KultureCity Makes Big Umbrella Festival 2025 Sensory Inclusive
ORGANIZATION: KULTURECITY
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KultureCity is making Big Umbrella Festival sensory accessible and inclusive for people with invisible disabilities!! Sensory bags and sensory rooms will be provided alongside trained and certified personnel to ensure an unforgettable time is had for people of all abilities.
By volunteering, you will be ensuring that Big Umbrella Festival is accessible and inclusive for people with sensory needs. The population positively impacted includes but is not limited to those with: autism, ADHD, PTSD, demensia, epilepsy, anxiety disorders, and many other invisible disabilities
KultureCity is looking for enthusiastic volunteers that are willing assist with the following tasks:
- Distribute sensory bags to those with sensory processing disorders
- Maintain sensory rooms and spaces for those in need
- Collect social media content to promote activation
- Assist main KultureCity lead in all other efforts needed to maintain the activation
KultureCity is requiring the following to volunteer for this special opportunity:
- Age 16+
- Willing to take a ~30 minute online training followed by a 10 question quiz
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- A positive attitude and genuine desire to help others in need
The activation will be located in Damrosch Park; Amsterdam Ave &, W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023. Entrance is on the north side of West 62nd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam.
Hours available April 4-6, 9-13, and 16-20 from 11:00 am-6:00 pm
13 Shifts
All shifts have expired
- Sun Apr 20, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - FULL
- Sat Apr 19, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 2
- Fri Apr 18, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 3
- Thu Apr 17, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 2
- Wed Apr 16, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 2
- Sun Apr 13, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 1
- Sat Apr 12, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 2
- Fri Apr 11, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 3
- Thu Apr 10, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 2
- Wed Apr 09, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 2
- Sun Apr 06, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 1
- Sat Apr 05, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 2
- Fri Apr 04, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 2
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About KULTURECITY
Location:
732 MONTGOMERY HWY PMB 392, VESTAVIA HLS, AL 35216, US
Mission Statement
As the world's leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance, We Make the Nevers Possible by creating sensory accessibility and inclusion for those with invisible disabilities.
Description
KultureCity is a leading non-profit recognized nationwide for using its resources to revolutionize and effect change in the community for those with sensory needs, not just those with autism. Since the program’s inception, KultureCity has created over 1500 sensory-inclusive venues in 6 countries: this includes special events such as the NFL Pro-Bowl, NFL Super Bowl and MLB All Star Weekend. KultureCity has won many awards for its efforts:
-NASCAR Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award in 2017
-2018 Clio Sports Silver for social good in partnership with Cleveland Cavaliers/Quicken Loans Arena
-2018 Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award in parternship with Birmingham Zoo by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
-Finalist for the 2018 Stadium Business Award with Cleveland Cavaliers’ Quiet Space Sensory Room at Quicken Loans Arena
-Named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019 and 2020 by FastCompany
-Industry Partner Award in TheStadiumBusiness Design & Development Awards 2019
-2020 Guinness World Records holder for the most people running/ jogging online simultaneously; 154 across the United States, Canada, Brazil, France and Germany
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Crisis Support,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
Thu Apr 03, 2025 - Sun Apr 20, 2025
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
This opportunity has 13 shifts
WHERE
Amsterdam Ave &, W 62nd StNew York, NY 10023
(40.77691 ,-73.98006 )
DATE POSTED
March 28, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 7 hours
- Willing to take a ~30 minute online training followed by a 10 question quiz Strong organizational and interpersonal skills A positive attitude and genuine desire to help others in need