are 4 events that need Volunteer HELP! Wishing everyone a fabulous SUMMER!
Pop-Up Roller Rink Fundraiser – Southgate Shopping Centre
Call Out for Volunteers - June 28th to August 6
Event: Pop-Up Roller Rink Fundraiser – Southgate Shopping Centre
Dates: June 28 through to August 6th
Place: Southgate Shopping Centre
Volunteers Needed: 1 volunteer per shift – two shifts per day for 40 days; 80 shifts
Shifts: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM & 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
11:00 AM to 2:30 PM & 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM (Sundays)
Tasks: With good Customer Service, you will help man the roller rink by handing out roller
skates and helmets, getting folks to sign the waiver form, and help reinforce the rules.
Take payment, debit and handle cash. You will be accompanied by one of the Guest
Services Reps from the Southgate Centre, and of course staff from Southgate will be
overseeing the project.
With a guaranteed minimum of $10,000. all the proceeds collected from the pop-up roller rink will go towards the organization providing the volunteers. They have selected YESS, and we are happy to take on the challenge, knowing that we have an enthusiastic core of volunteers to help. Please let me know if you or someone you know would be able to take on a shift or two for such a great cause. volunteer@yess.org Thank you!
Event: Porkapalooza BBQ Festival - June 16 and 17, 2018
The Porkapalooza BBQ Festival’s mission is to bring the culinary art of BBQ to the city of Edmonton in a family-oriented event. The festival provides the opportunity to bring in
Western Canada’s top BBQ enthusiasts to compete in Edmonton’s only BBQ competition
sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society. The festival also showcases local musicians, a Kids
Zone, BBQ competition, beer gardens and a food demonstration stage. We expect BBQ
enthusiasts from all over Alberta and Western Canada to check out Porkapalooza 2018
Place: Northlands Park Racetrack and Casino
Shifts: 4 per shift for a total of 16 volunteers
Saturday June 16 from 10:30am - 4:30 pm and 4:30pm - 11:00pm
Sunday June 17 from 10:30am - 3:00 pm and 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Description of Volunteer Duties: GREEN TEAM (SITE CLEAN UP AND MONITORING)
The Green Team is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the festival by ensuring tables are cleared and clean, that proper waste and recyclables are going into proper containers. Duties may include:
Clearing and cleaning of tables; Site cleanliness; Place regular garbage in appropriate containers;
Monitor garbage levels and ensure they are not overflowing; Once containers are full, remove garbage and place in the designated area; Ensure all emptied containers to have proper bags
Parking and Food: There is no Parking for Volunteers, encouraged to use public transportation, Food vouchers will be available.
Due to the nature of this position, closed toe shoes are required.
All proceeds of the bottle collection will be going to YESS.
Let me know if you are available to help out at volunteer@yess.org Thank You!
Interstellar Rodeo Music Festival– July 20th to 22nd – Hawrelak Park
Event: Interstellar Rodeo – Green Team – This is an Annual Music festival in Hawrelak Park in its 7th year. Excellent lineup of music that volunteers will be able to enjoy while on shift. More Info and lineup can be found at http://interstellarrodeo.com/edmonton/
Date: July 20th -22nd
Place: Hawrelak Park – 9330 Groat Rd.
# of Volunteers per Shift: 14 per Shift
Shifts: July 20, Friday: 4:30-10:30PM
July 21, Saturday: 12:30-5:30PM; and 5:30-10:30PM
July 22, Sunday: 12:30-5:30PM; and 5:30-10:30PM
Volunteer Duties: Making sure people put there recycling and garbage in the right containers, getting the bags changed out when full. Volunteers get to hear the great music while at the festival! (There will be a pre-training session a couple hours one evening 1 week ahead. TBA).
