Volunteer at the Fair

Check out all the volunteer opportunities here first if you are unsure where you would like to volunteer! We have many opportunities for you or your group to volunteer before, during, and after the Fair. Please let us know what areas you are interested in by completing this application and we will contact you. Note that when you click on "department types" it says "preference 1, 2, etc.". If you are interested in volunteering in many areas but are unsure where, do not worry about the preference ranking. Volunteer Leaders/Area Chairs will contact you regarding available shifts if the date/time slots are not listed on the application. You are not locked into any positions or shifts by completing this form. Opportunities include: • Waterford Craft School Tent Assistant • Exhibit Docent (Second Street School, Antique Tools, Quaker, etc.) • Area Chairperson: Lead Role Supporting Artisans & Vendors Setup Through Breakdown • Fair Office Support: Previous Fair Experience Needed • Fair Set Up & Break Down: Artisan Assistance • Fine Art Show & Art Mart • Welcome Booth • Old Mill: Retail Sales & Check Out • Ticket Sales • Wine & Beer: Tickets, Pouring, Great for Corporate Group • Welcome Dinner: Set-up & Breakdown (Friday only) • Fair Operations Support • Traffic Flagging: Great for Corporate, Civic or Non-Profit Groups • Home Tours: Tour Docent, Sign Set Up/Moving, Rug Moving • Home Tours: Path Guides • Village Prep: Signage, Tents, Safety Fencing Set-up & Breakdown • Tech Support: iPad and POS Knowledge Required • Golf Cart Drivers Thank you for considering to help. It truly takes a village for the Fair run smoothly year after year!

Volunteer positions are a minimum of 4 hours. As a volunteer, you will be able to enjoy the Fair at no charge on the day you volunteer or if you volunteer beforehand, you will receive a free Fair ticket that can be used any day. Most of our volunteer positions require volunteers to be over 16 years of age, except for the Wine & Beer area for which the minimum age is 21 (be prepared to show your id when you arrive for your shift). 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, EMs, 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. Corporate groups may wear company logo items to identify them as a group. 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.