Volunteer Tidy-up Crews needed for our International Holiday Extravaganza

Get Connected Icon Happens On Dec 17, 2022
Get Connected Icon 3 pm - 7 pm
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Description

We need volunteers to help us at our family-friend holiday event to celebrate winter festivities. Come be a part of this amazing event and share in our culture, dance and music! 

The event takes place on Dec 17 at St Francis de Sales School in Edmonds.

The volunteer tidy-up crews are extremely important to the success of this event. This crew of volunteers will make sure that venue stays clean and welcoming to visitors. 

Kitchen Tidy-up Crew Responsibilities (three volunteers)

  • Washing and drying serving dishes, chafing dishes and utensils
  • Putting away cleaned serving dishes, chafing dishes and utensils in the appropriately labelled bins
  • Ensure the kitchen floor is kept clean and free of garbage. 

Venue Tidy-up Crew Responsibilities (three volunteers)

  • Ensure bathroom floors and counters are kept clean and free of garbage
  • Ensure dance floor is swept, mopped and free of garbage
  • Ensure tables and chairs are neatly put away 

Time commitment:  3 pm - 7 pm

Please arrive at 2:45 minutes earlier to check in with Doris. A buffet lunch will be provided for volunteers before the event doors open.

We encourage volunteers to arrive early and partake in the festivities! 

Benefits

  • Be a part of an amazing cultural event!
  • Experience international culture, food, music and dance!
  • Meet new people and make new friends!
  • Learn about grassroots community engagement!

Orientation:

Volunteers will be invited to attend an online orientation at 7 pm on Thursday, Dec 15 to review roles, tasks and responsibilities. The link to the orientation session will be emailed before Dec 15. 

Important things to know:

Arrival:

Please arrive at 2:45 pm early and check-in with Doris for your volunteer identification, and to familiarize yourself with the venue. 

Food:

A hot lunch and beverage will be provided. Please pack extra snacks and water, if you require them to sustain you during the day. 

Health & Safety:

While masks are no longer mandatory, we are respectful that people have different comfort levels in enclosed event venues. Masks will be available along with hand sanitizers and disposable gloves.

Volunteers should not attend if they feel sick or test positive for COVID. Please contact Doris if you feel sick on the day of the event.

We understand that life happens - if you need to cancel your shift, please get in touch with Doris two days before the event to give us time to find a replacement volunteer to take your shift. 

Details

Get Connected Icon 15 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Attend a 30-minute volunteer orientation
Get Connected Icon Wear comfortable, close-toed shoes
Get Connected Icon Please be aware that you may be standing for extended periods of time
Get Connected Icon Dress comfortably
Get Connected Icon Requires: UWBC Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability

Location

Get Connected Icon St. Francis De Sales School
6656 Balmoral St
Burnaby, BC  V5E 1J1