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Youth Lounge Attendant (Youth)

Supervising the lounge, and assisting in delivering and providing visitors with ice cream

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Youth Committee Float Decorators (Youth)

Looking for artistically inclined people to help create a youth float for the parade this year. People volunteering their artistic skills will be required to assist in the 2 weeks prior to Pride weekend in order for it to be complete for the Parade.

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Water Brigade (Dyke March)

This stationary position will hand out water to mobile Marshals.

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Volunteer-Runner (Weekend Volunteers)

Assist volunteer HQ staff with organization of materials and distribution. Maintain and manage the volunteer lounge ensuring cleanliness and adequate supply of refreshments as required.

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Volunteer-Check In (Weekend Volunteers)

Staff the Volunteer Registration area. Provide weekend volunteers with accreditation, t-shirts and party invitations.

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Volunteer Tent-Pizza Runner (Weekend Volunteers)

Responsible for the distribution of pizza throughout the site during the course of the weekend.

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VIP Driver (Artist Travel and Hospitality)

Must have driver’s license and clean driving record
Must provide a driver’s abstract
Required to drive people to and from the airport, handle problems or escalations as needed, safely deliver VIP’s to designated destinations as described by schedule, adhere to principles of Pride Toronto. Act as a Pride Toronto Ambassador. (Vehicle will be provided by Pride Toronto)

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Vehicle Marshal (Dyke March)

Help vehicles park safely when they arrive. Request drivers present license and proof of insurance. Review signage on vehicles or floats for inappropriate messages. Assist with the formation of the vehicles and marching groups. Ensure that vehicles travel at the same pace. Move March participants along. Identify potential dangers to the marchers and observers.

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Trans March - Radio Marshal

In addition to the regular marshal duties, these volunteers carry a radio to allow the marshals to communicate with Trans March Coordinators in the event of a problem. This is a position that is good for a person who has been a marshal before.

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Trans March - Radio Marshal

In addition to the regular marshal duties, these volunteers carry a radio to allow the marshals to communicate with Trans March Coordinators in the event of a problem. This is a position that is good for a person who has been a marshal before.

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Trans March - Marshal

Assists with the formation of marching groups and ensure the safety and security of the participants in the Trans March. Move March participants along. Identify dangers to the marchers and observers.

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Trans March - Flag Carrier

Flag carriers help carry the flag leading the Trans March.

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Toonie Drivers (Fundraising)

This volunteer is responsible for generating interest and support from pedestrian traffic for the Toonie Drive. Able to bring attention to self and tonier drive team.

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Toonie Drive Team Leader (Fundraising)

This team leader is responsible for executing the fundraising initiatives of the Toonie Drive and managing the volunteers in the drive, reporting to Adam.

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Ticket Seller (Food & Beverage/Treasury)

This position requires a police background check
Sell tickets and assures that funds and tickets are kept safely and securely at all times. Completes appropriate forms related to cash and sales.

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Ticket Captain (Food & Beverage/Treasury)

This position requires a police background check.
Manages the ticket sellers and keeps funds and tickets safely and securely. As well, assists with ticket sales and the safe management of funds.

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Team Leader (Dyke March)

The team leader organizes the Dyke March volunteers.

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Sunday Parade Contingent Chant Noise Conductor (Fundraising)

Energetic volunteer(s) with the ability to lead the contingent keeping contingent enthusiastic and motivated (Last year a chant was created and worked well).

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Sobriety Patrol - Captain

Roam Free Zone monitoring the safety of occupants, advising senior Volunteers of any drug and alcohol related infringements or emergency situations. Provide a friendly face to Free Zone. Direct pedestrian traffic through Free Zone ensuring no drugs and alcohol is slipped in. Adhere to the principles set out by Pride Toronto and act as a Pride Toronto Ambassador. As Captain you will be responsible overseeing and coordinating Sobriety Patrol team members.

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Sobriety Patrol (Freezone)

Roam Free Zone monitoring the safety of occupants, advising senior Volunteers of any drug and alcohol related infringements or emergency situations. Provide a friendly face to Free Zone. Direct pedestrian traffic through Paul Kane Parkette ensuring no drugs and alcohol is slipped in. Adhere to the principles set out by Pride Toronto and act as a Pride Toronto Ambassador. Help unload and load products e.g. volunteer water, food & ice etc

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Site Dispatch (Site)

Site dispatch is involved in handling all of the incoming calls on the site channel, prioritizing it, recording it, directing it to the appropriate person, and tracking the progress of the calls.

