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Description:

Dreamcatcher™ is looking for experienced Pre-Event Volunteers to help with our Alberta Open Farm Days Event held in August, 2024.

Positions with Potential Duties (depending on level of experience):

Event Planner/Organizer
- help with planning the event activities
- contact potential vendors
- create a cohesive event schedule for the volunteers & staff to follow
- possibly pick up items needed for the event or coordinate a person to do so
- possibly administrative work
- other various organizational tasks
(Note: this role can be done mostly remotely)

Marketer
- create content related to the event
- create an event map for guests to follow
- check inventory for our market booth
- contact media and other places for advertising event
- develop an event brand that is cohesive with our brand
(Note: this role can be done mostly remotely)

Event Setup
- help clean up the magical forest trail (a few days to one week before)
- decorate the magical forest trail (a few days to one week before)
- sweep out the barn (night before)
- wash and set up tables (night before)
- pull market booth items from storage for easy set up the next day
- other various tasks that may need to be done
(Note: this role requires on-site/in-person)

When is the event?
- Alberta Open Farm Days is set to be held on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, August 18th from 9am to 6pm.
(Note: Date of Participation is TBD)

Qualifications:

- Previous event planning or marketing experience is an asset
- Clear criminal record/vulnerable sector and child intervention check
- Has reliable transportation
- Likes working with animals of all species
- Enjoys working with children
- Can work as part of a team or independently

Training:

Training is dependent on volunteer experience.

Benefits:

- A chance to give back to their community and support the local agri-tourism sector
- Connect with other professionals and volunteers
- Learn new skills
- Enhance resume
- Professional references
- Ability to work with animals
- Spend time in nature

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