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WGBH FunFest: A Day of Ice Cream and Music

In New England, it’s never too cold to start thinking about ice cream and summer fun! The WGBH FunFest: A Day of Ice Cream and Music, an annual family favorite, returns Saturday, July 13 from 10am-4pm at WGBH Studios in Brighton. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to your community and support public media! This year’s Funfest features all you can eat ice cream, moounbounces, kid activities, face painting, carnival games and even the chance to meet PBS Kids characters. There will be LIVE entertainment all day on our entertainment stage, too!

The DAY BEFORE on Friday, July 12;
We need help with FunFest event set-up on Friday. Volunteers will work with the WGBH Event Production Team to bring event items and supplies from inside One Guest Street to WGBH’s visitor parking lot (where event will take place on Saturday); staple tablecloths to vendor and activity tables; and set-up signage and tarps.

On the EVENT DAY on Saturday, July 13;

There will be THREE VOLUNTEER SHIFTS:
9am-1pm
12:30-5pm
OR full day (9am-5pm)

**First shift volunteers will help train second shift volunteers between 12:30-1pm.

This is an outdoor event and happens rain or shine.

Volunteers who sign up for the 13th will be helping with set-up for the event!

Please review all FunFest volunteer position descriptions listed below and email Volunteer & Marketing Manager, Jaime Reese, at jaime_reese@wgbh.org if you’d like to help. Please make sure to include the following information in your email response:

• Your full name
• Top 3 volunteer positions in order of preference (e.g. costume character, costume handler, floater, etc.). ** If you’d like to be a costume character, please note your character preference based on size requirements provided below)
• Preferred shift (Friday, July 12, from 2-7pm; or Saturday, July 13, 9am-1pm (staggered arrival times), 12pm-5pm, or full day)

WGBH is expecting 3,000+ attendees and is in need of volunteer help to ensure kids of all ages have FUN at FunFest. Please review all FunFest volunteer position descriptions listed below and express interest if you’d like to help. 



SET-UP on Friday, July 12 from 2-7pm

Set-up Volunteer: Work with WGBH Event Production Team to bring event items and supplies from inside One Guest Street to WGBH’s visitor parking lot; staple tablecloths to vendor and activity tables; and set-up signage and tarps.

EVENT DAY on Saturday, July 13;
THREE SHIFTS: 9am-1pm (staggered arrival times), 12:30-5pm, or full day.
**The goal is to have first shift volunteers train second shift volunteers between 12:30-1pm.

Admission (9am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Sell FunFest tickets, check names off RSVP list; collect email ticket receipts 
and groupons; and help with line management.

Admission Line Hospitality (9am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Help manage admission lines. Offer free ice cream and water to those waiting in line. Distribute event maps and point guests in the right direction.

Community Ambassador (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Run the community ambassador table during the event, encourage guests to complete a brief survey for a chance to win a WGBH prize. Must be a current WGBH Volunteer for 2+ years to qualify for this position.

Concession Stand (9am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Make and distribute popcorn or cotton candy to event guests.

Costume Character (9am-4:
30pm): Wear a costume (see below) and interact with guests.
• Arthur (5’4”-5’9”, average build)
• Clifford (5’4”-5’9”, average build)
• Curious George (5’1”-5’3”, average build)
• Super Why (5"6" to 5'8", medium build)
• Peg (5’0” to 5’3”, average build)
• Cat (5’0” to 5’3”, average build)
• Woofster (5’6” to 5’10”, medium build)

Costume Handler (9am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Assist with character preparation backstage; escort costume character around the venue
; and speak on behalf of the character.

Costume Line Manager (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Oversee line for photographs with costume characters.

Exit Volunteer (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Stand by North Beacon Street exit to ensure no one enters and let guests know about exit behind the stage area.

Face Painter (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Design simple color images on kids’ faces. **Sample drawings will be provided as examples.

Food Truck Line Manager (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Help manage food truck lines.

Food Sampler (9:45am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Distribute food and beverage samples to event guests.

Freezer Truck Runner (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Make sure ice cream is going to the correct vendor table. **Volunteers should be able to comfortably lift 30-40 pounds if necessary.

Ice Cream Scooper (9:15am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Serve delicious ice cream (provided by our generous vendors) to hungry guests in the mood for a refreshing sweet treat on a hot summer day.

Kids’ Carnival Games (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Provide guests with game instructions; help manage line and distribute prizes.

Kids’ Coloring Station (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Volunteers will keep the coloring area tidy; encourage kids to draw
; and hang up artwork.

Merchandise Assistant (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Provide excellent customer service to our guests as they shop for event keepsakes.

Moonbounce Patrol (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Help maintain moonbounce order; group kids by age to ensure safety; manage line
; and keep track of jump time to keep line moving.

Parking Volunteer (9:30am-1pm): Wave to traffic on One Guest Street; direct cars
insidegarage for event parking.

Photographer (9:45am-1pm or 12:45-4:
15pm): Take pictures of Main Stage performances, guests posing with costume characters or rove around event venue to capture various FunFest activities. **Photographers, please send samples of your work to be considered.

Photographer Assistant (9:45am-1pm or 12:45-4:
15pm): Walk with photographers during the event, record names of people in posed pictures and ask guests in photos to fill out appearance release forms as needed.

Water Cooler Volunteer (9:30am-1pm or 12:30-5pm): Refill water jugs; replenish cup supply; make sure guests know water is available – and stay hydrated!


This is an express interest opportunity. When you click "express interest" below, you will be contacting WGBH, Boston Cares' partner organization on this project, directly. They will manage communication before and after the project, and the volunteer group day-of. Boston Cares cannot verify attendance for express interest opportunities. If you need to have your hours verified, please coordinate directly with the contact listed below.
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