Volunteer with Acton Leathertown Festival!
(Downtown Acton Business Improvement Area)
Position ID: V-HVC0489
Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2023
Opportunity Details: Volunteer with Acton Leathertown Festival!
| Comments | The Downtown Acton BIA is currently seeking volunteers to assist with our annaul Acton Leathertown Festival o Sunday August 13, 2023. The BIA also requires volunteers at other times throught the year to assist with community events. We do offer the required student community service hours as well as networking other benefits of helping out in the community. |
| Contact | Matthew Galliford, Coordinator, Downtown Acton BIA; Phone: 519-853-9555; Email: info@downtownacton.ca |
| Duties | Helping with the coordination of Festival Patrons and Vendors. Providing information and assistance to those attending the festival. |
| Benefits | Community engagement, networking, fresh air, personal satisfaction, fun. |
| Clients | The Acton Leathertown Festival is a one day street festival that attracts a family friendly crowd in the 10,000+ range of attendance. Volunteers would have to able to interact and engage with all types and ages of people. |
| Ages | 16 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a physical disability ; Couples ; Community Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Event Coordination & Support ; Holiday / Festive Volunteering ; Security / Parking / Traffic |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event - Sunday August 13th 2023 |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Day |
| Seasons | Summer |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible - Outdoor Street Festival ; Designated parking at entrance - Designated Parking is available ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Number of Positions | Acton: 18 individual(s) 18 individual(s) needed in total. We are seeking at least 2 people per side street ( 5 side streets) to operate as traffic / pedestrian control. Additional volunteers will assist with general duties |
| Training | Training on the job ; Please arrive a little early to receive basic training instructions |
| Transportation | We do not provide any transportation to or from the event area. You must be able to get to Mill Street East and Willow Street North in Acton Ontario by yourself. We will start the day as a group and divide from there. |
| Application Deadline | 04 Aug 2023 |
| Cost | Free - We do provide a hot lunch from a couple of our food vendors - Hamburger, Hot Dog, Pizza, Drink. Water is also provided throughout the day. |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | If working with children directly then a Police or Vulnerable Sector screening is preferred |
| Start Date | On or after 12 Jul 2023 |
| End Date | 04 Aug 2023 |
Agency Details: Downtown Acton Business Improvement Area
| Office Phone | 519-853-9555 |
| info@downtownacton.ca | |
| Website | www.downtownacton.ca |
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