Volunteers

We have volunteer opportunities for all ages to make our festival the best it can possibly be. If you would like to become a volunteer, please sign up or contact Kristin Kandt, our Volunteer Coordinator. She can also be reached at 816-813-3837.

Signage Installation Crew
Three to four weeks prior to festival
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PUT UP YARD SIGNS, DELIVER POSTERS, FLYERS AND TABLE TENTS TO DESIGNATED LOCATIONS AND THOSE YOU THINK OF.
Advance Publicity Crew
Thursday, August 8
Noon- 4:00 p.m. 12-15 people needed. Volunteers needed to hang banners and install signs at festival site. Requires physical labor.
Friday, August 9
8:00 a.m.-noon. 6 people needed to any addition installation or repairs.
Back Stage Gate
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 2 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 2 people needed. Check wristbands at Back Stage Entrance. Requires a moderate amount of standing or sitting (on stool)
Saturday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 2 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 3 people needed.
Back Stage Tent
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 4 people needed Coordinate Meet and Greet for SHEALEIGH, Disney Performer Requires a moderate amount of standing.
Saturday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 4 people needed. Requires a moderate amount of standing.
Balloon Field Clean Up
Friday, August 10
11:00 p.m.-Midnight 5 people needed. Help clean up the field grounds after the festival ends at night. Requires walking and moderate physical activity.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
Balloon Field Perimeter Force
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 10 people needed. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 10 people needed. Secure the perimeter of balloon field when patrons are not allowed on the field (for giant kites and adverse weather conditions) Requires standing and good crowd control.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
BalloonMeister Assistants
Friday, August 10
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 6 people needed. Requires extensive walking and opportunity to get up close and person with balloons
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
Greeters - Inside Mall
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 10 people needed. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 10 people needed. Greet patrons and direct them to main entrance gates. Requires standing or sitting on stool
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday.
Ice and Water Delivery
Friday, August 10
3:45-7:30 p.m. 2 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 2 people needed. Deliver bags of ice to vendors and cases of water to VIP, USO and VOLUNTEER tents. Requires a driving a golf cart, sitting, standing and lifting.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday.
Ice and Water Truck Attendant
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 2 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 2 people needed. Check out bags of ice from the ice truck and water to delivery volunteers. Requires standing and lifting.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday.
Information Booths
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 6 people needed (4 at main gate and 2 at second gate). 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 6 people needed (4 at main gate and 2 at second gate). Give patrons information about the event and direct to activities. Requires standing and/or sitting on stool.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday.
Kidz Zone - Inflatable Area Monitors
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 8 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 8 people needed. Check kids for wristbands, monitor safety of children on inflatables and check for reasonable time (they can come back as much as they want, but need to give others a turn). Requires a moderate amount of standing.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
Kidz Zone - Inflatable Wristbands
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 2 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 2 people needed Sell tickets at Kidz Zone Inflatable Area and secure wristbands. Requires moderate sitting and standing.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
Kidz Zone - P.A. System Attendant
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-8:00 p.m. 1 person needed. Operate a simple sound system for volume at Kidz Zone Disney stage for performers Requires moderate amount of sitting
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
Kidz Zone Face Painters (supplies provided)
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 12 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.. 8 people needed. Paint Kid’s faces with designs and supplies provided. Must enjoy children. Requires sitting.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday.
Lost and Found Attendant (at First Aid Tent)
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 1 person needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 1 person needed. Assist with lost children, lost parents and lost items. Requires sitting.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday.
Operations and Emergency Gate Attendant
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 2 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 2 people needed. Monitor vehicle and foot traffic through Operations and Emergency gates. Requires moderate amount of sitting and standing.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday.
Sponsor Relations
Friday, August 10
4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 2 people needed. Check on sponsors and make sure they have everything they need. Requires moderate walking
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
Ticket Taker
Friday, August 10
Main Gate and Gate 2---- 3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 15 people needed. 7:00-10 p.m. 6 people needed Sell tickets, scan credit cards, take vouchers; Sitting and some standing
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
USO Hospitality Tent
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 4 people needed. Check wristbands to control access to tent and help maintain the food and drink areas and clean up as needed. Requires moderate amount of standing and walking
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
Vendor Relations
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 2 people needed. Check on vendors and see if they need anything. Requires moderate walking
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
VIP Seating Area Monitors
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 2 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 2 people needed. Check wristbands at entrance to VIP Seating Section in front of stage. Requires a moderate amount of standing.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
VIP Seating Area Perimeter Security
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 4 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 4 people needed. Secure the perimeter of the VIP Seating Section in front of main stage. Requires a moderate amount of standing.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
VIP Tent Hospitality
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 4 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. 4 people needed Check wristbands to control access to VIP tent; Maintain VIP tent with busing, trash and making sure sponsors are happy Requires moderate amount of standing and walking
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
Volunteer Manager Assistants
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 5 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 3 people needed Assist various volunteers by giving them breaks through their shifts. Requires a moderate amount of standing and walking (some sitting)
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday
Wristbands - Main Gates
Friday, August 10
3:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 15 people needed. 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 6 people needed Put wristbands on patrons at one of the two entrance gates; Requires a moderate amount of standing and/or sitting on stool.
Saturday, August 10
Same schedule as Friday