Community Fair Safety Volunteers

Join us in making the NCNF Community Fair a success!
We’re seeking enthusiastic, reliable volunteers to support various roles that ensure the event runs smoothly, safely, and joyfully for all guests.

Volunteer Roles:

1. Fair Ambassadors

Purpose:
Be the welcoming face of the fair! Fair Ambassadors are the first point of contact for guests, helping them feel oriented and excited as they enter.

Location: Entrance Table
Key Tasks:

• Greet guests warmly
• Distribute fair passports and maps
• Provide basic event info and directions

Volunteers Needed: 3

• 2 volunteers: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• 1 volunteer: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

2. Flow Control Volunteers

Purpose:
Help manage the movement of people to avoid congestion and keep things running smoothly.

Location: Walking throughout the fairgrounds
Key Tasks:

• Guide guests toward less crowded zones
• Answer event-related questions
• Help organize taquero lines and direct to seating areas

Volunteers Needed: 3
Shift: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

3. Cross Guard

Purpose:
Keep guests safe as they arrive on foot by guiding them to cross at designated crosswalks.

Location: Corner near the Toyota dealership
Key Tasks:

• Direct pedestrians away from dangerous intersections
• Ensure safe crossing to the event

Volunteers Needed: 1
Shift: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

4. Parking Attendants

Purpose:
Maintain an organized flow of arriving cars and help guests park with ease.

Locations:

• 711 Grand Ave Parking Lot
• 700 Irwin St Parking Garage

Key Tasks:

• Direct drivers to available spots
• Track open parking spaces in real-time

Volunteers Needed: 4

• 2 volunteers: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (1 per site)
• 2 volunteers: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (1 per site)

5. Set-Up Volunteers

Purpose:
Assist with setting up tents, tables, and chairs to prepare the fairgrounds before guests arrive.

Location: Event grounds (exact layout provided)
Key Tasks:

• Unload and set up 10×10 tents, tables, and chairs
• Organize layout based on event map

Volunteers Needed: 8
Shift: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• 4 for tents
• 2 for tables
• 2 for chairs

6. Safety Volunteers

Purpose:
Support a welcoming and secure environment for all guests, especially in light of concerns about public safety and potential ICE presence.

Locations: 711 Grand Ave, nearby bus stops, and surrounding areas
Key Tasks:

• Use walkie-talkies to stay in communication
• Patrol entry points and check for suspicious activity
• Monitor for ICE vehicles and follow safety protocols
• Greet guests at bus stops with event and transit info
• Be prepared to assist with evacuation if needed

Volunteers Needed: ~10
Shifts:

• 11:00am – 2:00pm 
• 1:30pm – 4:00pm 

TO SIGN-UP: Please email ivonnem@canalalliance.org directly