Volunteer

 

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The Lantern Parade simply could not operate without the generous support of its wonderful volunteers. Volunteers have the opportunity to work alongside the The LightnUp Team to deliver this exciting signature event. Whether you are an experienced volunteer or just starting out, volunteering is a great way to help others, meet new people, build new skills, experience new challenges, build up work experience and make an extraordinary contribution to our local community.

Experience is not necessary and whatever skills you have to offer we would greatly appreciate.

Please note that training is provided.

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Pre-event and

ongoing throughout the year

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Making & repairing lanterns & props

• Patching, fixing & decorating the lanterns

• Covering small and large lanterns with paper and /or fabric

• Painting lantern bases and props

• Selecting, fitting and labeling carry poles

• Make candle holders and hooks

• Cutting out shapes for decorating lanterns

• Make lanterns under direction, once experienced design your own

• Assist with making fire rope and constructing fire effects

Lantern workshops (school & community)

• Travel to schools and groups with coordinator to assist with workshops

• Assist with preparation for school workshops (see above)

• Good communication and people skills are essential

• A Working With Children Check is essential, available from NSW Service Centre - online

 

Administration

• Assist with data entry, promotional packages, mail outs etc

• Answer phone, take bookings for workshops; lantern carrier sign ups

• Poster and flyer distribution around Lismore and Northern Rivers area

• Prepare lanyards, schedules, photocopying

• Prepare wristbands for collection

 

General & domestic

• Make lunches for workers and volunteers (final week prior to event)

• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and toilet areas

• Tidy workshop

• Assist with ground maintenance (odd jobs and whipper snippering)

• Fixing shelves and repairing work areas

 

Set up for the Fiery Finale

• Help construct the Main Image, set, bonfire, fire props

• Set up LFX, sound

• Design and build the Ceremonial Gates

• Assist set up of perimeter and safety fences

 

In the Fiery Finale 

• Dance performance

• Fire Choreography

• Carry lanterns

• Assist with light and sound

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On the day

• Drive lanterns to and from the assembly point - own vehicle with tow bar required

• Drive lanterns in our vehicles between Lantern Shed/Workshop and Assembly Point

• Set up in Victoria Street

• Help with Finale site set up Oakes Oval

• Assist preparation of parade assembly area

• Assist with lantern decorating in Matket deLight

• At parade assembly directing people, answering questions, laying out lanterns for the parade, under supervision of parade manager

• Handing out LED candles and carry sticks

• Cleaning up the assembly area after parade leaves

• Parade marshaling

• Carry a lantern in the parade - nice to do in a group of friends

• Assist with parade assembly before it departs

• Participate in the finale

• Survey festival goers

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Post Parade

• Help transport lanterns back to the workshop

• General site clean up - assembly and finale site

• Packing down fences and gateways

• Return fences to Baseball Fields

• Clean up fire pit area

• Clean up at the workshop 

• Sort and pack away lanterns

• Send out thank you certificates

• Assist in report writing

• Assist with survey collation and evaluation

• Assist with the return of hire goods

• Assist with the return of sponsor banners etc

• Assist with filing, administration to finalise event activities

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Specialised Roles

                           • large VANS, UTES and TRUCKS for the period of the parade 4pm - 6.30pm staying with                                   vehicle or Traffic Management’s Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

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 • A team to help deliver lanterns from the workshop to the Riviera Car Park, Magellan                              Street Parade Assembly area 

                                  SATURDAY 20th June 9.00am - 12.30pm

                                  SUNDAY 21st June 9.00am - 12.30pm from Oakes Oval to return the lanterns home.

                                  Utes and trailers welcome, but helping hands to LIFT and CARRY (really important too)

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 • Help to clean up the site of the fiery finale and derig the fire props - Meet at the Oakes Oval 9.30am..

                                  Sunday 21st June and                                 

                                  Monday 22nd June

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More Information

Jyllie Jackson

CEO / Festival Director
02 6622 6333 or 0412 732 102
festival@lanternparade.com

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Register

If you would like to participate in this wonderful community event

please complete the volunteer registration below and email it to us at

festival@lanternparade.com 

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Lismore Lantern Parade / LightnUp Inc Registration Form

Please complete this form and email: <festival@lanternparade.com>

or

return to: Lantern Workshop, 289 Keen St, East Lismore, 2480; PO Box 1394, Lismore 2480; ph 0266226333/0412732102

 

Name ……………………………………………………………………………………......................

Address……………………………………………………………………………………PC……………

Phone ………………………….. H ………………………………. W ……………… Mob...............................

Email ………………………………………………...................... Age (optional)……………..

 

AREAS of INTEREST 

1) Creative: fixing, making - lanterns/costumes/props, other …….

2) Admin/ coordination ……

3) Art of Fire: construction/performance……

4) Performer …………

5) Gate Keepers/Donation Collector:

6) Set-up/performer………

7) Back stage ………

8) Construction: ……

9)  Parade: marshal/safety/lantern-carrier/donation-collector………..

10) Marketing/Promotion: pre-festival/poster distribution/odd jobs ………

11) Other:……………………………………

 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

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• Do you have a current: First Aid Certificate? Y / N         Working With Children? Y /N

• I am available: (please circle) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

• Do you have any health problems we should know about? (information kept confidential)

Details    …………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

FAMILY

• Names and ages of children under 16yrs under your care in the – Workshop / Parade

1.……………………………………. Age……… 2.…………………………………….Age………

3.……………………………………  Age……      4.…………………………………….Age……

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• Why do you want to be involved with the Lismore Lantern Parade/LightnUp?

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PHOTOS

We sometimes use photos taken at workshops, or events for Funding, Media, Social Media or PR purposes, if this is a problem, and you do NOT want your photo taken please inform LightnUp IN WRITING:

 

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Contact Name…………………………………Relationship……………………… Phone……………...

 

VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDITIONS

• All volunteers are covered under our Volunteer Insurance Policy

• Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times in the workshop, NO bare feet. Stay safe, take care

• Illegal substances will not be tolerated. • No alcohol during working hours

• The lantern workshop is a SAFE and HARMONIOUS environment, everyone is welcome, so

respect other volunteers and the workshop space too – no sexual harassment or bullying please

Full Volunteer Responsibilities and Conditions are available at the LightnUp workshop

 

I HAVE READ THE VOLUNTEERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDITIONS AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THEM AT ALL TIMES

 

Signed ………………………………………………………………………Date……………………

 

If you are under 16yrs we also require consent of your parent or guardian

 

Parent/Guardian Signed……………………………………………................................................................... Name………………………………….Date…………………

 

THANK YOU for JOINING US at the LightUp Inc Workshop / Lismore Lantern Parade

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ENJOY and HAVE FUN    0412732102 Jyllie

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