Reston Spring Festival

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Spring Festival

Saturday, May 2, 2020 (rain or shine)

Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston

Volunteer Shifts: 12:30-3 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.

Age Requirement: Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age.

The festival will feature entertainment, displays and information from Environmental groups, hands-on nature activities, carnival style games, canoe and kayak rentals on Lake Audubon, fishing activities, food and a whole lot of fun.

Volunteers can help for a shift and then spend part of their day enjoying the festival with family and friends!

Volunteer jobs:

Shifts: 12:30 - 3pm and 3 - 5:30pm

• Mascots & Escort ( 2 volunteers per shift) - Kids love the Nature Center mascots! They love having their picture taken. We need a volunteer to wear the mascot costume. This volunteer needs excellent people skills and should be able to animate the character without talking. We also need an escort to speak and interact with the public and to help children pose for pictures. This job requires standing and walking. Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Concessions (3 volunteers per shift)- Prepare, serve and sell popcorn, cotton candy and beverages.
• Face Painting (4 volunteers per shift) - Paint simple animals and designs on children’s faces. Design choices are usually pre-determined. Minimal artistic skill necessary. Supplies provided.
• Carnival Activities (6 volunteers per shift)- Responsible for assisting children play related carnival games. Volunteers will also distribute prizes and candy.
• Simple Crafts for Children (6 volunteers per shift) - Assist children with simple hands-on craft projects. Must be at least 13 years of age.
• Canoe and Kayak Rentals (5 volunteers per shift)- Help distribute life jackets and paddles and help patrons in and out of canoes and kayaks. Must be willing to get a little muddy. Must be 15 years of age.
• Fishing Station (4 volunteers per shift)- Volunteers do not need to be experienced anglers. Volunteers help bait the hooks and cast the rods, if needed. Must be at least 13 years of age.
• Registration (2 adult volunteers per shift )- Distribute programs, scavenger hunt booklets and Nature Center information. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Please note: You are not officially registered as a volunteer for this event until you schedule yourself in Volgistics (www.volgistics.com).

HOW TO SIGN UP

If you are already a registered volunteer, please go to Step 3 to sign up.

APPLICATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 : NEW VOLUNTEER - Complete a ONE-TIME Application

• Adult/Group Volunteer Application
• Volunteer Minor Application - Parent must consent with their email address

After you submit your application, you will receive an email from Reston Association to go into VicNet to set up your volunteer account.

Step 2 : Create Your VicNet Account

Go to http://bit.ly/VRVicNet, click on the "need a password" link.

• Enter your email address (the email you submitted on your volunteer application) and click the"Go" button.
• Follow the prompts on the screen to create your password. (Check junk/spam folder if you don’t receive an email.)

Step 3 : EXISTING OR RETURNING VOLUNTEERS - How To Sign Up For A Volunteer Shift In VicNet

Log in and schedule yourself in VicNet: http://bit.ly/VRVicNet

• Your email address is your login name.
• Once you are logged into VicNet, click on the "My Schedule" tab.
• In the blue box, use the dropdown menu to select any assignment(s) that you want to review or where you want to volunteer.
• Scroll down to see the calendar, which will display "Help Wanted" icons for opportunities where volunteers are needed.
• Click "Schedule Me" for the shift for which you would like to volunteer.
• Click "Yes" to confirm your shift.
• Click "Continue" to go back to the monthly calendar or click "Exit" to log off of your account.
• Bookmark or save VicNet on your desktop or mobile device.

Visit often as we frequently update our assignments.

To volunteer please contact Ha Brock, Volunteer Reston Manager, at 703-435-7986 or habrock@reston.org. Diana Stefaniak, Volunteer Reston Assistant at volunteerassistant@reston.org