Event Staffing Volunteer Application

The city is always in need of volunteers to staff recreational and entertainment events such as the Traditional Holiday and Tree Lighting Ceremony, Summer Entertainment Series events, among others. Jobs include everything from event set-up, staffing ticket booths and concession stands to crowd control and tour guides at the Celery Flats Interpretive Center.

Complete the Event Staffing Volunteer Application. City staff will contact you in 3 to 5 business days to discuss volunteer opportunities that meet your interest and availability.

Preferred Name (Optional):

Phone Number:

Email:

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Phone (Voice)

Phone (Text)

Other (Please Specify)

Please specify "Other":

Date of Birth (There is no minimum or maximum age for volunteers. Used for background checks.):

Please specify "Other" or list any additional or requested events to work at below:

Please select the skill sets you offer:

Set-Up/Decorating

Post-Event Cleanup

Activity Stations, Guest Interactions, Etc.

Willing to help anywhere.

Administrative (Prior to the event)

Other (Please specify below)

Please specify "Other" and/or list any additional skill sets you offer below:

Please select the specific day(s) of the week you are interested in volunteering:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Any Day

Please select your level of interest:

Meeting a school requirement.

Interested in a specific event.

Interested in being a volunteer at more than one event.

I would like to try volunteering and see where it goes.

Other (Please specify below)

Please specify "Other" and/or provide any additional information on level of interest or duration of volunteering below:

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

By submitting this form, I authorize my former employers and school authorities to give any information regarding my employment, together with any information they may have regarding me whether or not it is on their records. I authorize the City of Portage to conduct a criminal record investigation and driving record investigation. I hereby release them and their organization from any damage whatsoever for issuing same. I understand this is not a compensatory position, nor a promise of one. Furthermore, I understand that as a volunteer, I am not able to collect benefits including, but not limited to, Workers' Compensation. I acknowledge that I am volunteering my time and when this arrangement is no longer desirable by either party, either the City of Portage or myself may terminate this relationship.

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I agree to electronically sign and to create a legally binding contract between the other party and myself, or the entity I am authorized to represent.

If you are 17 years of age or younger, Human Resources will contact you to assist you with obtaining the appropriate work permit.