Taste Addison Volunteer Opportunities

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ADMINISTRATION (PRE-EVENT ONLY):  (18 yrs & older)
Help Special Event staff with filing, organizing, inventory control, stuffing envelopes, answering and returning phone calls, collateral distribution, deliveries and other office duties as needed.
 
OPERATIONS/SET-UP (PRE-EVENT & EVENT HOURS):  (18 yrs & older or 16 with supervision)
Responsible for helping Special Event staff and Parks staff during event, set-up of event and post event with miscellaneous tasks such as hanging signs, moving tables, umbrellas, manning gates, trash collection, etc.
 
EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA:  (18 yrs & older)
Responsible for monitoring the employee break area to make sure that only event staff are allowed to enter the area.  Keeps the break area clean and calls for assistance when trash bins become full.  Keeps snacks and beverages stocked and calls for additional supplies when necessary.  Must be flexible and friendly.  Works inside and may be required to walk up and down stairs, answer phone calls and be able to lift cases of water, etc.
 
INFORMATION/ADDISON PERKS BOOTH : (18 yrs & older)
Answers questions about the event and the Town of Addison.  Encourage visitors to sign up for the event survey and Addison Perks.  Provides assistance in other areas of the event as needed.  Must be outgoing, flexible, friendly and able to provide exemplary customer service under all circumstances.  While a shade tent is provided, may be required to stand and work in the sun, and endure hot temperatures.
 
SPECIAL GUEST AREA:  (18 yrs & older)
Responsible for monitoring the special guest area to make sure that only guests with approved wristbands are allowed to enter the area.  Keeps the special guest area clean and calls for assistance when trash bins become full.  Must be flexible, friendly and able to provide exemplary customer service and courteous behavior under all circumstances.  General duties include answering questions about the event, direct guests to specific areas such as the bathrooms, and informs patrons what entertainer is on stage, etc. Works under a shade tent, but will be subject to loud noise from the entertainment and crowd as well as being exposed to potential seasonal allergens.
 
TURNSTILE ATTENDANT/GREETER:  (18 yrs & older or 16 with supervision)
Responsible for collecting the admission ticket from each patron and scanning Special Guest Ttckets and purchased Albertsons tickets. Responsible for directing handicapped patrons or those with strollers to the correct entrance turnstile.  Distributes event brochures to patrons and answers general questions about the event.  Must be flexible, friendly and able to provide exemplary customer service under all circumstances.  While a shade umbrella and stool with a back is provided, will be required to work in the sun and endure hot temperatures.  Attendants may also be asked to assist with directing admission lines during the peak times of the event. 
  
ACTIVITIES HOST: (18 yrs & older or 16 with supervision)
Work with Special Event staff to coordinate the promotions throughout the event. This is a physically active job.  Must be flexible and friendly, able to stand on feet for long hours, lift 25 pounds, work in the sun and endure hot temperatures. Activities host jobs may include helping in the Taste Showcase area. working with children in arts and crafts, setting up for promotions, etc.
 

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ATTENDANTS: (18 yrs & older)
Responsible for monitoring cars and pedestrians at crosswalk and assisting patrons safely across the street. This is a physically active job. Must be flexible and friendly, able to stand on feet for long hours, work in the sun and endure hot tempatures. Must be flexible and friendly.

Comments/Questions about Taste Addison Volunteer Opportunities and Shifts?

Please contact Stacy Love, Volunteer Coordinator, at or (972) 450.2874