Set Up
- Assist MDCP organizers to prepare for the event on Saturday morning
- Hang signs (may include the use of some simple tools)
- Set up tents, tables, chairs, etc.
- Lift and move heavy items (if applicable)
Entertainment Check-In
This task is designed to provide the entertainers with a point of contact.
- Assist MDCP organizers in welcoming entertainers
- Be polite, friendly, and helpful with entertainers
- Provide entertainers information as needed
- Provide entertainers with website / social media information
- Inform or remind entertainers of their scheduled performance time
- Communicate with MDCP staff
Vendor Check In
- Assist with vendor needs
- Assist in the vendor parking area
Volunteer Check-In
- Provide t-shirts to volunteers
- Ensure volunteers sign the volunteer waiver, and inform them of their assigned area
- Ensure volunteers are not more than an hour late for their assignment
- Run errands and escort other volunteers to their respective work areas
Media Check-In
- Sign in members of the media
- Secure media contact information and publications specifics
- Provide an appropriate badge/wristband
The volume of media registering throughout the day varies.
Parking Area
- Assist MDCP organizers in the parking area
- Help patrons enter and exit parking area safely
Stage
- Assist the entertainment check-in volunteer with keeping time for entertainers
- Facilitate question-and-answer sessions
- Run errands as necessary
- Ensure everyone in the area is wearing the appropriate wristband
- Provide assistance with audio-visual issues
- Tidy up the stage area after each entertainer
Kids Zone
- Help facilitate kids area throughout your shift
- Make sure parents don’t leave their children unattended (parents must stay in kids zone with children)
- Be comfortable working with children
- Help focus attention on activities and assist kids zone manager as needed
- Professional teachers are encouraged to volunteer
Security
- Assist MDCP organizers in keeping the park safe
- Report any incident or concerns to security staff or to the nearest police officer
- Be very attentive to the area surroundings
JOATMAN – (Jack / Jill-of-all-trades “Floater”)
- Assist MDCP organizers whenever and wherever needed
- Be very flexible, willing, and ready to help when organizers are in a pinch
- Run errands or fill in wherever organizers need volunteers at the time
- Be ready to do anything
Breakdown / Cleanup
- Assist MDCP organizers with breaking down of any areas as needed
- Pack, lift, and carry light/heavy items (if applicable)