- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Lake Harriet Kite Festival Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
The 18th Annual Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival will take place on the north end of Lake Harriet near the Lake Harriet Band Shell. Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, take-down, parking monitoring, and to assist with ice fishing, snowshoeing, marshmallow roasting, and kite flying activities.
Volunteers can help out for one shift (2 hours) or multiple shifts.
Event Set-up
Positions Available: 3. Shift time: 10 AM-12:00 PM
Highest need: Ice Fishing Volunteer-Help participants enjoy ice fishing, helping to bait hooks, warn participants of pre-drilled holes and sharing tips and trips.
Positions Available: 1 (per shift). Shift time: 12 PM -2 PM and 2 PM-4 PM
Kite Marshall- Help keep the kite flying area clear and warn participants of large kites landing. Assist the Kite Society and Mr. Kite as needed.
Positions Available: 2 (per shift). Shift time: 12 PM -2 PM and 2 PM-4 PM
Snowshoe Volunteer-Help participants get fitted for snow shoes, warn participants of pre-drilled ice fishing holes. General knowledge of snow shoeing a plus (for providing assistance with fitting).
Positions Available: 2 (per shift). Shift time: 12 PM -2 PM and 2 PM-4 PM
Parking Attendant - Volunteers will assist with traffic flow and drop-off in the Lake Harriet parking lots and will direct participants to the check-in and kite sales area. This position also acts as the Welcome Committee to the event so friendly and outgoing personalities are encouraged.
Positions Available: 2 (per shift). Shift time: 12 PM -2PM and 2PM-4PM
Kite Festival Information Booth- Volunteers will staff the information booth, answer questions and direct participants to desired areas. General knowledge of event offerings and Lake Harriet area a plus.
Positions Available: 1 (per shift). Shift time: 12 PM -2 PM and 2 PM-4 PM
Go To Crew- Be part of our crew of fabulous volunteers who are able to fill in the gaps and help us out in a pinch. This crew will stay at Lake Harriet and will assist in a variety of capacities. Perfect for those people who like spontaneity and excitement.
Positions Available: 2 (per shift). Shift time: 10AM -12 PM and 12 PM - 2 PM
Event Breakdown- Volunteers will assist with breaking down tents, taking down banners and signage and collecting tables, chairs and barricades for pickup. Volunteers must be able to lift 30lbs.
Positions Available: 4. Shift time: 4 PM -6 PM
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About Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Location:
2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411, US
Mission Statement
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board shall permanently preserve, protect, maintain, improve, and enhance its natural resources, parkland, and recreational opportunities for current and future generations.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board exists to provide places and recreation opportunities for all people to gather, celebrate, contemplate, and engage in activities that promote health, well-being, community, and the environment.
Description
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is one of the premier park systems in the United States. Its picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers and diversified programming have made the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play and work.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lake Harriet Park4135 W Lake Harriet ParkwayMinneapolis, MN 55419
DATE POSTED
January 23, 2019
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Snow Sports
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Minimum commitment is 1 shift (2 hours)