Parking: They will be offering a FREE SHUTTLE from the University area. There are 900 parking spots within the park, so not everyone will be able to drive. We suggest you car pool, or take advantage of our free bike lock up or our free shuttle. Shuttle services are FREE and will run from the University area to William Hawrelak Park. This year, we are working with Golden Arrow buses (not ETS). The shuttle hours are: Friday, July 21 from 2 pm to 11 pm Saturday, July 22 from 9:30 am to 11 pm Sunday, July 23 from 9:30 am to 11 pm For detailed information on Shuttles, the location of Park and Ride lots and schedule click here.
Food: Snacks, Coffee, and Water provided on site. Each volunteer receives 1 food voucher per shift to be used at any of the food trucks on site.
Volunteers Report To: Check In: Volunteer Service Tent, ask for Sara.
Volunteer Perks: Each volunteer will receive a Merchandise Voucher (max. $25. Value) – can be used to purchase Interstellar Rodeo merchandise (voucher can be used to reduced cost of merchandise above $25.) Pass to Entire Festival (requires min., 2 volunteer shifts) a wristband grants access to the entire festival. Volunteer Party (Monday/Tuesday following the event – date TBD) free pass to the party, which includes food, a drink ticket and has a band performing.
Entertainment Line Up:
Friday July 20th Sunday July 22nd
Reuben and The Dark Faouzia
A tribe called Red La Dame Blanche
Feist The Dead South
Saturday July 21st All Stars: Jason Plumb
The Fairfield Four Rose Cousins & Tim Baker
Lisa Leblanc Alejandro Escovedo
The Mavericks Courtney Barnett
Margaret Glaspy
July Talk
If you can volunteer or know of someone that can contact me at volunteer@yess.org THANKS!
In the spirit of collaboration, I would like to invite you to consider some of the volunteer positions available during K-Days. As a not-for-profit group in Alberta we believe in supporting other likeminded organizations and festivals. Advise Northlands directly through emails below. Thanks.
Be a part of Edmonton’s biggest summer celebration.
July 20-29, 2018 at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
Take a look at the Volunteer positions available and see where you might be able to help out and make a difference. Your enthusiasm will help us make the whole 10 days special for everyone who attends.
K-Days Parade – July 20 Downtown
It’s a part of K-Days that’s as important as the fair itself—a tradition that has brought millions of smiles to children and adults alike over the past generations. Every year the K-Days Parade sets the 10-day event in motion with a sea of beautiful floats, giant balloons, amazing performers, loveable mascots and real life animals.
Arrival Ambassadors:
Greet our guests at the entrance to our grounds and provide them with all the information necessary for a quality entertainment experience during their visit to the grounds. This is an outside position come rain or shine.
The KidSport Activity:
Your duties will include collecting funds/donations from guests to participate in the hardest shot, throw, or kick activity. Volunteers will be on their feet for the majority of the shift retrieving balls that are kicked, shot, and thrown past the radar gun. Volunteers will also be asked to update the hardest throw, kick, and shot signage board. Proceeds from the activity support KidSport Edmonton.
Makers Exhibition Monitors/Move-in/out:
NEW to this year, K-Days will feature our first Makers Exhibition showcasing and celebrating local makers, creators, artists and producers of all ages! Whether it’s a passion, hobby, side-hustle, kid art or prototype, we want to showcase Alberta’s talent, from art to horticulture.
Come and be part of this great new program whether helping judges or entrants. Some positions are pre-event.
Volunteers receive free entry to the event
Uniform
Food vouchers
Free parking
Exclusive use of volunteer room including refreshments.
Please click on the link below for further details and to apply on line to join our family of over 1,000 volunteers.
If you have any questions please contact us directly by phone 780-471-7339 or email vpegg@northlands.com or dwoloschuk@northlands.com
Reminder: Cheer on the amazing YESS float! You are invited down as the Colourful, educational and entertaining, Edmonton’s Pride Festival celebrates unity and diversity during one of Western Canada’s largest LGBTQ festivals. It all starts at 11:00 AM, Saturday June 9th, Enjoy a convoy of nearly 125 fabulous floats sailing through Old Strathcona to kick off 10 jam packed days of fun and entertainment showcasing LGBTQ culture and pride.