Volunteer
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2011 Festival of Faiths Volunteer Sign Up and Information The 16th Annual Festival of Faiths will be held November 2-7, 2011. Hundreds of volunteers will be needed to serve as Greeters welcoming guests, Welcome Desk Hosts distributing event information, Event Volunteers handing out programs and surveys and Student Aides assisting school groups. Most of the events will be at The Henry Clay on South Third Street, but some will be at other sites, such as Bellarmine University. We also will need Office Assistants to help at the Center for Interfaith Relations on West Muhammad Ali Boulevard (the Festival office). Please look at the opportunities below, check your calendars and volunteer today! |
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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS While we are recruiting for specific volunteer positions, please note that volunteers may be asked to be flexible and be reassigned to another position if needed. We are recruiting now for the following volunteer job positions: Greeters Welcome Desk |
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Event Volunteers Student Aides Office Assistants
VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS Greeters |
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Event Greeters will be stationed on the first, second and fourth floors of The Henry Clay. Greeters will welcome guests and help them get to Festival events. This job requires standing during the volunteer shifts, so please remember to wear comfortable shoes. People with positive attitudes, welcoming spirits and good customer service skills apply now!
Welcome Desk Hosts Welcome Desk volunteers will be on the first floor of The Henry Clay. Volunteers for this job have the opportunity to be seated during their shift. The Welcome Desk will be the main point of contact for the Festival. Volunteers will hand out programs and information on the daily events -- and answer questions about future activities. All presenters and volunteers will check in at the Welcome Desk. And Welcome Desk volunteers will handle tickets for ticketed events.
Event Volunteers |
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Event volunteers will be stationed in the rooms of the Festival programs. Event volunteers may be asked to assist with room setup, distribute handouts, request that guests fill the front rows first, show time cards to let panel presenters know their time limits, place surveys on chairs and collect completed surveys, and assist the presenters/panel members, etc. If you would like to enjoy a ticketed event but do not want to buy a ticket, volunteer for that session! Some Festival events occur during a meal. Your Event Director will let you know if volunteers will be able to enjoy a complimentary meal. |
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Student Aides The Festival will welcome Elementary, Middle, High School and College students for specific educational programming opportunities. Volunteers who love to interact with young people should apply! Office Assistants |
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The Festival of Faiths staff will need to be at The Henry Clay but the festival office will need to remain open. Volunteers are needed to staff the phones, make copies and assist with light office duties. Volunteer Now! Call (502) 583-3100
GENERAL VOLUNTEER INFORMATION Volunteer Name Badge |
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Please leave your name badge at the Welcome Desk at the end of the shift. Volunteer “Green” Room Volunteer Perks |
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Your Volunteer Name Badge will allow you to observe select ticketed events, seated when available, or as a “Standing Room Only” participant. These include the Lisa Jackson luncheon on Friday and the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast with Bishop Stephen Blaire on Monday. Most events, and all demonstrations and exhibits, are free to the public. If you are volunteering during a ticketed event, your volunteer service may include participation in the event meal. The Event Director will inform volunteers of this option. |
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Encourage a Friend to Join You We will need hundreds of volunteers to make the Festival successful. Please ask a friend to join you and get them to sign up with you to be a Festival Volunteer! Volunteer Uniform While not mandatory, we suggest all volunteers wear a white top/shirt and black bottom/pants, skirt. Most importantly, wear comfortable shoes. Parking Volunteers will need to provide their own parking. We suggest that volunteers carpool or use TARC. Many moderately priced surface parking lots are near The Henry Clay. |
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Security The Festival of Faiths does not have a locked area to store your personal belongings while you volunteer. Please leave all valuables (wallets, cell phones, purses, etc.) at home or in your trunk. Volunteer Now! Call (502) 583-3100 |
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