Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are a key part of the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend team, assisting with a wide variety of tasks that are essential to the event and its continued success. As we’ve grown, there has been an increased need for volunteers along with an increase in the number of individuals interested in volunteering–so we’ve crafted the following policy to ensure potential volunteers know not only what we need from you but also what we need you for.
Volunteer Service Categories
The categories below outline opportunities open to volunteers at this time. Volunteers may serve in more than one category as long as scheduling permits. Our volunteer coordinator is responsible for coordinating all shifts, and will do his best to accommodate any special requests.
Setup/Door Assistant–Assists with the set up of events (i.e. Classes Dr. Sketchys, Pool Party) and then ensure only authorized individuals (performers, ticketholders, invited guests) gain access to event.
Setup Volunteer–Assist with setup of events through out the weekend including (but not limited to) setting up chairs, back drops, stage props.
Vendor Area Assistant–Assist vendors coordinator with their needs which can including setup and/or running errands.
Rehearsal Assistant–Assist Rehearsal coordinator with their needs including setup and/or running errands.
Floating Volunteer-Available for various tasks as they come up may include setup, driving/running errands, door duties.
Volunteer Coordinator Assistant-Assists Volunteer Coordinator with their needs including setup and/or running errands. (Please speak to the Volunteer Coordinator If you are interested)
Volunteer Benefits
None of the positions for volunteers are paid positions, but volunteers are entitled to a number of benefits not afforded the general public:
–A chance to meet (and assist) Living Legends while supporting the Burlesque Hall of Fame
–Free admission to the event(s) you work or weekend for those who work a minimum of a 2 shifts a day for the entire weekend.
–Free goodie bag for everyone who volunteers at least 2 shifts.
–Income tax deductions for out-of-pocket cash expenses incurred as a result of volunteer service. (Please verify with your tax professional what you can deduct.)
–An opportunity to be part of a group of people who has a special role in preserving Burlesque history and sharing it with the public!
Application
To help the volunteer coordinator place individuals in service areas that meet their desires and the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekends needs, all volunteers are required to complete an application form. This form provides us with the tools to place you where you want to be and where we need you the most. To volunteer, please cut-and-paste the form below and email it (along with your information) to DrShocker_at_burlesquehall_dot_com.
Volunteer Responsibilities
We value your help tremendously, and to make sure every job gets done and everyone can enjoy their Weekend, we’ve got some rules: Volunteers are responsible to be on time to their appointed shift, and to be at all assigned shifts set up and agreed upon with the volunteer coordinator. It is the volunteers responsibility to communicate with the coordinator if there’s a problem and they are not able to attend the shift they are assigned to. The coordinator will try to reschedule the volunteer for another shift but this can not be guaranteed.
Volunteers must meet the requirements for their service position for them to be considered “attending” a shift and receive the benefits thereof.
The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend Team reserves the right to terminate a member’s volunteer agreement if his/her services are no longer needed for any reason.
If volunteers do not report for all of their assigned shift, or if the volunteer decides to terminate their volunteer agreement, they are liable for any costs incurred on their behalf (tickets, classes, etc).
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the volunteer opportunities please email our Volunteer Coordinator.
Volunteer Application
Name ___________________________________________________
(first, middle initial, last)
Address _________________________________________________
(street, city, zip)
Best phone number to reach you:
Email:
Emergency Contact: Emergency Number:
Placement Information
Why are you interested in becoming a Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend volunteer?
What organization(s) do you belong to?
List any past/present volunteer experiences:
I prefer to: (please check all that apply):
[ ] Work with the public [ ] Work on an individual project
[ ] Work on technology projects
I am available to volunteer: [ ] Days [ ] Evenings
Preferred shift(s):
Do you have any health issues that might limit your activities? If so, please explain your limitations:
Check all area(s) of service that interest you.
[ ] Setup/Door Assistant [ ] Setup volunteer
[ ] Vendor Area Assistant [ ] Rehearsal Assistant
[ ] Floating Volunteer [ ] Volunteer Coordinator Assistant
Signed: __________________________________
Date: ____________________________________