Special Event Day Volunteer

March 4, 2024

OVERVIEW OF POSITION
Special Event Day Volunteers assist on the day of the event and help with set-up, greeting attendees, answering questions, recruiting volunteers for various programs, crowd flow management and/or tearing down tables and tents.

SPECIFIC TASKS

  1. Set up tables and/or tents
  2. Greet attendees and answer questions
  3. Manage the flow of the crowd
  4. Volunteer recruitment
  5. Tear down tables and/or tents
  6. Help haul boxes of wine, beer, soda, etc.
  7. Administrative aid in submitting events to online calendars

Please note that specific tasks may change depending on the event.

TIME REQUIRED
2-6 hours, depending on event and number of volunteers working the event

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. The desire and motivation to educate the public about Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts.
  2. The ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  3. The ability to become knowledgeable of Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts offerings.
  4. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including humidity, heat, rain, cold, lightning and noise.
  5. Ability to lift 25-30lbs

AGE REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years of age.

EXPERIENCE
Prior experience is beneficial but not required.

TRAINING REQUIRED
On the job training will be provided.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
Special event day volunteers typically commit to a one-day event.

BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER

  1. Learn about the Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts and their role in the community
  2. Meet people who share a common interest and goal to provide quality orchestral music and music education to the wider Boulder community.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
If interested in applying for a Colorado Music Festival volunteer position, send an email to crystal@comusic.org with a paragraph containing qualifications and reason for wanting to volunteer. Currently, we are needing volunteers for July 27, 2024. Applications will be accepted through July 1. No phone calls please.

Plan Your Festival Visit

 

Visiting Boulder

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Learn About Our Educational Programs

 

Festival Fellows

Meet the Festival Fellows: eight aspiring professional musicians who receive coaching and performance opportunities through the Festival and its guest artists.

Center for Musical Arts

This excellent community music school is also the educational arm of our organization.