2026 LAGOONFEST

- Volunteers must be somewhat artistic, patient with children, and ready to paint! - Help set up and break down booth at end of event, collect and pack up all supplies. -Volunteers first check in at Volunteer Check-in for T-shirts and then report to KIDS ZONE coordinator.

- Volunteers first check in at Volunteer Check-in for T-shirts and then report to KIDS ZONE coordinator. - Volunteers need to assist with assembly and set up the Beneficial Reuse of unusable beach nourishment material with large shells. - Set up will include one or two canvas tarps, create a “Sand Pile with Shells” - Allow children to dig through the pile and select a few discovered shells to bring home. - Provide a small bag for their shell treasure. - Share with the parents about the origin of the shell/sand material. - Need to limit the # of shell hunters so it is an enjoyable (not overcrowded) experience.

- Volunteers first check in at Volunteer Check-in for T-shirts and then report to KIDS ZONE coordinator. - Volunteers need to help set up materials for species splash booth. - Assist and engage children with rules of the game. - Assist with water refills and line maintenance - At end of event, help collect and pack up all supplies.

- Volunteers first check in at Volunteer Check-in for T-shirts and then report to KIDS ZONE coordinator. - This exhibit allows participants to crawl into and through a simulated tortoise burrow and see the other creatures that may reside in these large underground burrows. - Volunteers need to assist with monitoring the tortoise burrow activities; assuring commensals and Velcro items are returned - Engage the attendees with information about gopher tortoises. - Encourage children to enter and explore - Engage with children and parents to hang out and play with lawn toys. - Engage children with ‘Where Do I Belong” activity; be prepared to work one on one - Assist with breakdown/clean up of borrow and activity

- Volunteers first check in at Volunteer Check-in for T-shirts and then report to KIDS ZONE coordinator. - Volunteers need to set up Large Lawn toys and areas for family play - Set up, organize and monitor the lawn toys. - May need to wipe down periodically and/or rearrange after kids play. - Engage with children and parents / hang out and play with lawn toys - May need to assist small children - Be prepared to assist “Tortoise Burrow” as needed - At end of event; pack up all pieces of lawn toys

- MASCOT Volunteers report and check-in at the Volunteer Check-in tent with the Volunteer Coordinator and get “Mascot Parade” instructions. - You have access to the Mascot Tent dressing area for changing. You can also use this area to take breaks and rehydrate away from the public. - MASCOTS (while interacting with guest) please do not hug or touch guest. - HANDLERS to assist in dressing mascot, escorting/guiding mascot through the LagoonFest Event Site and engage mascots with the public and photo ops. - HANDLERS & MASCOTS - Be mindful of the temperature and take as many breaks as needed. Stay hydrated. - ENGAGE Event Goers! - The MASCOT and HANDLER may be required to walk and stand for an hour at a time and may occasionally be required to work outside in various climates and environments. - While preforming the duties as stated above, the MASCOT is frequently required to listen, use hands, walk, move and dance.

- Volunteers first check in at Volunteer Check-in for T-shirts and then report to KIDS ZONE coordinator. - Volunteers must have angler skills to show kids how to “cast a line” and hook a magnetic lawn fish. - Need to be patient and able to untangle fishing line and fishing reels. - At end of event, collect and pack up all supplies.

- Assigned to various locations to assist with breaks for other volunteers - Assist with the post event breakdown and cleanup.