home carnival 2010  » schedule  » buskers  » festival of fools  » kidz day  » naughty     no no show our location about us contact executive prints sponsors volunteers THANK YOU to the many volunteers who make the Waterloo Busker Carnival happen! If you would like to be part of this year's team of volunteers during the carnival and get a free cool t-shirt, there's still time to join in the fun! You will need to download the Volunteer Application Form and fill it out prior to volunteering. Please call 519-747-8769 for more information on how to become a volunteer! Volunteer Orientation will be at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex at Hauser Haus on Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. Here are a list of the positions that are available: Street Set-up and Take-down Volunteers will help set up the Carnival, equipment and clean up the street. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes during their shifts and be able to comfortably lift 50 lbs. IMPORTANT: All volunteers in this position must be able to follow instructions precisely and be comfortable asking questions if they do not understand the instructions given. Tattoo Volunteers/Kidz Day Volunteers Volunteers are required throughout the carnival to assist putting tattoos on kids as well as handing out giveaways. Also, volunteers are needed to help out with our colouring contest booth and various other activities during kids day. Information Booth Attendant Volunteers at the Information Booth assist the public by answering general questions about the Carnival and providing directions to different areas within the Carnival. The Information Booth also serves as the "Lost Child" centre. All lost children will be brought to the Information Booth and parents looking for their children will be directed to the Information Booth. Also, the Information Booth Volunteer assists all volunteers, managing the sign in/out book, helping volunteers find their work areas and distributing refreshments to the volunteers. Souvenir Booth Volunteers Volunteers working at the Souvenir Booth assist the public with purchases of Carnival souvenirs. The Souvenir Booth is open throughout the Carnival and volunteers working at the Souvenir Booth help to promote the Carnival by providing friendly and helpful service to the public. Roving Freezie Sellers Grab that wagon with your cooler full of freezies and get some exercise roving up and down King St. Excellent role for the young at heart! (comfortable shoes required). Carnival Ambassadors Carnival Ambassadors circulate through the crowd answering questions, handing out programs, assisting, as required, in ensuring that everyone is able to safely enjoy the Carnival. Carnival Ambassadors do not use physical force of any kind, are available to offer assistance if the situation warrants it (i.e. an emergency, locating lost children) and always work in pairs.