Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario

Volunteer Roles

 

 

General Help – 8:30-1pm

  • Assist with loading, unloading and setting up supplies from Nickelbrook 
  • Assist vendors with set-up if needed
  • Move garbage bins and set up garbage stations
  • Assist with Dino Run set up where needed
  • Assist with general duties as required

Roles to fill – 5

Requirements:

  • Must be able to carry/lift min. 20 lbs 
  • Ability to be on your feet/mobile for full shift

General Help – 3-6pm

  • Assist vendors with tear down as needed
  • Dismantle garbage stations, remove garbage, return bins to pick up location
  • Remove vendor flags and dispose
  • Remove signage
  • Assist with general duties as required

Roles to fill – 5

Requirements:

  • Must be able to carry/lift min. 20 lbs 
  • Ability to be on your feet/mobile for full shift

 

Traffic Control Support – 11- 2pm

  • Support lead traffic volunteer and police in closer intersections
  • Stopping/directing traffic, speaking to drivers
  • Advise on alternative routes, parking locations for the event
  • Direct pedestrians to the event

Roles to fill – 5

Requirements:

  • Strong voice and presence
  • Ability to hold composure if confronted
  • Ability to be on your feet for full shift

Traffic Control Support – 2- 5pm

  • Support lead traffic volunteer and police in closer intersections
  • Stopping/directing traffic, speaking to drivers
  • Advise on alternative routes, parking locations for the event
  • Direct pedestrians to the event

Roles to fill – 5

Requirements:

  • Strong voice and presence
  • Ability to hold composure if confronted
  • Ability to be on your feet for full shift

 

Kids Zone – 1-5pm

  • Assist with inflatable set up if needed
  • Assist with ensuring line up are in order and not blocking traffic flow
  • Direct kids to equipment
  • Assist kids where needed

Roles to fill – 6

Requirements:

  • Must love kids!  
  • Energetic and fun personality
  • Ability to tolerate noise – both kids and generators
  • Ability to be on your feet for full shift

 

Dino Run Volunteers – 11am – 1pm

  • Assist run staff where needed
  • Direct participants/families to check in/start area
  • Direct participants along the course

Roles to fill – 10

Requirements:

  • Must love kids and having fun!
  • Encouraging and helpful demeanour
  • Ability to be on your feet/active for full shift

 

Dino Run Dinosaurs – 11am – 1 pm

  • Dress in dinosaur costumes for event
  • Support Run staff where needed
  • Participate in Run event where needed in character

Roles to fill – 20

Requirements:

  • Must love to dress up and have fun!
  • Patience and calmness with kids
  • Ability to be on your feet/active for full shift

 

Volunteer Table Manager 11 – 2 pm

  • Manage volunteer table for duration of event
  • Check in volunteers upon arrival
  • Answer questions if required
  • Direct vendors to location if asked
  • Answer questions of pedestrians/participants 
  • Support Volunteer Coordinator and Organizing Committee where needed

Roles to fill – 1

Requirements:

  • Learn all aspects of the event to be able to share
  • Quick thinking for problem management

Volunteer Table Manager 2 – 5 pm

  • Manage volunteer table for duration of event
  • Check in volunteers upon arrival
  • Answer questions if required
  • Direct vendors to location if asked
  • Answer questions of pedestrians/participants 
  • Support Volunteer Coordinator and Organizing Committee where needed

Roles to fill – 1

Requirements:

  • Learn all aspects of the event to be able to share
  • Quick thinking for problem management

 

Ponies – 1-5pm

  • Support farm staff where directed and required
  • Manage lines and ensure area is tidy

Roles to fill – 3

Requirements:

  • Must be comfortable with animals and kids
  • Take direction to ensure participant and animal safety

 

Nickelbrook Beer Garden – 1-5pm

  • Assist with serving drinks and cashing out customers
  • Take direction from Nickelbrook staff on procedures
  • Ensure beer garden is tidy, and garbage is sorted properly

Roles to fill – 3

Requirements:

  • MUST BE 18
  • Smart Serve qualified