Volunteers

Name: Ferndale Pride 2022
Start: 2022-06-04T13:00:00-00:00
End: 2022-06-04T20:00:00-00:00
Location: Woodward + 9 Mile Rd

Deadline: Jun 04, 2022 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Ferndale Pride 2022

Date: Jun 04, 2022 1:00 pm - Jun 04, 2022 8:00 pm (EDT)

9 Mile And Woodward, Ferndale, Michigan 48220, United States

About the event

Ferndale Michigan hosts one of the largest LGBTQAI festivals in the state. 180 vendors line the streets of downtown, 2 stages of entertainment keep the crowds dancing, bars, restaurants and shops join in the fun creating a pride festival that has a little something for everyone. Vendors are open from 1:00-8:00pm but may stay open as late at the stages (10:00 p.m.) This year's event takes place on June 4, 2022.

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About the application

Welcome Ferndale Pride Volunteers! Our event cannot happen without your help. You help us set up, keep the event running smoothly, and clean up after to keep Ferndale beautiful. Sign up with us to meet new people and learn about Ferndale and the Greater LGBTQAI Community. Or, sign up with a group of friends and create your own Super Volunteer Team! Almost every shift is two hours. Pick and work as many shifts as you like!

Terms & Conditions

Walking long distances, lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods is required for most Volunteer Tasks during Ferndale Pride. Be mindful of your limits and dress accordingly. Please refer to the shift descriptions for more information. Only bring what you need. Volunteers are solely responsible for the security & storage of their personal items. All items must be cleared by event end. If protestors or other negative or unsupportive signs and behaviors are present, or someone is acting in a way that is making you uncomfortable, please report it to Volunteer Check-In. Pride is a Safe Space for you, too. Volunteers aged 13 or below may volunteer by having a parent/guardian sign up & volunteer.