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Site Commitee Members

Dispatch and lead the other volunteers. Oversee vendors during setup, ensuring that everything is delivered as ordered, and address any issues that may come up.

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Setup/Teardown (Freezone)

Help set up Free Zone by hanging signage, setting up waste containers, marking the front entrance & ensuring the immediate area in front of Free Zone is clear. You should be available to work multiple shifts over the weekend. Includes coming back to assist with tear-down.

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Setup/Teardown (Freezone)

Help set up Free Zone by hanging signage, setting up waste containers, marking the front entrance & ensuring the immediate area in front of Free Zone is clear. You should be available to work multiple shifts over the weekend. Includes coming back to assist with tear-down.

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Runner/Relief (Public Safety)

• Takes replacement safety volunteers to their assigned shift locations and provides breaks for other Public Safety volunteers.
• Within this vital role, you will be assisting all other volunteers and the committee coordinators with the strategic execution of all positions by being able to adapt quickly to take over any needed position when requested.
• Acts as an ambassador to participants and patrons of the festival, by providing accurate and detailed information about key events, locations and times.

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Runner (Street Fair)

Assist registration booths that become overwhelmed.
Assist vendors in navigating site.

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Runner (Parade)

Marshals assist vehicles/floats and marchers to find their correct place in the parade.
Marshals help create a safe and enjoyable Parade.
Marshals report to their Marshal Captain.

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Roaming Team Lead (Public Safety)

• Responsible for the safety of all people within their designated Zone.
• Responsible for rotating weekend volunteers within their zone and assigning breaks as needed.
• Responsible for helping with any questions or comments by the volunteers.
• Ensuring the volunteers are treated with respect.
• Resolution of minor problems, illegal vendors, and effective reporting will be dealt with by the team.
• Acts as an ambassador to participants and patrons of the festival, by providing accurate and detailed information about key events, locations and times.

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Roaming Ambassador (Public Safety)

• Roam the site in a specifically designated zone
• Monitoring the safety of all participants and calling in emergency situations for quick response.
• Provide crowd control where needed.
• Reporting to Roaming Team Lead when required
• Acts as an ambassador to participants and patrons of the festival, by providing accurate and detailed information about key events, locations and times.

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Registration Table Captain (Street Fair)

In this role your primary responsibility is to manage one registration table for the duration of Pride weekend. You will be provided either with one or two additional volunteers who will assist you in operating the table.

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Reading Series Volunteers (Alternative Arts)

Volunteer will be responsible for greeting, seating, providing information packages and answering questions.

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Radio Marshal (Dyke March)

In addition to the regular marshal duties carries a radio to allow the marshals access to a radio in the event of a problem. This is a position that is good for a person who has been a marshal before.

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Public Relations Info Table (Freezone)

Greeting people as they pass by or enter Free Zone. Provide information and resources.

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Public Relations & Information Table (Freezone)

Help greet people as they pass by or enter Free Zone. Provide information and resources.

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Pride Gala (Media)

Ushering guests, providing information, and assisting in the smooth operation of the Gala.

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Parade Team Leader (Public Safety)

• Acts as the point of contact for the individual in their assigned "zone"
• Will be responsible for a team of between 6-10 volunteers.
• Must be able to lead and develop a diverse group of volunteers.
• Must be calm under pressure and able to co-ordinate and manage an emergency situation.
• Acts as an ambassador to participants and patrons of the festival, by providing accurate and detailed information about key events, locations and times.

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Parade Team Lead (Freezone)

Lead the Free Zone Contingent in the Pride Parade.
Mandatory attendance at 1 Orientation Session & Approval from Safety & Security Committee.

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Parade Safety (Public Safety)

• Aids in crowd control: maintains crowds behind the Parade barricades.
• Monitors and reports emergencies that may arise on the Parade route.
• Acts as an ambassador to participants and patrons of the festival, by providing accurate and detailed information about key events, locations and times.

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Parade Flag Carrier (Human Rights)

Hold one of the flags for the International Grand Marshal contingent in the parade. Chant and make noise along with other marchers.

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Parade Chant Conductor (Human Rights)

March in the parade for the International Grand Marshal contingent. Lead other marchers in chanting and making noise to energize the crowd.

