Seize the Night! - Join the Flashlight Music Festival Event Committee

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Flashlight Music Festival is a unique and fun event that brings together music, entertainment, glow dance party, laser light show and more! The event raisies awareness of the prevelance and causes of homelessness in our community and raises vital funds that support the programs and services of St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore that serve those struggling with homelessness, hunger and poverty in our communities.

We need your help! Join a committe:

Event Committee: Comprised of up to 20 members, this committee is responsible for identifying and organizing the event opportunities for young professionals and millennials to engage in meaningful fundraising and volunteer activities for the Flashlight event of St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore. Requires approximately 5-7 hours per month and is a 6 month commitment. All members are expected to promote this event through their networks, via social media and other networks. Any scheduled meeting, in person or conference call, members are required to attend.

Sponsorship Committee: Solicit and secure both momentary and in-kind sponsorships. Assist with the solicitation of in-kind and corporate sponsorships.

Responsibilities:

· Solicit and secure monetary and in-kind sponsors

Volunteer Committee: establish volunteer roles and responsibilities for the event, along with event staff. Recruits volunteers for the event for all roles and shifts, ensuring they bring the required level of skills, experience, self-motivation and ambition to act on their own initiative as well as embrace the team concept. Assist with overseeing event volunteers at the event.

Responsibilities:

· Establish a comprehensive list of potential volunteers and recruit for specific event tasks

· Work with Committee and Event Staff to develop a list of specific jobs/task for the event

· Assist event committee and staff with establishing volunteer schedule including various shifts, volunteer eating and sleeping, and level of difficulty for task

· Assist with volunteer handbook and orientation

· Establish a protocol for volunteer recognition

· Create opportunities for volunteer succession planning through post-event evaluations

· Ensure the volunteer experience is meaningful, fulfilling and, fun!

JOIN US! :)