Volunteer Registration

Mike The Headless Chicken- VOLUNTEERS

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Deadline: May 29, 2024 11:59 pm
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Date: May 31, 2024 4:00 pm - Jun 01, 2024 9:30 pm

About the event

Every year, thousands of people flock to downtown Fruita to celebrate the life of a world-famous headless chicken named Mike. The 2024 festival will be held on May 31 and June 1 at the Fruita Civic Center Pavilion. There will be food vendors, artisans, live music, 5k run, car show, free backyard games, disc golf, wing and peep eating contests, and a pancake breakfast.
City of Fruita
City of Fruita
City of Fruita
City of Fruita

About the application

We are in need of volunteers for the Mike the Headless Chicken Festival! Please fill out this application, and once you are approved, we will get back to you prior to the event with more information. Please click on each shift to see the specifc details. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION: 1 shift - MTHC volunteer t-shirt, $15 merchandise store voucher. 2 shifts - All of the above plus a $12 food... + More

Terms & Conditions

Please complete the attached volunteer release form for all terms and conditions.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Gate Entrances To Be Assigned May 31, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 0 4
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Monitor foot traffic in and out of the event; enforce event rules, watch for wheeled vehicles entering or exiting gates. There are four gate entrances around the Civic Center you will be assigned prior to the event. Entrances are all shaded, chairs, table, and cold water is provided. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Event Set up Civic Center May 31, 2024 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 4
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Help set up tables, chairs, easy-ups at entrances, set out merchandise in the Mike Tent, set up packet pick up area, and history tent.
5k Packet Pick up Civic Center May 31, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 0 3
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Help distribute race packets & shirts to those participating in the 5k. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Gate Entrances To Be Assigned May 31, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 0 3
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Monitor foot traffic in and out of the event; enforce event rules, watch for wheeled vehicles entering or exiting gates. There are four gate entrances around the Civic Center you will be assigned prior to the event. Entrances are all shaded, chairs, table, and cold water is provided. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Green Team To Be Assigned May 31, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4 3
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Monitor the event area for trash. Empty trash bins & replace liners. May be on foot or assisting city staff in a motorized gator. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Merch Tent Civic Center - Mike Tent May 31, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 0 3
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Keep products organized and stocked throughout the festival.
Gate Entrances To Be Assigned May 31, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 3 3
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Monitor foot traffic in and out of the event; enforce event rules, watch for wheeled vehicles entering or exiting gates. There are four gate entrances around the Civic Center you will be assigned prior to the event. Entrances are all shaded, chairs, table, and cold water is provided. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Green Team To Be Assigned May 31, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 3 3
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Monitor the event area for trash. Empty trash bins & replace liners. May be on foot or assisting city staff in a motorized gator. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Merch Tent Civic Center - Mike Tent May 31, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 0 3
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Keep products organized and stocked throughout the festival.
5k To Be Assigned Jun 01, 2024 7:00 am - 11:00 am 5 4
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Course marshalling: Keep runners and walkers safe by communicating to racers about any oncoming traffic along the route. Water Stations: Pour water into cups for racers. Clean up any trash at stations. Start/Finish line: Verify racers across the finish line. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Gate Entrances To Be Assigned Jun 01, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 0 3
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Monitor foot traffic in and out of the event; enforce event rules, watch for wheeled vehicles entering or exiting gates. There are four gate entrances around the Civic Center you will be assigned prior to the event. Entrances are all shaded, chairs, table, and cold water is provided. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Green Team To Be Assigned Jun 01, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 2 3
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Monitor the event area for trash. Empty trash bins & replace liners. May be on foot or assisting city staff in a motorized gator. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Gate Entrances To Be Assigned Jun 01, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3 4
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Monitor foot traffic in and out of the event; enforce event rules, watch for wheeled vehicles entering or exiting gates. There are four gate entrances around the Civic Center you will be assigned prior to the event. Entrances are all shaded, chairs, table, and cold water is provided. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Green Team To Be Assigned Jun 01, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 0 4
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Monitor the event area for trash. Empty trash bins & replace liners. May be on foot or assisting city staff in a motorized gator.
Merch Tent Civic Center - Mike Tent Jun 01, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 0 4
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Keep products organized and stocked throughout the festival.
Gate Entrances To Be Assigned Jun 01, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 5 3
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Monitor foot traffic in and out of the event; enforce event rules, watch for wheeled vehicles entering or exiting gates. There are four gate entrances around the Civic Center you will be assigned prior to the event. Entrances are all shaded, chairs, table, and cold water is provided. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Green Team To Be Assigned Jun 01, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 3 3
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Monitor the event area for trash. Empty trash bins & replace liners. May be on foot or assisting city staff in a motorized gator. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Merch Tent Civic Center - Mike Tent Jun 01, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 0 3
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Keep products organized and stocked throughout the festival.
Gate Entrances To Be Assigned Jun 01, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 4 3
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Monitor foot traffic in and out of the event; enforce event rules, watch for wheeled vehicles entering or exiting gates. There are four gate entrances around the Civic Center you will be assigned prior to the event. Entrances are all shaded, chairs, table, and cold water is provided. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Green Team To Be Assigned Jun 01, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 4 3
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Monitor the event area for trash. Empty trash bins & replace liners. May be on foot or assisting city staff in a motorized gator. Check in at the Mike Tent.
Merch Tent Civic Center - Mike Tent Jun 01, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 0 3
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Keep products organized and stocked throughout the festival.
Event Tear Down Civic Center Jun 01, 2024 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 3 3
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Help fold up easy-ups, stack chairs, fold tables, put away merchandise, load mike trailer.

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Age
  • Address
  • Emergency contacts
  • T-shirt size

Additional information

  • What is your shirt size (adult sizes)?
Mike The Headless Chicken- VOLUNTEERS
Mike The Headless Chicken- VOLUNTEERS
Mike the Headless Chicken Festival 2024