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Parade Banner Holder (Human Rights)

Hold the banner at the front of the International Grand Marshal contingent in the parade. Chant and make noise along with other marchers.

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Mobility Assistant (Dis/Ability)

To ensure safe passage for people with dis/abilities who are dealing with barriers on site and during the Dyke March and Pride Parade. As an assistant, duties can include pushing a wheelchair or guiding a person from the Dis/Ability Resources Headquarters to the D/A Viewing Stands or D/A Entertainment View Areas or to participate in the Dyke March or Pride Parade.

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Mobile Marshal (Parade)

Ensure that vehicles and marchers travel at the same pace so that gaps in the parade are minimal. Identify potential dangers to the marchers and observers.

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Mergers (Parade)

Manage the start line of the parade, directing the merging of marchers and floats at the Church and Wellesley intersection.
Work as a team to direct traffic at the start line of the parade.

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Media Launch (Media)

Ensure the smooth operation of the launch. Media experience an asset.

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Marshal Captain (Parade)

In addition to performing all of the duties of a Mobile Marshal, act as a team leader to a group of Mobile Marshals. Ensure that vehicles and marchers travel at the same pace so that gaps in the parade are minimal. Identify potential dangers to the marchers and observers.

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Marshal (Dyke March)

Assists with the formation of marching groups and ensure the safety and security of the participants in Dyke March on Saturday. Ensure that vehicles travel at the same pace. Move March participants along. Identify dangers to the marchers and observers. Assist the vehicles with exiting the site after the March.

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March & Parade Viewing Area Host (Dis/Ability)

Viewing Area Hosts make sure that Viewing Areas are accessible for people with dis/abilities and for those who are attending the Dyke March & Pride Parade.

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March & Parade Viewing Area Captain (Dis/Ability)

Viewing Area Captains act as the front line of Pride Toronto to the dis/ability communities who attend the Dyke March & Pride Parade and ensure Viewing Areas are welcoming for people with dis/abilities. Previous volunteer experience with Pride Toronto is preferred.

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Inventory Captain (Food & Beverage/Treasury)

The Inventory Captain will manage/oversee the flow of product from reefer trucks to the bar area and will liaise with the paid stocking team and volunteer Assistant Manager to ensure proper inventory and loss prevention controls.

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Information/Media Booth Attendant (Media)

Provides information to the public regarding Pride Toronto’s 2009 festivities, including times, locations, events, performers, and participants. Media booth volunteers will also be responsible for selling official "Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop." merchandise and providing media packs to accredited media. There will be at least two volunteers at each tent.

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Information Booth Volunteer (Media)

Will provide information to the public regarding Pride Toronto’s 2009 festivities, including times, locations, events, performers, and participants. There will be more than one volunteer at each info booth.

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Headquarters (Public Safety)

• Greets and checks in (via an online computer program) all Public Safety volunteers.
• Administers the signing in and out of radios to authorized Pride Toronto volunteers.
• Ensures radios are properly charged and ready for volunteer use.
• Practices great customer service and treats all with respect.

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Gap Monitor (Parade)

Ensure that vehicles and marchers travel at the same pace so that gaps in the parade are minimal
Identify potential dangers to the marchers and observers.

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Fundraising Contingent Volunteers (Fundraising)

28 volunteers walk in the Parade carrying the oversize ginormous rainbow flag chanting encouraging the public to throw money into the flag.

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Free Zone Support - Captain

Assist Free Zone Coordinator is overall running of Free Zone for either Saturday or Sunday. You will have to interact with all facets of the Free Zone.

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Free Zone Fundraiser/PR - Captain

Help greet people as they pass by or enter Free Zone. Provide information and resources.
Sell water and other items at the front entrance of Free Zone. Money handling, inventory control, customer service, adhere to the principles set out by Pride Toronto and act as a Pride Toronto Ambassador. As Captain you will be responsible overseeing and coordinating both the Fundraising and Public Relations & Info Table team members.

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Free Zone Fundraiser (Freezone)

Sell water and other items at the front entrance of Free Zone. Money handling, inventory control, customer service, adhere to the principles set out by Pride Toronto and act as a Pride Toronto Ambassador.

