Are you ready to roll with an awesome opportunity? We're on the lookout for passionate skateboard enthusiasts to volunteer at the 3rd annual SK8 Jam event.
SK8 Jam is a community event that empowers and inspires skaters, from beginners to pros! Sign up for a volunteer shift today, and bring your skateboard or scooter to join in the fun before or after your shift!
About the Role:
As a SK8 Jam volunteer, you'll be at the heart of the action, helping us create unforgettable skateboarding experiences. You'll help with event setup, registration, crowd control, arts & crafts activities, and you'll ensure the safety and smooth flow of our overall event.
This opportunity is perfect for skateboarding enthusiasts of all ages, those looking to gain experience in event management, families and friends wanting to volunteer together, and high school students needing community service hours for school.
Morning shift: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (8 volunteers)
Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift to check in with your volunteer lead and receive your t-shirt. Pizza and beverages will be available for lunch before your shift.
- Pre-event set up: assemble tents, set up registration table, food & activity tables, put up signage
- Welcome and assist participants during registration
- Keep the energy high by engaging with crowds during activities
- Help keep the food distribution tables clean and keep the lines moving
- Make sure everyone is having a great time while being safe
- Grab some pizza before your shift!
Afternoon shift: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (8 volunteers)
Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift to check in with your volunteer lead and receive your t-shirt.
- Grab some pizza before your shift!
- Welcome and assist participants during registration
- Keep the energy high by engaging with crowds during activities
- Help keep the food distribution tables clean and keep the lines moving
- Make sure everyone is having a great time while being safe
- Post-event breakdown: take down tents and registration tables, clean up food &activity tables, and take down signage
What you bring:
- A love of skateboarding and its culture.
- Enthusiasm, positivity, and a "can-do" attitude
- A friendly and approachable demeanour
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic event environment
What's in it for you:
Volunteers are crucial to ensuring our community events are successful and run smoothly. By volunteering, you inspire and empower others to participate and contribute to building and strengthening community ties!
- A pizza lunch!
- A chance to volunteer with your friends!
- A chance to be part of the skateboarding community
- Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes action
- Networking opportunities with the pros
- Event swag and gear to show off your skate cred
- Most importantly, the satisfaction of helping create epic skateboarding moments!
Volunteer Orientation:
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5.
- When you sign up, we'll send you the Zoom link to join the orientation.
Got questions?
Contact Erinn at ErinnG@uwbc.ca
Join us in celebrating the skateboarding lifestyle and making this an unforgettable event. Don't miss the chance to be a part of something epic! Sign up now and roll with us into a world of skateboarding excitement!
