Volunteer at the WGBH FunFest
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Fairs & Festivals |
Please make sure to include the following information in your email response:
• Your full name
• Top 3 volunteer positions in order of preference (e.g. costume character, costume handler, floater, etc.).
** If you’d like to be a costume character, please note your character preference based on size requirements provided below)
• Preferred shift (Friday, July 13, from 2-7pm; or Saturday, July 14, 9am-1pm (staggered arrival times), 12:30-5pm, or full day)
Date: SET-UP on Friday, July 13 from 2-7pm
Set-up Volunteer: Work with WGBH Event Production Team to bring event items and supplies from inside One Guest Street to WGBH’s visitor parking lot; staple tablecloths to vendor and activity tables; and set-up signage and tarps.
Date: EVENT DAY on Saturday, July 14; THREE SHIFTS: 9am-1pm (staggered arrival times), 12:30-5pm, or full day.
**The goal is to have first shift volunteers train second shift volunteers between 12:30-1pm.
Admission (9am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Sell FunFest tickets, check names off RSVP list; collect email ticket receipts and groupons; and help with line management.
Admission Line Hospitality (9am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Help manage admission lines.
Offer free ice cream and water to those waiting in line.
Distribute event maps and point guests in the right direction.
Community Ambassador (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Run the community ambassador table during the event, encourage guests to complete a brief survey for a chance to win a WGBH prize.
Must be a current WGBH Volunteer for 2+ years to qualify for this position.
Concession Stand (9am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Make and distribute popcorn or cotton candy to event guests.
Costume Character (9am-4:30pm): Wear a costume (see below) and interact with guests.
• Arthur (5’4”-5’9”, average build)
• Clifford (5’4”-5’9”, average build)
• Curious George (5’1”-5’3”, average build)
• Super Why (5'6' to 5'8', medium build)
• Peg (5’0” to 5’3”, average build)
• Cat (5’0” to 5’3”, average build)
• Woofster (5’6” to 5’10”, medium build)
Costume Handler (9am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Assist with character preparation backstage; escort costume character around the venue; and speak on behalf of the character.
Costume Line Manager (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Oversee line for photographs with costume characters.
Exit Volunteer (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Stand by North Beacon Street exit to ensure no one enters and let guests know about exit behind the stage area.
Face Painter (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Design simple color images on kids’ faces.
**Sample drawings will be provided as examples.
Food Truck Line Manager (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Help manage food truck lines.
Food Sampler (9:45am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Distribute food and beverage samples to event guests.
Freezer Truck Runner (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Make sure ice cream is going to the correct vendor table.
**Volunteers should be able to comfortably lift 30-40 pounds if necessary.
Ice Cream Scooper (9:15am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Serve delicious ice cream (provided by our generous vendors) to hungry guests in the mood for a refreshing sweet treat on a hot summer day.
Kids’ Carnival Games (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Provide guests with game instructions; help manage line and distribute prizes.
Kids’ Coloring Station (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Volunteers will keep the coloring area tidy; encourage kids to draw; and hang up artwork.
Merchandise Assistant (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Provide excellent customer service to our guests as they shop for event keepsakes.
Moonbounce Patrol (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Help maintain moonbounce order; group kids by age to ensure safety; manage line; and keep track of jump time to keep line moving.
Parking Volunteer (9:30am-1pm): Wave to traffic on One Guest Street; direct cars inside garage for event parking.
Photographer (9:45am-1pm or 12:45-4:15pm): Take pictures of Main Stage performances, guests posing with costume characters or rove around event venue to capture various FunFest activities.
**Photographers, please send samples of your work to be considered.
Photographer Assistant (9:45am-1pm or 12:45-4:15pm): Walk with photographers during the event, record names of people in posed pictures and ask guests in photos to fill out appearance release forms as needed.
Water Cooler Volunteer (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Refill water jugs; replenish cup supply; make sure guests know water is available – and stay hydrated!
| HOURS | ↑ top |
Friday 2pm-7pm
Saturday 9am-5pm (multiple shifts available)
| COST | ↑ top |
Volunteering at this event is free.
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
1 Guest Street, Boston, MA, 02135 map
Phone: 617-300-4211
http://www.wgbh.org/about/directions.cfm
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