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Float Organizer (Parade)

Assist floats and vehicles to find their place in the parade line-up. Parade Coordinators will distribute the staging area maps to assist you in your duties. Assist with the arrangement and sequencing of participant groups in the float staging area. Enforce Parade Regulations.

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Flag Raising Ceremony (Media)

Ensure the smooth operation of the flag raising.

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Flag Carriers (Dyke March)

Flag carriers help carry the flag leading the Dyke March. There is also a flag money collector who is responsible for collecting the money that is thrown into the Dyke March-Flag that is being carried.

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Family Pride Volunteer (Family Pride)

Family Pride Volunteer:
• Required to have a police background check completed through Pride Toronto
• Good English language communication and comprehension skills
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time (shifts are approx. 6 hours)
• Experience working with children and families, especially in the LGBTTIQQ2SA community, is beneficial
• Some heavy lifting may be required

Duties for Set Up on Friday
On Friday evening, Family Pride volunteers will be helping with site preparations:
• Delivery of all supplies
• Food and Beverage set up
• Inventory of available supplies at school
• General set up

Duties for On-Site on Saturday and Sunday
Over Pride weekend, Family Pride volunteers will be helping with a variety of tasks in the Family Pride area, including:
• Welcome desk and registration: welcoming guests, asking them to fill out our survey, stroller park
• Crowd control, flow, and directions
• Food and Beverage: set up, serving, distributing, and replenishing of food, snacks, beverage, and supplies for brunches
• Arts, Crafts, Games Area: monitor arts and crafts area, encourage kids to participate in activities
• Assisting performers and vendors
• Set up and Tear down

All Family Pride volunteers will be cross-trained in order to be able to take on any of the above roles. Volunteers may request specific duties prior to the festival; otherwise duties will be assigned on-site.

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Exhibit Booth Volunteers (Human Rights)

Provide information to the public on Global Human Rights for Queers, provide information about a continued movement in queer and trans human rights abuses around the world and educate on the challenges and struggles faced by the global queer and trans community.

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Entertainment Viewing Stand Host (Dis/Ability)

Viewing Stand/Entertainment Viewing Stand Hosts act as the face of Pride Toronto to the Dis/abilities communities who attend major events during the weekend of Pride Week and they ensure that the Viewing Stands or Entertainment Viewing Areas are welcoming for people with Dis/abilities. Their role is to welcome, open gates, make sure people are comfortably situated.

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Dyke Parade Contingent Chant Noise Conductor (Fundraising)

Energetic volunteer(s) with ability to be loud, to lead the contingent keeping contingent enthusiastic and motivated (Last year a chant was created and worked well).

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Dyke March fundraising volunteers (Fundraising)

24 volunteers to walk in the Parade carrying the oversize ginormous rainbow flag chanting encouraging the public to throw money into the flag.

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Dyke March Flag Carrier (Human Rights)

Hold one of the flags for the International Grand Marshal contingent in the Dyke March. Chant and make noise along with other marchers.

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Dyke March Banner Holder (Human Rights)

Hold the banner at the front of the International Grand Marshal contingent in the Dyke March. Chant and make noise along with other marchers.

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Dispatch Assistant (Public Safety)

We are seeking dedicated individuals to:
• work rotating shifts with a minimum commitment of two shifts (4-6 hours in duration).
• process emergency and non-emergency requests for Pride Toronto Public Safety Personnel
• direct Public Safety Personnel movement
• communicate with individuals under stress
• operate computer-aided dispatch, radios and telecommunications equipment

What we are looking for:
Critical Skills:
• You have multi-tasking, organizational and memory recall skills with the ability to coordinate a variety of activities and resources, work under pressure and maintain control of situations.
• You have decision making, problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to use judgment to assess problems and make decisions and to interpret and apply policies, procedures and/or information

General Skills:
• You have interpersonal and communication skills
• You are able to handle situations in a professional manner
• You have leadership skills to take initiative and give direction
• You are proficient with computer software
• You have a command of spatial concepts (time/distance/resource equations and read/understand maps)

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Dis/Ability Headquarters Captain (Dis/Ability)

To manage the Dis/Ability Resources Headquarters and the volunteers, by ensuring that all mobility information, signs and equipment are at the HQ each day. Responsible for wheelchair sign-out, assigning mobility assistants, coordinating Entertainment and Safety & Security ASL Interpreters on site, communicating with D/A Coordinators & other committees as needed, and maintaining the rest area. Previous volunteer experience with Pride Toronto is preferred.

