Special Events

(Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, Orillia - 575 West St S Unit 6)

Position ID: V-ORI0152
Last Modified: 06 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2024

Opportunity Details: Special Events

Contact Mr Justin Suter, Special Event Co-ordinator, Orillia District Chamber of Commerce; Phone: 705-326-4424 ext 202; Email: events@orillia.com
Duties

Volunteers needed to help with special events, duties include

  • Set up and take downs for events including barriers/ gates/ posters/ signs
  • help with registration, security
  • assisting with Perch Fest, Boat Festival, Santa Claus Parade, Folk festival and Canada Day
Benefits Community and public interaction
Clients Various clients
Ages 14 year(s) - 75 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Event Coordination & Support ; General Trade-Related ; Maintenance / Repair ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Office Administration ; Reception Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Security / Parking / Traffic ; Telephone Communication
Skills/Experience Customer Service ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Skilled Labour ; Team Work ; Working well with others; receiving and carrying out instructions
Commitment Length One Time / Special Event ; Short Term (3 months or less) ; We appreciate all help and time donated by our volunteers
Interaction Level Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; Various interaction depending on Festival.
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Orillia
Number of Positions Orillia and area 
 
100 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Training on the job
Transportation Near public transit ; Various sites accessible by using walking trails and on a bus route
Police Check Not Required

Agency Details: Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, Orillia - 575 West St S Unit 6

Office Phone 705-326-4424 ext 2 
 
Port of Orillia Waterfront Office 705-326-6314 * Opens Friday the week before the Victoria day long weekend
Toll Free Phone 1-888-326-4424
Fax 705-327-7841
E-Mail info@orillia.com
Website www.orillia.com
Address & Map
575 West St S, Unit 6
Orillia, ON L3V 5H4