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ORGANIZATION: MINDDRIVE INCORPORATED

  • 6 people are interested

MINDDRIVE is looking for motivated volunteers to serve on a special event Food Truck committee. Committee members work with the committee and MINDDRIVE staff to secure commitments from food vendors and restaurants.

This is an opportunity for longer-term volunteering through June 2017. Committees will meet, as needed weekly or monthly leading up to FutureFest.

Responsibilities

  • Work with committee and MINDDRIVE to create mailing lists of potential vendors and confirm restaurant/caterer participation
  • Ensure each participating restaurant signs Donor Vendor agreement and returns a copy to MINDDRIVE
  • Identify and refer potential sponsors
  • Spread the word about the event
  • Recruit friends to attend FutureFest
  • On event day: greet vendors, direct to assigned area and check-in periodically throughout the day
  • Recruit friends to attend FutureFest
  • Attend FutureFest and VIP Pre-Event

The event: FutureFest is projected to take place in June of 2017 at Swope Park.

FutureFest is an outdoor showcase of innovation and education in the heart of Kansas City. FutureFest will bring cutting-edge technology to the people. The event is hands-on and interactive focused in three primary areas: drones, electric vehicles and STEM based activities.

Drone Arena

  • Practice area where kids of all ages can try their hand at flying
  • Agility course where participants can register to complete in a time trial
  • Demonstration by industry professionals, possible feature acts

EV Alley

  • MINDDRIVE student demos of Electrathon vehicles
  • Electric cars on display, possible demo areas or car club showcase
  • Pit lane and charging zone

STEM Zone

  • Robotics area for local groups and schools to showcase variety of projects
  • Hands-on Lego activity area or building area for on-site education
  • Mini-MINDDRIVE Experience, pine wood derby and CO2 car raceway

Desired skills (not limited or required): fundraising experience, connections in the Kansas City area, public relations experience, and outgoing personality

For more information on how you can join this committee: email Matt Ziegenhorn, Special Projects Manager zig@minddrive.org or call 816-421-1810

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About MINDDRIVE INCORPORATED

Location:

2615 HOLMES ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108, US

Mission Statement

To inspire students to learn through mentoring and project-based learning, to expand their vision of the future, and for them to be a positive influence on the community.

Description

MINDDRIVE is a stand alone 501(c)3 educational program that offers after school classes for high school aged students from the greater metropolitan area of Kansas City. The program provides project-based learning and one-on-one mentor involvement with the students. Mentors are hand picked to offer the highest possible contribution as related to their professional expertise that pertains to the topics of the class. Our classes include: Automotive Design Studio, Welding, 3D CAD, Digital Creativity in Communication, Computer Coding and more.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Computers & Technology
Children & Youth, Community, Computers & Technology

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2615 Holmes StreetKansas City, MO 64108

(39.07861,-94.57583)
 

SKILLS

  • Resource Development / Management
  • Food & Beverage Services
  • Donor Management
  • Community Outreach
  • STEM
  • Networking

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Attend weekly/monthly meetings as needed
  • This is not an opportunity for court-appointed community service hours

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