Ohio Village Opening Day
Saturday, May 27 2017
Summary:
Volunteers will assist in various roles at the Ohio Village Opening Day event, held in Ohio Village, focused on the mosaic of arts and culture that make up Ohio. Our opening day this year focuses on a 1890's style carnival – featuring some aspects of a side show – strong man/woman; fortune tellers, dancer of mystery, 19th century style clown, cabinet of curiosities and more.
Roles:
Please see below and click the + sign for descriptions of each role.
Village green game assistant
Car Assistant
Tricycle Assistant
Horse and Wagon Assistants
Beverage assistants
Costumed volunteers
Cotton Candy sales
Emporium sales assistants
Gatehouse assistants
Various roles
Skills Required:
Language Skills: Be able to answer visitors questions
Mathematical Skills: If selling Cotton Candy, must be able to handle monetary transactions
Technical Skills: If needed, may need to use walkie-talkie.
Time Commitment:
Saturday, May 27 10am-5pm
Available to give at least 2-3 hour shifts
Work Environment:
You will be working in an outdoor historic village. Our anticipated audience (families) could be over 800 people. You will be assisting with logistics for up to 30-40 vendors. You have to be comfortable working with large crowds.
Physical Demands:
Lots of walking and moving around to assist our vendors. May need to move some light weight 6 ft. tables. This is an outdoor event so you may need to work in inclement weather
Age Requirement:
14 and up
21 and up (beer and soda sales)
Training Dates:
No training dates for this event
Lead games on the green with our visitors. The games include rolling hoops, tug of war, stilts, and possibly other games. Show visitors how to play the games and be a presence in order to ensure games are played safely. May possibly require period costume.
volunteers to oversee guests riding our reproduction Tricycle (non costumed role)
volunteers to assist with soda & Beer sales (must be 21 or over and a non costumed role)
Assist in Ohio Village buildings
volunteers to assist with sales in the Emporium (non costumed role)
TBD
Contact the event organizers: Jack Dalesio