2014 St. Louis Earth Day FestivalVolunteer Orientation

General Volunteer Information:4pm – 4:45pm6pm – 6:45pm

Break Out Sessions for specialized training:4:45pm-5:15pm- Information Booth - Crowd Counting/Email Collection Campaign

6:45pm – 7:15pm - Recycling On the Go (Waste Stations) - Recycling Extravaganza - Crowd Counting/Email Collection Campaign

EARTH DAY EVESaturday, April 26, 2014 | 4pm – 7pmThe Muny, Forest Park ST. LOUIS EARTH DAY FESTIVALSunday, April 27, 2014 | 11am – 6pmThe Muny grounds of Forest Park RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZASunday, April 27, 2014 | 10am – 4pmSt. Louis Community College - Forest Park Campus, off Oakland Avenue

Check-In Procedure:All Festival & Earth Day Eve volunteers:1. Report to the Volunteer Tent.

(located across from Muny Box Office, next to the red First Aid tent)

2. Sign-in with Kristen.3. Receive task assignment and direction.4. Report to appropriate shift location and check in with Volunteer Leader or area supervisor, (if applicable).5. Have fun!

Check-In Procedure:Recycling Extravaganza volunteers:6. Report to Paul at St. Louis Community College, Forest Park Campus.

(DO NOT report to the Festival).7. Go to the St. Louis Earth Day tent.

Reserved Volunteer Parking

Who’s WhoAssigned as Needed Kristen & JohnTrailnet Bike Valet Barrett - TrailnetEarth Day Eve Cassie & CindyEco-Art Activity Sue - Teachers’ Recycle CenterEntertainment Support KDHX Stage Managers, Phil, JustinInformation Booth Kathy - Info BoothNeighborhood Captains Kristen & KathyCrowd Counting & Donation Catherine Redfern (at Info Booth)Recycling Extravaganza Paul & BobRecycling On the Go Bob & ROG StaffSet-Up Crew Kristen, Kathy, JohnTear Down Crew Kristen, Kathy, Jeanette

Visitor’s Center

Volunteer Parking

Wellness, Home & Pet, Nature

Earth Day Cafe

Farmers Market, Transportation, Arts & Crafts

RRR, Energy Muny Covered Walkway

COMMUNICATION

Jeanette (Logistics)

Kristen (Volunteer Coordinator) & Kathy (Vendor Relations)

Experienced Volunteers(John)

Your Volunteer Shift Team

YOU!

Volunteer HospitalityYOUR STUFF: There will be designated bins at the Volunteer Tent for you to leave your belongings.

We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.Mark your items with name when you leave something.

Volunteer Meals & BreaksVolunteer meals will be served at the Volunteer Tent

Lunch = 12pm (Saturday & Sunday)Dinner = 5pm (Sunday only)

Meals include food only, please come prepared with a water bottle

Sunday Festival Volunteers: Shifts which begin prior to 2pm = lunch.Shifts which begin at 2pm or after = dinner. Breakfast: Bagels and coffee.

*Please bring a mug or thermos for coffee on Sunday morning.

Saturday Set-Up Volunteers:All Saturday volunteers receive lunch.

What to Bring

General Points/Expectations•Keep in mind that you will be representing St. Louis Earth Day and conduct yourself in a professional manner.

• Remember that good communication is key, and that you are seen as an important resource for Festival visitors who want to enhance their experience.

• Be respectful of fellow volunteers, staff, vendors, exhibitors, Festival visitors, etc.

•If you see a situation that makes you uncomfortable, please report it to Kristen at the Volunteer Tent.

• When in doubt: (1) visit the Festival website(2) ask a friend(3) then email Kristen (volunteer@stlouisearthday.org)(4) be patient

• Have fun!

Earth Day Eve

2014 St. Louis Earth Day FestivalVolunteer Orientation

General Volunteer Information:4pm – 4:45pm6pm – 6:45pm Break Out Sessions for specialized training:4:45pm-5:15pm- Information Booth - Crowd Counting/Email Collection Campaign

6:45pm – 7:15pm - Recycling On the Go (Waste Stations) - Recycling Extravaganza - Crowd Counting/Email Collection Campaign