Requirements:
  • Intervention Record Check (formerly known as Child Welfare Check)
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth

PRE-EVENT VOLUNTEERS - Alberta Open Farm Days

53044 RR #213, Ardrossan, AB, T8G 2C4 [map]
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Dreamcatcherâ„¢ is looking for experienced Pre-Event Volunteers to help with our Alberta Open Farm Days Event held in August, 2024.

Positions with Potential Duties (depending on level of experience):

Event Planner/Organizer 
- help with planning the event activities
- contact potential vendors
- create a cohesive event schedule for the volunteers & staff to follow
- possibly pick up items needed for the event or coordinate a person to do so
- possibly administrative work 
-  other various organizational tasks
(Note: this role can be done mostly remotely)

Marketer
- create content related to the event
- create an event map for guests to follow
- check inventory for our market booth
- contact media and other places for advertising event
- develop an event brand that is cohesive with our brand
(Note: this role can be done mostly remotely)

Event Setup
- help clean up the magical forest trail (a few days to one week before)
- decorate the magical forest trail (a few days to one week before)
- sweep out the barn (night before)
- wash and set up tables (night before)
- pull market booth items from storage for easy set up the next day
- other various tasks that may need to be done
(Note: this role requires on-site/in-person)

When is the event?
- Alberta Open Farm Days is set to be held on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, August 18th from 9am to 6pm. 
(Note: we have yet to determine if we will participate for both days but will for sure be participating for one of the dates which will be determined at a later date)
Additional Details & Skills Required
If applying for event planner/organizer or marketer, experience in event planning or marketing is strongly preferred. No specific training is necessary, however, strong collaboration between staff and other team members will be expected with the ability to work as part of a team. Upon interviewing, the volunteer coordinator will go over expectations regarding each role.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
- A chance to give back to their community and support the local agri-tourism sector
- Connect with other professionals and volunteers
- Learn new skills 
- Enhance resume
- Professional references
Requirements:
  • Intervention Record Check (formerly known as Child Welfare Check)
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth