Festival Italiano

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
The 2008 Festival Italiano needs more than 200 volunteers to produce the two day event. Please sign up for as many shifts as possible. We promise you will have a great time!

Once you have submitted your application, a Festival Italiano representative will contact you regarding your status, assignment and scheduling. By submitting this application you are indicating that you have read and agree to the 2008 Festival Italiano Volunteer Program Information (below).

ATTENDANCE
We depend on your commitment to participate. Your presence and prompt arrival for your scheduled shifts are absolutely necessary. VERY IMPORTANT: If your schedule changes, or if you have an emergency, please contact Carol Hiller at 303-282-5073.

ARRIVAL
You must check in at the Volunteer Headquarters at the “Start Time” of each shift you work. At the time of check-in you will receive directions to your station and your volunteer meal voucher. The Volunteer Headquarters location will be announced in an e-mail that you will receive prior to the festival.

WHAT TO WEAR
As the weather in Colorado can be very unpredictable especially at the end of September, we ask that you dress casual, comfortable and weather appropriate. We also suggest you wear comfortable shoes as you could be standing most of your shift.

TRAINING
All volunteers, new and returning, will receive a detailed job responsibility description and other volunteer and Festival Italiano information. We ask that you are familiar with your responsibilities prior to your shift. At the beginning of your shift you will receive a brief orientation. We will make sure you are equipped with the knowledge and tools to complete your responsibilities.

VOLUNTEER MEALS AND BEVERAGE TICKETS
At check-in, each volunteer will be given a meal voucher valid with most food vendors. Participating vendors will be listed at Volunteer HQ. Beverages are available at Volunteer Check-In / Headquarters.

AREAS OF VOLUNTEER

BEER/WINE/WATER SALES
Volunteers will sell beer, wine, soda and bottled water during the event. Volunteers for Beer/Wine/Water Sales must be 21 or over. Volunteers must be willing and able to lift cases of beer, wine, and water in order to keep beverages stocked in each booth.

BOCCE TOURNAMENT
Volunteers will assist with Bocce Team Registration, updating tournament brackets, rake bocce courts as needed between games, maintain water station, assist bocce referees and maintain cleanliness of spectator areas.

CHILDREN’S AREA
Volunteers will bring in children to listen to classic Italian story readings and assist balloon artist and face painter with line control so that they may get necessary breaks.

GRAPE STOMPING
Grape stomping for kids will be held at 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm each day. Volunteers will assist Balistreri Vineyards register the children and move them through the grape stomping system. More details/training given on-site by Balistreri Vineyards.

CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS
There will be a variety of local chefs demonstrating delectable Italian dishes. Volunteers will assist chefs with any prepping or cleaning needed during the demonstrations, distribute recipe cards and tasting samples to the audience, refresh demo area and clean equipment and dishes between each demo.

ITALIAN WINE SEMINARS
Volunteers will be responsible for checking identification and collecting fees from each participant. Volunteers will assist the seminar hosts in handouts or anything else they may need to facilitate the wine seminar. Volunteers will refresh/replenish water cups on the tables, refresh the classroom setting (straighten chairs, wipe tables, take away trash) between each seminar. Volunteers will also fill water carafes between each seminar. Volunteers must be 21 years of age.

INFORMATION BOOTH
The Information Booth is where people will get the festival programs, ask general questions about the festival and purchase merchandise. The volunteers will answer general questions about the festival and activities. Knowledge of the festival and familiarity with Belmar is required and will be offered on site.

ITALIAN LESSONS
Volunteers will bring people in to listen to the Italian lessons, help pass around any handouts, assist the instructor with any of her needs and straighten area between each lesson.

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN ENTERTAINMENT LIASON
Authentic Italian entertainers will perform throughout the day. Volunteers will work along side the entertainers and their liason to assist with requests or questions, keep the key to the apartment that will serve as their "greenroom" for breaks and changing, keep the apartment stocked with bottled water and cups, distribute food vouchers to the entertainers and their liason, assist with clearing area for the show, if needed.

VOLUNTEER HEADQUARTERS / FLOATER
Volunteers will facilitate Volunteer Registration, help staff Volunteer Headquarters throughout the day, make rounds to all areas to take water to volunteers and offer breaks to volunteers, as needed.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit all requested information.
Use one form per person. You may photocopy the original, go to www.belmarcolorado.com or call 303.282.5073 to receive another. If you want to be scheduled with a friend, please indicate on the form.
Volunteer Area: Review the list of areas of responsibility above and fill in your choice(s) on the registration form.
Volunteer assignments are made on a first come, first served basis so please send in your application early. You will receive your assignment confirmation from Festival Italiano by mail or e-mail. Volunteers who want to work together, please indicate with whom on your form.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age to participate. Volunteers at the Beer/Wine/Soda/Water booth or the Wine seminars must be 21 years of age – no exceptions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Festival Italiano 2008 - Volunteer Program
Carol Hiller
Phone: 303.282.5073
Fax: 303.282.5074
E-mail: caroleyii@mindspring.com

CONTACT INFORMATION (* = required field)

Name*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Day Phone*
Evening Phone
Mobile Phone
E-mail Address*

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Organization you are volunteering with (if applicable)
Gender*	Male Female
I am age 18 or older*	Yes No
I am age 21 or older*	Yes No
Hav you volunteered with us before?*	Yes No
Special Qualifications If you have special skills you think the Festival Italiano could use, tell us here!
Other than English, I am fluent in
Physical Limitations (if any)

I WANT TO VOLUNTEER WITH MY FRIEND(S)!
If you have a friend that is also volunteering, please indicate here if you would like to work together. We cannot guarantee this, but would like to accommodate you if possible.

I want to be scheduled with:
Friend's E-mail or Phone Number:

ASSIGNMENT & SCHEDULING Select from the choices below. You will receive confirmation of your assigned area(s) and shift(s). Shift times are approximate and vary according to area. Exact time of shifts will be included.

Saturday, September 20th, 2008
Sunday, September 21st, 2008
First Choice Area
Second Choice Area
Third Choice Area

WAIVER OF LIABILITY
By submitting the Volunteer Registration Form, volunteer agrees to bear full responsibility and full liability for any and all damage or injury which might result from volunteering at Festival Italiano. Volunteer also releases and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the staff and directors of Festival Italiano, event sponsors and their insurance carriers from any and all claims, actions or damages without any limitation whatsoever, whether consisting of personal injury, property damage or death that results in any way from any act of the volunteer while attending or volunteering at the Festival Italiano. I have read the volunteer information and agree to adhere to the policies, guidelines and waiver of liability.*