The Gathering on Main
Event Volunteer Position Descriptions
All volunteers should pre-register at gatheringonmain@gmail.com.
You will be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator, Christina Ward.
Plan to check in at the Event Information booth on the day of the event
at least 15 minutes prior to their assignment.
* Barricade attendants from 4 – 7pm and/or 7 – 10pm (Need 12 total.) The Barricade Attendants will direct vendors to the correct area to drive into the event. We want only one “in & out” intersection to keep people safe & organized. They will also instruct vendors & attendees to available parking.
* Back of Stage Safety crew from 5:45 – 8pm and/or 8pm – 10pm (Need 4 total.) The back of stage crew will be monitoring the stage area to ensure no one wanders into the traffic on 76th St. No. We had to move our main stage to be backing up to that street and there will be regular traffic flow back there. We are somewhat concerned about safety.
* Event Information & Concessions booth attendants 6 – 8pm & 8-10pm (Need 4 total.) These volunteers will provide information about the current and future events to guests. They will also be selling soft drinks.
* Main Stage Crew from 6-8pm and/or 8-10pm (Need 2 total.) The Street Stage Crew will help with the transition of artists/performers. So, they will announce the next performer, and make intermittent announcements which will be fully scripted. It is essential that this crew keep the talent performers on a tight schedule. This crew will also make sure that the performers have what they need, like water, etc…
* Street Stage crews from 6-8pm and/or 8-10pm (Need 4 total.) The Street Stage Crew will help with the transition of artists/performers. So, they will announce the next performer, and help set up an information table about the performer about to come on. So, there will be information about the current performer and the next performer at all times. It is essential that this crew keep the talent performers on a tight schedule. This crew will also make sure that the performers have what they need, like water, etc…
* Clean-up crew from 10 – 11pm (Need 10 total.) We are proud of our city, and want to leave Main Street looking better than before we took it over for the event. We pick up trash and help break down the event related booths. The more hands on deck, the quicker these tasks are completed. Please bring your own gloves for trash pickup. Trash bags will be provided at the information/concession booth.
* Floaters (Need 2 – 4 total.) These volunteers will be back up volunteers for the positions above. They may work multiple positions throughout the night and will also be available to give breaks
