2014 Green Homes Festival Volunteer Application

JOIN US AT THE 2014 GREEN HOMES FESTIVAL!

The 13th annual Green Homes Festival returns to the Missouri Botanical Garden on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival showcases affordable, practical options for sustainable living combined with positive ways to maintain the health of people and the planet. For the first time, the event will be held in the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening, Cohen Amphitheater, and its surrounding gardens and grounds.

AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

In order to make the Green Homes Festival a success we need a little help from our fantastic volunteers! Whether you are a returning Festival volunteer or new to the volunteer scene we've got something for you to do! In order to sign up as a volunteer for this Festival, please fill out this form. If you have questions about volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Katherine Golden, at katherine.golden@mobot.org or 314-577-0207.

In exchange for a 4-hour shift, volunteers will receive:
Complimentary parking, a funky sustainably-made T-shirt, and free beverages and snacks.

Once your application has been processed we will send out additional information regarding the event.

Thanks in advance for your help and please contact the Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions!

BASIC BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Please register for each individual in your group who will be volunteering for the event.

What is your First Name?

This is a required question

Last Name?

This is a required question

Street Address?

This is a required question

Zip Code?

This is a required question

Phone Number

Please enter the number that is best to reach you with (cell, home, work, etc).

This is a required question

E-mail Address?

We will use e-mail for important communicating regarding volunteering. Please make sure to list an e-mail address you check regularly.

This is a required question

T-shirt Size?

This is a required question

Are you currently registered as a volunteer for the Missouri Botanical Garden?

This is a required question

List skills/hobbies/interests/training which may assist you in your volunteer activities or placement.

This is a required question

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency Contact Name:

This is a required question

Emergency Contact Phone Number:

This is a required question

Relationship?

This is a required question

AVAILABILITY & SHIFTS

Most of our volunteer needs are DURING FESTIVAL DAY - Saturday, June 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. - but we have some volunteer jobs available at other times too. PLEASE CHECK the time that you would prefer to work. If you prefer to work a shift that is not on the list select "Other" and indicate your available time. We will offer volunteer shifts and folks who sign up for these times as we confirm our volunteer schedule. PLEASE NOTE: Checking a time or job option doesn't mean you are committing to that choice, or guarantee you that choice - but it does help us match up our valued volunteers with their preferences and our needs!

Please indicate if you are willing to help out BEFORE the event.

Several volunteers will be needed throughout the week before Saturday, June 7. Please let us know if you are able to help with logistical support during the week or the day before the Festival. We will contact you with more information regarding before Festival jobs as needed.

	Mornings - 9am-12pm	Afternoon - 12pm-5pm	Evening - 5pm-8pm
Pre-Festival: Mon-Thurs. June 2-6
Festival Set Up: Fri, June 6

Please enter one response per row

Please indicate what shift(s) you can work ON the day of the event, Saturday, June 7).

Volunteers will be scheduled in 4 hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Festival Day. If you are not available to work the full shift that is listed, select Other and indicate your available time. If you would like to work the full day (Set-up at 7 a.m. to Wrap-up 5 p.m.) select Full Day. Please note you will get a break if you do wish to work the full day.

Set-Up Only: 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Morning: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Set-Up + Morning Shift: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Afternoon Shift + Tear Down: 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Full Day: Set-up 7 a.m. to Tear Down 7 p.m. (Note: You will get breaks throughout the day)
Tear Down Only: 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Other:

Oops! Please make sure to select only one shift. Note, several shifts run longer than the 4 window. If you cannot work any of the listed shifts please select Other and indicate your available times.

This is a required question

VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT PREFERENCES

We like to give volunteers the jobs they will enjoy the most! Please help us match your preferences with our needs by selecting your preferences for volunteer placement. PLEASE NOTE: Checking a time or job option doesn't mean you are committing to that choice, or guarantee you that choice - but it does help us match up our valued volunteers with their preferences and our needs!

Please select your first placement preference for the Festival.

This is a required question

Please select your second placement preference for the Festival.

This is a required question

Please select your third placement preference for the Festival.

This is a required question

Please let us know any important information that might come up in placing you in a volunteer role. This may include things such as you prefer to work with children, you prefer to have a place to sit, prefer standing, etc.,

This is a required question

Please RSVP to a Green Homes Festival Volunteer Training Information Session. The two sessions are exactly the same, so you only need attend one. We will cover important information and changes to this year's Festival, basic FAQs, and fill out any needed paperwork for volunteering.

Training sessions will last approximately 1 1/2 hours and cover Festival basics, logisitics for day-of, and any training that may be necessary to fulfill your volunteer duties. Attending a training session is highly recommended prior to the day-of the event.

Thursday, May 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 31st, 11-12:30 p.m.
Sorry, I can't make either session.

This is a required question