Volunteer

– responsible for supporting groups who are running interactive programming; includes being the point-person for presenters, directing people to their rooms and ensuring they have everything they need 

– introduce presenters/speakers, keep on schedule – basically, ensure smooth operations throughout the day!

Time commitment: duration of the Festival, with some buffer time to get oriented (12:30-6pm on Dec 9th) – you can commit to a portion of the day if desired. Breaks will be coordinated.

– welcome Festival-goers at each entrance of Metro Hall, direct people to the Info Desk as a resource, engage with people and answer questions, be an ambassador for the event

Time commitment: duration of the Festival, with some buffer time to get oriented (1-6pm on Dec 9th) – you can commit to a portion of the day if desired. Breaks will be coordinated.

– provide general help where needed on the day of the Festival
– answer questions, direct visitors, take over stations as needed so tablers can go to the restroom, hand out resources, refill water pitchers etc.
– you are willing to support whatever comes up!

Time commitment: duration of the Festival, with some buffer time to get oriented (1-6pm on Dec 9th) – you can commit to a portion of the day if desired. Breaks will be coordinated.

– responsible for signing in and engaging with YIMBY participants & elected officials on the day of the event
– you will manage the official YIMBY table throughout the Festival; once tabling begins, the sign-in table will change into an Info Table for people coming to attend the Festival
– supporting packing up at the end of the Festival

Time commitment: duration of the Festival, with some buffer time to get oriented (1-6pm on Dec 9th) – you can commit to a portion of the day if desired. Breaks will be coordinated.

– responsible for helping spreading the word about #YIMBY2016 throughout Toronto; poster distribution all over the city (not just downtown core)
– other tasks to support promotion as they come up

Time commitment: this role is for support leading up to the event and doesn’t require day-of participation; let us know in the notes below what you can spare us and we’ll make a collaborative effort!