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3 people are interested
The WCRB Classical Cartoon Festival
ORGANIZATION: WGBH
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3 people are interested
The WCRBClassical Cartoon Festival is happening on Saturday March 24 at Boston’s Symphony Hall located on 301 Massachusetts Avenue. We need your help to ensure kids of all ages enjoy classical music, their favorite Warner Bros. cartoons on a giant screen, live performances, sample different instruments at the Instrument Playground, and more during the event.
Please review all volunteer position descriptions listed below and email Volunteer Manager Jaime Reese at jaime_reese@wgbh.org if you would like to help. Be sure to include the following information in your email response:
- Full name (first and last)
- Preferred position (e.g. kids activity area, face painter, etc. ** If you’d like to be a costume character, please note your character preference based on the size requirement provided below)
- Preferred shift: 9am-1:30pm, 1-5pm or 9am-5pm (full day)
Available Positions:
Costume Character
Wear a costume (see below) and interact with guests. To limit costume sharing, costume character volunteers must commit to volunteering the entire day (9am-5pm) with multiple snack and water breaks throughout the day. Lunch will be provided, too.
- Digit from Cyberchase (5’4"-5’9", average build)
Costume Handler
Help costume character move safely about the crowds at Symphony Hall; speak on behalf of the character you are handling. Afternoon shift (1-5pm) only.
Face Painter
Design simple color images on kids’ faces. **Sample drawings will be provided as examples.
Kids Activity Area
Assist kids with coloring projects, arts and crafts, computer-based games and other engaging interactive activities.
Line Manager
Help with character line management making sure the line flows smoothly.
Map Distribution
Map distributors will provide activity maps to children and families. Maps will be stamped at each activity station.
Volunteer Photographer’s Assistant
Walk with photographers during the event, record names of people in pictures and ask guests in photos to complete an appearance release form.
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About WGBH
Location:
One Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135, US
Mission Statement
GBH informs, inspires and entertains millions through GBH 2, GBH 44 and GBH 89.7 in Boston; WCAI 90.1 and WNAN 91.1, serving Cape Cod and the Islands; WGBY 57 in Springfield; and wgbh.org. GBH is the leading producer of PBS prime-time programs and Web content, a major producer for public radio, and a pioneer in educational multimedia and in technologies and services that make media accessible to people with disabilities.
Description
GBH productions are seen and heard across the United States and Canada. In fact, we produce more of the PBS prime-time and Web lineup than any other station. Home video and podcasts, teaching tools for schools and home-schooling, services for people with hearing or vision impairments...we're always looking for new ways to serve the community!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
301 Massachusetts AvenueBoston, MA 02115
DATE POSTED
January 29, 2018
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Volunteers will be on their feet for a significant amount of time.