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38th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade
ORGANIZATION: River Walk Association
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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68 people are interested
Volunteer Ushers & Ticket Takers Needed
About the event
The 38th annual Ford Holiday River Parade will be held on Friday, November 23rd on the downtown River Walk. Each of the 29 floats will bring to life the 2018 theme Christmas In San Antonio, with lights, decor and costumed float riders. This family-friendly event is held each year the day after Thanksgiving and kicks off the official lighting of the River Walk.
Help us share the "Christmas Spirit" with over 50,000 spectators in downtown San Antonio plus millions of television views nationwide.
Click HERE for more parade info
Volunteer Details
Volunteers are needed as Parade Usher & Ticket TakersTasks include:
1) Review all training materials emailed to you prior to arriving to volunteer check-in on parade day
2) Greet ticket holders as they arrive to the parade
3) Distribute programs to ticket holders after they have been seated
4)Allow or disallow access into the seating area based on ticket
5) Help ticket holders locate their assigned seats and report any ticketing problems to the Area Coordinator
6)Provide ticket holders with directions and event information
7) When required, direct all ticket holder comments and/or complaints in a prompt and friendly manner to the Area Coordinator or Zone Captain
9) After the parade is over help fold and stack chairs once ticket takers have departed.
8) Performing other duties as assigned by the Area Coordinator or Zone Captain
PARKING & CHECK-IN
We ask that you arrive to the check-in location no later than 3:00 PM, insuring enough time for a quick training, lunch, and be shuttled to designated areas and be in-place by 4:45 PM.
This year check-in will be at the D.R. Semmes Family YMCA at Tri-Point on St. Mary's street, there will be designated parking, and shuttle buses will drop off and pick up volunteers to their designated parade areas and back to the parking lot at the YMCA after the parade is over.
VOLUNTEER PERKS!
Aside from the cool elf hat you will receive as a volunteer, you also get the following:
Volunteers who attend their shift will be entered to win door prizes raffled every hour until the parade is over.
Lunch provided by What-A-Burger, snacks, water, and beverages will be provided.
We are so excited to have you as a part of the 38th Annual Holiday River Parade!
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About River Walk Association
Location:
110 BROADWAY ST STE 500, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205, US
Mission Statement
The River Walk Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1968 to promote, protect and preserve the San Antonio River Walk, the number one tourist attraction in Texas. The Association accomplishes this through the production of special events along the River Walk throughout the year and through the publication of Rio Magazine, a monthly visitor magazine. The Association serves as an advocate, facilitator, and moderator among the business, civic, and governmental communities on matters concerning the River Walk.
Description
The Paseo del Rio Association produces over 23 events annually. They range from river parades to festivals such as Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony to Americas Armed Forces River Parade. With a staff of (6) our organization solely depends on volunteers to help produce them and make them successful. Some opportunities require, physical labor, working primarly outdoors and small cash handling demands.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3233 N. St. Mary'ssan antonio, TX 78212
DATE POSTED
November 5, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Event Planning / Management
- Multi-Tasking
- Youth Services
- Organization
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Six hours- 3- 9 PM, but no longer than 10 PM
- Dress comfortable for colder weather, holiday themed shirts