Volunteer For the Festival

Give us 2-4 hours.  Enjoy a day of music and memories — and the knowledge that you helped to bring a community together!   You’ll also get some cool swag.

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09/23/22
Role Description Start End Open Spots
Festival Setup NIGHT BEFORE:  Join us in the lower park as we set the stage for the day to come. 5:00 pm 8:00 pm Filled
09/24/22
Role Description Start End Open Spots
Festival Setup DAWN PATROL:  Carry and set up tents, tables, chairs, and tent weights. We supply gloves and hand trucks. 6:00 am 9:00 am 1 Filled, 5 Open -
Festival Setup VENDOR LOAD-IN:  Help with unloading and setup of tents, tables, chairs and weights. 8:00 am 10:45 am 0 Filled, 16 Open -
Festival Setup STATION SETUP: Help us to decorate and set up our own stations. 9:30 am 11:00 am 1 Filled, 1 Open -
Procession Support SETUP: Set up the staging parking lot and final assembly area. 7:30 am 9:00 am 1 Filled, 1 Open -
Procession Support HERALDS: Guide our walkers along the procession route. 9:00 am 11:00 am Filled
Volunteer Check-in Shift 1A 7:30 am 10:00 am 1 Filled, 1 Open -
Volunteer Check-in Shift 1B 10:00 am 1:30 pm Filled
Volunteer Check-in Shift 2A 1:30 pm 4:30 pm Filled
Volunteer Check-in Shift 2B 4:30 pm 7:00 pm 0 Filled, 1 Open -
Beer, Wine, Wristbands SHIFT 1: Requires 15-minute Responsible Alcohol Server certification. 10:45 am 3:00 pm 7 Filled, 15 Open -
Beer, Wine, Wristbands SHIFT 2 3:00 pm 7:00 pm 4 Filled, 4 Open -
Beer, Wine, Wristbands SHIFT 2A 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 0 Filled, 14 Open -
Beer, Wine, Wristbands SHIFT 2B 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 1 Filled, 13 Open -
Safety Ambassadors SHIFT 1: Monitor and respond to safety issues.  Please complete online Crowd Management certification. 11:00 am 3:00 pm Filled
VIP Tent SHIFT 1: Requires 15-minute Responsible Alcohol Server certification. 10:00 am 2:00 pm Filled
VIP Tent SHIFT 2 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Filled
Photographers / Videographers SHIFT 1: Capture and share the festival's magic. 9:00 am 2:00 pm 0 Filled, 3 Open -
Photographers / Videographers SHIFT 2:  2:00 pm 7:00 pm 0 Filled, 3 Open -
Festival Tear-down BACK TO NATURE: Help us load out tents and to return the park to the way we got it. 7:00 pm 9:30 pm 0 Filled, 6 Open -

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Program / Project / Event Date Role Start End T-Shirt Size Number of People 
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/23/22 Festival Setup 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 3XL 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/23/22 Festival Setup 5:00 pm 8:00 pm XL 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/23/22 Festival Setup 5:00 pm 8:00 pm L 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/23/22 Festival Setup 5:00 pm 8:00 pm M 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Volunteer Check-in 1:30 pm 4:30 pm m 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Volunteer Check-in 1:30 pm 4:30 pm xl 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 VIP Tent 2:00 pm 6:00 pm L or XL 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Beer, Wine, Wristbands 3:00 pm 7:00 pm M 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Beer, Wine, Wristbands 3:00 pm 7:00 pm M 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Beer, Wine, Wristbands 5:00 pm 7:00 pm M 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Festival Setup 6:00 am 9:00 am L 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Procession Support 7:30 am 9:00 am L 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Volunteer Check-in 7:30 am 10:00 am XL 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Procession Support 9:00 am 11:00 am 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Procession Support 9:00 am 11:00 am Small 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Procession Support 9:00 am 11:00 am M and S 2
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Festival Setup 9:30 am 11:00 am 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Volunteer Check-in 10:00 am 1:30 pm XL 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Volunteer Check-in 10:00 am 1:30 pm S 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 VIP Tent 10:00 am 2:00 pm xl 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Beer, Wine, Wristbands 10:45 am 3:00 pm 3XL 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Beer, Wine, Wristbands 10:45 am 3:00 pm 3XL 1
Blue Ridge Pride Festival & Welcoming WNC Procession 09/24/22 Safety Ambassadors 11:00 am 3:00 pm 3xl 1

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Festival Leads - VIP Tent

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We need someone with good organizational skills who likes to play host to people.  The VIP tent is used by our sponsors and performers.  We serve a food buffet, snacks, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
We are looking for someone who likes to find creative ways to cater on a budget. Your role would be to design and prepare the setup, then to oversee the volunteers.

Responsibilities

  • Plan menu and decorations.
  • Organize VIP Kit Box ahead of festival so that everything you need is in one place (e.g., decorations, check-in sheet).
  • Availability to attend 1-2 organizational meetings (alternative times offered).
  • Order and pick up food and other supplies.  Bring to festival Sat 8-11 am.
  • Set up the VIP tent food, beverages, and decorations (we will set up the tents, signs, and furniture).
  • Greet and oversee 2 volunteers per shift. Their role is to control access to the area and to keep food and drinks in supply.
  • Trouble-shoot as needed (e.g., contact golf cart for more ice or other beverages).
  • Close down the VIP tent and repackage supplies.  Provide feedback for next year.

Time Commitment

  • 4-8 hours before the festival.
  • Intense effort at start and end of festival day (8 am to 11 am; 6 pm - 8 pm).
  • Drop-ins to VIP area at start and end of shifts.

What You Need

  • Transportation for picking up food orders would be very desirable.

Benefits

  • You have one of the best seats in the house for the main stage.
  • You get to meet and greet our sponsors and entertainers.
  • Recognition as a community leader for the festival.

Responsibilities

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Commitment

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What You'll Need

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Benefits

{Benefits | Opportunities | Support:12} Start/End Date09/04/2022 to 09/25/2022

Contact:   Tina White     TinaWhite@BlueRidgePride.org    (917) 822-9085
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