Alderney Landing Community Cultural Centre (Bluenose Ghosts Festival Volunteer Positions)

Organization Name: Alderney Landing Community Cultural Centre
Opportunity Title: Bluenose Ghosts Festival Volunteer Positions
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Commitment: One Day / Special Event
Start Date: October 1, 2016
End Date: October 31, 2016

Email: volunteer@alderneylanding.com
Website: http://www.alderneylanding.com
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for youth (i.e.
• less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

In-House Character will stay in character and scare patrons as they go through the house. This role is physically demanding, exposed to loud noises, special effects, fog and screaming is required. Ride Operator is to gather tickets at the door of attraction and manage the flow of traffic. Involves keeping count of users, crowd control and entertaining guests. Line Entertainer will entertain/scare guests waiting in line to enter the attraction. Involves crowd control and being outgoing. Volunteers to guide guests with additional needs through the attractions safely. Requires experience working with children and people with various special needs. Ticket Sellers are to sell tickets to attractions. Involves using point of purchase terminal, handling cash and math. Volunteer Relief could provide short-term relief to other volunteers for washroom/snack breaks and is also available to step in to any role as determined necessary by the Volunteer Coordinator. Promo Team needs to assist with street promotion of the festival including live tweeting from the event, passing out marketing materials, attending promotional events and other promotional needs. Costume Assistant needs to assist the Volunteer Coordinator in transforming volunteer actors into characters. Assistant Volunteer Coordinator o To provide on-site support to the Volunteer Coordinator as needed to assist in providing a positive experience to Bluenose Ghosts Festival patrons.