- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
NYS Fair 2019 Traffic Supervisors Needed with American Red Cross
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
The American Red Cross needs your help with a *big* event happening at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse!
The Western & Central NY Region will operate a State Fair Parking Lot again this year from Wednesday, August 21st through Monday, September 2 nd(September 2nd is Labor Day). All proceeds go directly to the American Red Cross.
Everyone who participates receives a complimentary ticket to the Fair on the day of your shift - and free parking for the day - for each shift they volunteer!
We need volunteers to serve as Traffic Supervisor:
Traffic Supervisor:
- Manage pedestrian traffic from the Red Cross parking lot across State Fair Boulevard using existing traffic control devices and under the direction of professional traffic control personnel
- Ensure that precautions are taken to provide a safe walking environment at all times
- Help remove/place traffic cones and ropes to Open/Close the lot as directed by the Shift Captain
- May help identify vehicles that are granted access to the lot when it is closed to the general public
- Lot volunteers, Crucible Employees, Vendors, etc. are granted access for parking
- Must be able to stand/walk for the 5 to 5-½ hour shift duration while carrying a radio and using flag
Note: We also need volunteers to help set up before the Fair and tear down after the Fair.
This a great opportunity to get family members, friends and corporate or community groups involved.
To get more information or sign up: wcnyspecialevents@redcross.org
Call (315) 234-2243. You can also sign up at the Syracuse Chapter at 344 Genessee St., Syracuse, NY 13202.
Thank you for everything you do every day for our team and our community.
More opportunities with American Red Cross
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Red Cross
Location:
344 W. Genesee Street, SYRACUSE, NY 13202, US
Mission Statement
The mission statement of the American Red Cross is as follows, "The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and he generosity of donors.
Description
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope; our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
State Fair BlvdLakeland, NY 13209
DATE POSTED
June 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- You can choose to work any of three shifts available each day of the Fair: Morning Shift (7:00 am – 12:30 pm); Afternoon Shift (12:00 pm – 5:30 pm); or Evening Shift (5:00 pm – 10:00 pm).
- All volunteers for this event must be 16 years of age or older due to safety concerns, and all shifts are worked rain or shine. Any volunteer below the age of 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.