Re:Purpose Fest Volunteer (Guelph Tool Library)

Re:Purpose Fest Volunteer

(Guelph Tool Library)

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Position ID: V-GUE0143

Last Modified: 17 May 2022

Last Full Update: 17 May 2022

Opportunity Details

Impact Statement

A world where communities find joy in sharing

Contact

Sarah Dermer, Volunteer Coordinator, Guelph Tool Library; Phone: 519-836-7909; Email: volcoordinator@guelphtoollibrary.org

Duties

The Guelph Tool Library is excited to be working with Habitat for Humanity Guelph-Wellington to bring back Re:Purpose Fest, a free community recycling festival. Re:Purpose Fest brings together a variety of community initiatives that help repair, re-home, reuse, and recycle household goods. This one day event will take place on Saturday, May 28th from 11 am to 2 pm at 104 Dawson Road.

The following volunteer opportunities are available:
1. Set up/ tear down -9:00 am - 11:30 am and 2:00 pm - 5 pm: Help with the loading and unloading of tables, chairs, tents, signage, donated goods
2.Greeters - 11:00 - 1:00 or 1:00 - 3:00: Directing traffic, directing visitors to the different sections of the event,
3. Donation Station Attendant - Some organizations won't have a person on hand to talk about their initiative, or to approve/reject donations. Each table will have a sign with acceptable/non accepted items and more info about the organization

Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty ; Zero Hunger ; Affordable and Clean Energy ; Decent Work and Economic Growth ; Reduced Inequality ; Sustainable Cities and Communities ; Responsible Consumption and Production ; Climate Action ; Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

More Info Link

https://www.facebook.com/events/316830023932549/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2252%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22

Benefits

-Get your volunteer hours
-Meet terrific people
-Free BBQ and snacks
-Celebrate recycling in our community

Clients

Anyone from the Guelph community.

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with limited mobility ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups

Areas of Interest

Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Event Coordination & Support

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Leadership ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work

Interaction Level

Large Group

Dates and Times

Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (May 28th)

Seasons

Spring

Accessibility

Fully Accessible

Number of Positions

Guelph

30 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; A mandatory orientation session will take place on Wednesday May 25th.

Transportation

Near public transit

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