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Old Mill Shop | Volunteer Shift Selections

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Deadline: Sep 30, 2022 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 07, 2022 10:00 am - Oct 09, 2022 5:00 pm (EST)

About the event

Come shop, play, tour and make memories during this 78-year-old tradition -- the Waterford Foundation's "Waterford Fair"! The Fair is the mid-Atlantic's quintessential fall festival with demonstrating fine heritage & contemporary craft artisans, living historians, a juried art show, historic properties tour, local libations, Waterford Craft School talks & workshops, and entertainment for all ages. Located in the National Historic Landmark of Waterford (f. 1733), this unique village is situated in Western Loudoun County, Virginia. Noted as "DC's Wine Country", we are only 50 minutes from the District of Columbia. Tickets go on sale in August. Children (12 & under) & Foundation members FREE! Ticket types: early bird (Fri only), youth, single day, 3-day passes and seniors (over 65). Event proceeds support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3). Join the Waterford Foundation at waterfordfoundation.org. Day/time: 10/7, 10a-5p (9 am early bird shopping Demonstrating Artisans only) 10/8 10a-5p, & 10/9, 10a-5p
The Waterford Foundation
The Waterford Foundation
The Waterford Foundation
The Waterford Foundation

About the application

This sign up is for the Old Mill Shop only. If you are looking to sign up for other Fair areas, please use the other application. Old Mill Shop volunteers, please select your shift(s)/tasks below. Mill Leads, Chris Doxey, Carol Davis or Emily Houston will be in touch depending on the tasks. Any questions can be sent via message through Eventeny and one of them will get back to you. Upon arrival for your shift, please sign in with the manager on duty and verify your assignment.

Terms & Conditions

Volunteer positions are a minimum of 4 hours to receive a free Fair ticket, and if you are consigning at the Mill, the consignor fee discount. We will be following the CDC's and Commonwealth of Virginia's health safety guidelines and all volunteers will be required to do so as well. Expectations will be addressed as we get closer to the Fair. As an ambassador for the Foundation, welcoming visitors to Waterford, please follow the golden rule and treat fairgoers, residents, staff and other volunteers as you would wish to be treated. Be polite, helpful and if you are unable to assist someone find someone who can (e.g., your supervisor, information booth, sheriff's deputy, EMTs, staff, etc.). Waterford is a historic village and many of the properties are not accessible by wheel chair. If you have any special needs we should be made aware of regarding the projects you are volunteering for, please add a note in the application. Dress: business casual dress/casual dress is fine.. Please dress for the weather but do not wear shorts or ripped shirts. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Volunteers must have their own transportation to and from their shift(s). By entering the Fair premises, you consent to being filmed and/or photographed for promotional purposes. Any person desiring not to have their photo/video taken or distributed must contact oldschool@waterfordfoundation.org in writing of his/her/their intentions before the event. Foundation staff and Volunteer Leads have the right to terminate any volunteer's shift at any time. If you have any questions, please contact us at fairadmin@waterfordfoundation.org or 540-882-3018.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Merchandise Check In Old Mill Sep 30, 2022 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 0 3
message Check in artisans and confirm inventory.
Merchandise Check In Old Mill Oct 01, 2022 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 0 3
message Check in artisans and confirm inventory.
Merchandise Set Up (4 hrs) Old Mill Oct 03, 2022 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 0 7
message Hours tbd based on volunteer's schedule.
Cashier | Preview Night Sale Old Mill Oct 06, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 0 2
message Check out customers.
Floor Support/Monitor | Preview Night Sale Old Mill Oct 06, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 0 2
Greeter | Preview Night Sale Old Mill Oct 06, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 0 2
Wrapper | Preview Night Sale Old Mill Oct 06, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 0 2
message Wrap and bag purchases.
Basket Runner | Fri AM Old Mill Oct 07, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 0 4
Cashier | Fri AM Old Mill Oct 07, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 0 4
Floor Support/Monitor | Fri AM Old Mill Oct 07, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 2 4
Greeter | Fri AM Old Mill Oct 07, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 0 4
Wrapper | Fri AM Old Mill Oct 07, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 0 4
message Wrap and bag purchases.
Basket Runner | Fri PM Old Mill Oct 07, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 0 4
Cashier | Fri PM Old Mill Oct 07, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 0 4
Floor Support/Monitor | Fri PM Old Mill Oct 07, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
Greeter | Fri PM Old Mill Oct 07, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 0 4
Wrapper | Fri PM Old Mill Oct 07, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 0 4
message Wrap and bag purchases.
Basket Runner | Sat AM Old Mill Oct 08, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 0 4
Cashier | Sat AM Old Mill Oct 08, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 0 4
Floor Support/Monitor | Sat AM Old Mill Oct 08, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 1 4
Greeter | Sat AM Old Mill Oct 08, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 0 4
Wrapper | Sat AM Old Mill Oct 08, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 1 4
message Wrap and bag purchases.
Basket Runner | Sat PM Old Mill Oct 08, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 0 4
Cashier | Sat PM Old Mill Oct 08, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
Floor Support/Monitor | Sat PM Old Mill Oct 08, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
Greeter | Sat PM Old Mill Oct 08, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 0 4
Wrapper | Sat PM Old Mill Oct 08, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 3 4
message Wrap and bag purchases.
Basket Runner | Sun AM Old Mill Oct 09, 2022 9:30 am - 1:00 pm 0 4
Cashier | Sun AM Old Mill Oct 09, 2022 9:30 am - 1:00 pm 0 4
Floor Support/Monitor | Sun AM Old Mill Oct 09, 2022 9:30 am - 1:00 pm 3 4
Greeter | Sun AM Old Mill Oct 09, 2022 9:30 am - 1:00 pm 0 4
Wrapper | Sun AM Old Mill Oct 09, 2022 9:30 am - 1:00 pm 0 4
message Wrap and bag purchases.
Basket Runner | Sun PM Old Mill Oct 09, 2022 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 0 4
Cashier | Sun PM Old Mill Oct 09, 2022 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
Floor Support/Monitor | Sun PM Old Mill Oct 09, 2022 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
Greeter | Sun PM Old Mill Oct 09, 2022 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 0 4
Wrapper | Sun PM Old Mill Oct 09, 2022 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
message Wrap and bag purchases.
Merchandise Close-Out Sorter Old Mill Oct 10, 2022 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 0 3
Merchandise Pick-up by Artisans | After the Fair Old Mill Oct 10, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 0 3
message Confirm inventory and sign out artisan's unsold items upon pick up.
Merchandise Pick-up by Artisans | After the Fair Old Mill Oct 15, 2022 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1 3
message Confirm inventory and sign out artisan's unsold items upon pick up.

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Emergency contacts

Additional information

  • I am an Old MIll Artisan and am consigning items in the mill this year.
  • This is my first year to volunteer at the Mill.
  • Share any information we need regarding you volunteering (e.g., physical considerations, must be on the same shift as another volunteer, etc.)
Old Mill Shop | Volunteer Shift Selections
Old Mill Shop | Volunteer Shift Selections
78th Waterford Fair
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