Shifts

Title	Location	Time	Slots available	Hours
Core Team - Committee	Everywhere.	Jun 04, 2022 5:45 am - 11:59 pm	1	18
Core team only. We know who we are.
Logistics (marking vendor spots and other set up)	9 Mile & Allen	Jun 04, 2022 6:00 am - 8:00 am	1	2
Marking spots with spray chalk. *Chalk can stain clothing so please wear items you don't care about. There are places to change, should you want to stay for the event. Walking long distances, bending and standing for the entire time period is required for this task.
Volunteer Check-In	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 6:00 am - 8:00 am	0	2
Volunteer Check-In set up tasks include table set up, hanging banners and setting up / monitoring coffee / beverages for staff. General Tasks include checking in Volunteers, providing items to volunteers & staff, answering questions. Task also includes covering for Volunteer Coordinator during breaks. Lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods may be required for this task. Use chair for accommodation, if needed.
Logistics (monitoring gates pre-event)	9 Mile & Allen	Jun 04, 2022 8:00 am - 10:00 am	0	2
Hang out at the gates, don't allow vendors access to come onto the foot print but allow set up crews to come in (bleachers, electricity, rock wall etc). Standing for long periods may be required for this task. Bring your own chair for accommodation.
Volunteer Check-In	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 8:00 am - 10:00 am	0	2
Volunteer Check-In set up tasks include table set up, hanging banners and setting up / monitoring coffee / beverages for staff. General Tasks include checking in Volunteers, providing items to volunteers & staff, answering questions. Task also includes covering for Volunteer Coordinator during breaks. Lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods may be required for this task. Use chair for accommodation, if needed.
Logistics (assisting vendors in finding their locations)	9 Mile & Allen	Jun 04, 2022 9:00 am - 12:00 pm	0	3
Helping vendors move through the footprint to their spot. Occasionally helping vendors unload their vehicles and or helping them pop up tents. Walking long distances, lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods is required for this task.
Logistics (monitoring gates during vendor arrival and checking in vendors)	Behind Rustbelt	Jun 04, 2022 9:00 am - 12:00 pm	0	3
Monitoring gates during vendor arrival and checking in vendors. Standing for long periods may be required for this task. Bring your own chair for accommodation.
Volunteer Check-In	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm	0	2
Volunteer Check-In set up includes hanging banners and monitoring coffee / beverages for staff. General Tasks include checking in Volunteers, providing items to volunteers & staff, answering questions. Task also includes covering for Volunteer Coordinator during breaks. Lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods may be required for this task. Use chair for accommodation, if needed.
Step & Repeat	You Know Where	Jun 04, 2022 11:30 am - 12:00 pm	0	1
You know who you are.
Children's Area	Western Market	Jun 04, 2022 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm	0	2
Assist children in creating art projects, pass out freebies, keep bubble machine going). Lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods (during set up only) may be required for this task. Use chair for accommodation, if needed.
Photography	9 Mile and Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm	0	2
Bring your own camera and take photos of the crowd, vendors, performers and more. Volunteers deliver these photos to Ferndale Pride via a Google Drive link. Ferndale Pride is allowed to use these photos for promotional purposes and will give photo credit accordingly.
Runner	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm	0	2
Runners will check-in with all major areas (Volunteer Check-In, DJ/Dance Stage, Recovery Zone, Main Stage, Children's Area and Hugs!). Runners will assess needs and help as needed. Examples, fetching staff meals, refilling coolers, covering a booth during staff breaks, etc. Runners need to be able to quickly travel 1/2 mile, repeatedly & communicate effectively. Quickly walking long distances, lifting heavy objects and standing for long period required for this task.
Volunteer Check-In	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm	0	2
General Tasks include checking in Volunteers, providing items to volunteers & staff, answering questions. Task also includes covering for Volunteer Coordinator during breaks. Lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods may be required for this task. Use chair for accommodation, if needed.
Children's Area	Western Market	Jun 04, 2022 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	0	2
Assist children in creating art projects, pass out freebies, keep bubble machine going). Use chair for accommodation, if needed.
Photography	9 Mile and Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	0	2
Bring your own camera and take photos of the crowd, vendors, performers and more. Volunteers deliver these photos to Ferndale Pride via a Google Drive link. Ferndale Pride is allowed to use these photos for promotional purposes and will give photo credit accordingly.
Runner	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	0	2
Runners will check-in with all major areas (Volunteer Check-In, DJ/Dance Stage, Recovery Zone, Main Stage, Children's Area and Hugs!). Runners will assess needs and help as needed. Examples, fetching staff meals, refilling coolers, covering a booth during staff breaks, etc. Runners need to be able to quickly travel 1/2 mile, repeatedly & communicate effectively. Quickly walking long distances, lifting heavy objects and standing for long period required for this task.
Volunteer Check-In	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	0	2
General Tasks include checking in Volunteers, providing items to volunteers & staff, answering questions. Task also includes covering for Volunteer Coordinator during breaks. Lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods may be required for this task. Use chair for accommodation, if needed.
Children's Area	Western Market	Jun 04, 2022 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	1	2
Assist children in creating art projects, pass out freebies, keep bubble machine going). Lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods may be requires for this task. Use chair for accommodation, if needed.
Photography	9 Mile and Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	1	2
Bring your own camera and take photos of the crowd, vendors, performers and more. Volunteers deliver these photos to Ferndale Pride via a Google Drive link. Ferndale Pride is allowed to use these photos for promotional purposes and will give photo credit accordingly.
Runner	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	1	2
Runners will check-in with all major areas (Volunteer Check-In, DJ/Dance Stage, Recovery Zone, Main Stage, Children's Area and Hugs!). Runners will assess needs and help as needed. Examples, fetching staff meals, refilling coolers, covering a booth during staff breaks, etc. Runners need to be able to quickly travel 1/2 mile, repeatedly & communicate effectively. Quickly walking long distances, lifting heavy objects and standing for long period required for this task.
Volunteer Check-In	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	0	2
General Tasks include checking in Volunteers, providing items to volunteers & staff, answering questions. Task also includes covering for Volunteer Coordinator during breaks. Lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods may be required for this task. Use chair for accommodation, if needed.
Children's Area	Western Market	Jun 04, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	0	2
Assist Children in creating art projects, pass out freebies AND help with tear down. Chairs available if needed.
Monitor Barricades	Withington Lot - Rustbelt	Jun 04, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	0	2
Prevent vehicles from entering the event. Standing for long periods may be required for this task. Bring your own chair for accommodation.
Runner	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	0	2
Runners will check-in with all major areas (Volunteer Check-In, DJ/Dance Stage, Recovery Zone, Main Stage, Children's Area and Hugs!). Runners will assess needs and help as needed. Examples, fetching staff meals, refilling coolers, covering a booth during staff breaks, etc. Runners need to be able to quickly travel 1/2 mile, repeatedly & communicate effectively. Quickly walking long distances, lifting heavy objects and standing for long period required for this task.
Volunteer Check-In	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	0	2
Volunteer Check-In tasks include table tear down, removing banners and putting away, cleaning volunteer area. General Tasks include checking in Volunteers, providing items to volunteers & staff, answering questions. Task also includes covering for Volunteer Coordinator during breaks. Lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods may be required for this task. Use chair for accommodation, if needed.
Runner	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm	0	2
Runners will check-in with all major areas (Volunteer Check-In, DJ/Dance Stage, Recovery Zone, Main Stage, Children's Area and Hugs!). Runners will assess needs and help as needed. Examples, fetching staff meals, refilling coolers, covering a booth during staff breaks, etc. Runners need to be able to quickly travel 1/2 mile, repeatedly & communicate effectively. Quickly walking long distances, lifting heavy objects and standing for long period required for this task.
Volunteer Check-In	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm	0	2
Volunteer Check-In tasks include table tear down, removing banners and putting away, cleaning volunteer area. General Tasks include checking in Volunteers, providing items to volunteers & staff, answering questions. Task also includes covering for Volunteer Coordinator during breaks. Lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods may be required for this task. Use chair for accommodation, if needed.
Logistics (Tear Down)	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 10:00 pm - 11:59 pm	0	2
Assist with event tear-down. Remove banners, relocate all Pride installations materials / items to the Volunteer Check-In area, load items into storage U-Haul, ensure 9 Mile is clear of all Pride items, and other tasks as needed. Walking long distances, lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods is required for this task.
Volunteer Check-In	9 Mile & Planavon	Jun 04, 2022 10:00 pm - 11:59 pm	0	2
Volunteer Check-In tasks include table tear down, removing banners and putting away, cleaning volunteer area. Includes packing and moving items to storage U-Haul. General Tasks include checking in Volunteers, providing items to volunteers & staff, answering questions. Task also includes covering for Volunteer Coordinator during breaks. Lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods may be required for this task. Use chair for accommodation, if needed.

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Additional information

Please provide your pronouns.
What is your T-Shirt size? (All Sizes are Adult Unisex)
Do you require a Letter and/or Signature as Proof of Volunteer Hours?
Do you have any special needs / circumstances you would like us to know?
Do you agree to the Terms of Volunteering with Ferndale Pride?

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Ferndale Pride 2022

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