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Dis/Ability Headquarters Assistant (Dis/Ability)

To assist in the running of the Dis/Ability Headquarters on the weekend of Pride Week and support the Headquarters Captain by handing out information, supplying water for people and guide dogs, managing the use of Pride Guide audiocassette for the sight impaired, acting as a runner between D/A Resources locations on the Pride Week site, acting as emergency guide or mobility assistant.

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Deaf-Blind Intervenor

Based at D/A Headquarters, this position fields on-site inquiries and assists with the participation of persons who are Deaf-Blind during the weekend. 2nd year student or above attending an Deaf-Blind Intervenor Training Program.

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Crowd Management (Dyke March)

This stationary person is to be the main liaison between the various teams of marshals. This is reserved for a person who has been a marshal before.

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Crew Member (Site)

The crew member will be working on the front line during the festival to set-up, maintain, and troubleshoot the festival. Supervised by a crew leader, the crew member will work in a team with responsibility over a portion of the festival site. Light physical labor is involved.

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Crew Lead (Site)

The crew lead responds to calls from the Site Dispatch team and leads their Crew members to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner. The position will be on the front lines during the festival and will also be responsible for ensuring the well-being of a team of 1-3 volunteers.

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Car Decorating for 2 Fundraising Parade Vehicles (Fundraising)

4 to 6 volunteers who love being creative to decorate our 2 vehicles. Decorations will be provided once the volunteer team decides how they will decorate our parade vehicles.

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Beverage Garden Volunteers (Beverage)

Requirements:
-available for shift at least two shifts on of July 1st, 2nd, 3rd 2011
-responsible, punctual, attentive to detail, approachable
-customer service/hospitality experience an asset
-first-aid certification considered a strong asset

Responsibilities:
-general garden maintenance
-coaching patrons on proper disposal of waste and recycling
-acting liaison for community groups conducting community can clean up
-safeguarding delivered water and ice along parade and march routes
-report any suspicious or unsafe behaviour to Public Safety Committee staff/volunteers
-be aware of overall event and be prepared to respond to patrons questions

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Beverage Garden Team Lead (Public Safety)

• Acts as the point of contact for the individual in their assigned "zone"
• Will be responsible for a team of volunteers between 6-10 individuals.
• Must be calm under pressure and able to co-ordinate and manage an emergency situation.
• Monitoring the safety of occupants
• Act as an ambassador for all patrons of the licensed beverage gardens by answering questions and providing an understanding of the rules and regulations of the licensed areas.

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Beverage Garden Ambassador (Public Safety)

• Roam in a beverage garden
• Monitoring the safety of occupants
• Call in emergency situations for quick response
• Provide crowd control where needed.
• Act as an ambassador for all patrons of the licensed beverage gardens by answering questions and providing an understanding of the rules and regulations of the licensed areas.

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Banner Holder (Youth)

Banner holders will be responsible for carrying the banner representing the Pride Toronto Youth Contingent during the Pride Parade.

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Assistant Registration Table Captain (Street Fair)

In this role you your primary responsibility is to assist in the management of one registration table for the duration of Pride weekend. You will be provided with one Volunteer Committee member who will manage the table with you.

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Assistant Manager (Food & Beverage/Treasury)

The Assistant Manager will liaise with the Beverage Garden Manager (tending to all ad-hoc concerns), the Inventory Captain and Site and Security. They will also relieve the Beverage Garden Manager should the need arise.

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ASL Interpreter Coordinator (Dis/Ability)

The Coordinator will be responsible for the organization and dispatch of ASL Interpreters to make sure that interpretation is available at the various locations on the site during Pride Week, so that all guests/spectators are able to fully participate in the activities of Pride Week 2009. Must remain in contact by radio as needed to ASL Interpreters. Qualifications should include ASL Interpreter Training Program, worked as an ASL Interpreter for more than one year and good general knowledge of Deaf Culture, and supervisory experience.
               

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American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter (Dis/Ability)

This position will involve American Sign Language and English Interpretations of events during the weekend of Pride Week throughout the Pride Week site. Volunteers will be using the Interpretation process between American Sign Language and English during these activities. The qualifications for this role are completion of an ASL Interpreter Training Program, worked as an ASL Interpreters for more than one year, and good general knowledge of Deaf Culture.

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