Various shifts from 2pm-9pm. Please read the descriptions carefully. You will receive additional assignment and training information when we get closer to the parade. Hospitality Area: Gold Seats: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM - 25 volunteers (16 or older) Volunteers will help manage a single Gold Seat section. You will be responsible for setting up and restacking chairs when the parade is over. If your area contains bleachers, you will label the bleachers. This position requires a lot of lifting and bending. Once your section is set-up, you will be collect tickets from the patrons assigned to your section. A chair will be provided in this section for you to watch the parade and the section. Refreshments and private restroom facilities are part of the Gold Seat amenities. Because of the length of this shift, you might consider bringing snacks or a light lunch. Hospitality Area: VIP and Sponsor Seats: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM - 25 volunteers (18 or older) Volunteers will help setup the VIP area as well as greet and help our dignitaries before, during and after the parade. This position requires some lifting and bending. Light appetizers, refreshments and private restrooms are part of the VIP amenities. This shift also requires some standing. Because of the length of this shift, you might consider bringing snacks or a light lunch. Seating Associate: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM - 200 volunteers (16 or older) Each reserved seat section contains approximately 50 seats. As a seating associate, you will manage a single section. You will be responsible for setting up before the parade and restacking chairs when the parade is over. If your area contains bleachers, you will label the bleachers. This position requires a lot of lifting and bending. You will be collect tickets from the patrons assigned to your section. A chair will be provided in this section for you to watch the parade and the section. If your non-profit group is interested in this position email us your contact information to volunteerinfo@dfwi.org Because of the length of this shift, you might consider bringing snacks or a light lunch. Review Stand Support: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - 6 volunteers (16 or older) Work in a review stand, helping the commentators stay on track with the entries and letting them know of discrepancies. Judges Assistants: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - 6 volunteers (17 or older) Volunteers will assist with the set up of the Parade Judges viewing area and assisting the Judges Coordinator with Parade Judges and tasks. In this position you might be asked to set-up and move chairs. This position also requires a lot of walking. Staging Area Volunteers Volunteer Support Team Staging: 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM - 6 volunteers (16 or older) You will assist by withgreeting, signing-in, collecting forms and distributing t-shirts to volunteers as they check-in. You will also direct them to their assigned locations. This assignment is located in the Staging Area. Staging Area Escorts 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM - 6 volunteers (16 or older) Our staging area is spread out over many blocks. As a staging area escort, you will be responsible for making sure our staging and de-staging area volunteers get to the positions where they are most needed. You will work directly with the staging staff. This position requires a lot of walking. Staging Area General Support: All Groups 3:00 -7:00 PM - 25 volunteers (16 or older) The staging area contains 4 major groups, bands, equestrian, floats, and walking units. You will help our Logistics team with check-in, distributing entry numbers, verifying lighting requirements and ensuring participants enter the parade in the correct order. Parade Marshals: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - 20 volunteers (21 or older) As a Parade Marshal you will be the eyes and ears of the parade. Parade Marshals will be assigned to a dedicated block and will keep a watchful eye on the streets, working directly with our onsite safety and security staff. If you are observant and enjoy interacting with people this is the perfect position for you. This position will require additional training. Banner and Sign Carriers: 4:30 PM - until the parade ends - 120 volunteers (16 or older; 14 and 15 year olds can participate, but they must be accompanied by an adult or guardian) Do you want to be in the parade, wear a cool shirt, and make sure things go smoothly? This is one of our most important Parade Volunteer positions! You will be assigned to a parade entry and will make sure your entry is keeping the parade pace. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WALK THE ENTIRE PARADE ROUTE - 1.5 MILES. De-Staging Team:5:30 PM - 30 minutes after the parade ends (about 8:30 PM) - 6 volunteers (16 or older) As the parade ends you will direct the parade participants to their exit area. This will allow the parade entries to safely leave the parade in an organized manner. You may be asked to assist in the staging area until the parade entries start to reach the parade end. Balloon Wranglers: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - 24 volunteers (16 or older) Just like the Macy's Day parade but not quite. You will work with a team to navigate the parade route while steering a large helium filled balloon. Be prepared for a lot of oohs and ahs! YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WALK THE ENTIRE PARADE ROUTE - 1.5 MILES.