Downtown Georgetown BIA Event Volunteer Application 
The Downtown Georgetown BIA (DGBIA) is looking for some committed, enthusiastic and responsible volunteers to join our team for the upcoming 2025 Downtown Events. 

Please fill in the application below to be considered for this position. The DGBIA Events Team will be selecting volunteers on a rolling basis, from April 2025 onwards. Ensure you read through the roles and responsibilities, along with the mandatory dates before submitting the application. All volunteers joining our team will receive training, along with opportunities for growth and positive connections in the community. No experience required! 

Volunteers must be minimum 14 years old. We will happily record volunteer hours for high school community service and other opportunities. 

MANDATORY DATES 2025

Volunteers MUST attend a Mandatory Training Orientation, in early May (Dates TBD). 

Volunteers MUST attend at least 10 if not more of the Georgetown Farmers Market Dates:

- May 31st to October 18th, 2025 from 6:00am to 9:45am OR 9:45 to 1:30pm OR Full Day

Volunteers MUST attend both of our upcoming Summer Events:

- Friday, July 11th 3:00pm to 10:00pm Downtown Palooza

- Friday, August 22nd, 3:00pm to 10:00pm Classics Car Show

Volunteers MUST attend 1 of 2 of the Fall/Winter Events: 

- Saturday October 25th, Hours TBD Masquerade on Main & Mill

- Saturday November 22nd, Hours TBD Holiday Market

Roles and Responsibilities: 
DGBIA Event Volunteers will be responsible for the following tasks: 
  1. Set-up and Take Down of Event Materials: Assisting staff with tents, tables, barricades and road closures. Some heavy lifting may be required. Assisting Farmers Market Vendors and other Event Staff with their equipment set-up and take-down as needed. 
  2. Supervise Barricades and Road Closure: Keeping watch of barricades at road closures to ensure only appropriate vendor vehicles and local residents are entering the event area. Instructing other drivers how to get around the event, or how to find parking. 
  3. Special Event Activity Facilitation: Some events may have special event activities, often for children, wherein volunteers will be expected to supervise the activity and equipment. This may include watching for safe play, cleaning equipment or replenishing supplies, creating line-ups for activities and communicating with children and families instructions on the activity.
  4. Customer Service Representation at Events: Assist farmers market patrons and event attendees on wayfinding, answering questions about the event, hand out advertising materials for the DGBIA events, and other communications as needed. 
  5. Additional Tasks as Assigned. 

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Name (First and Last) *
Email (for all DGBIA Volunteer Communications) *
Age (must be minimum 14 years old to volunteer)  *
Preferred Pronouns (He, She, They, etc.) *
T-shirts are provided to volunteers, what size would you prefer (unisex sizing) *
Will you be tracking hours for school or another organization? *
The Farmers Market shift can be offered to volunteers as a full day, or as half days. Which shift(s) would you prefer? (adjustments can be made later) *
Required
Which Saturdays do you anticipate being available for for the Farmers Market Season? (Tentative is fine) *
Required
Based on the mandatory dates, I will be able to attend the following events (tentative is fine):  *
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Are you a new or returning DGBIA volunteer? *
How did you find out about this volunteer opportunity  *
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What interests you about being an Events Volunteer with us? (please write a 2-4 sentences) *
What skills or experiences do you have that you would like to bring to the DGBIA Events Team? (please write 2-4 sentences) *
If you could accomplish one goal during your time with us, what would it be? (please write 2-4 sentences) *
Our volunteers may have to lift some heavy objects when setting up or taking down events. Is this something you feel comfortable with? Accommodations are available.  *
I understand that I will have to fill out a liability waiver, with a parent or guardian (if under the age of 18) before volunteering with the Downtown Georgetown BIA. *
I understand that appropriate, professional and communicative behaviour is important for my role with the DGBIA, and if I do not meet these expectations, I may be asked to leave the position.  *
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