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The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s 8th Annual Hospital Bed Races, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP are a fun and entertaining family event where teams of four race in head-to-head heats while pushing a hospital bed 50 meters, with the fastest team winning the coveted golden bedpan trophy.

As part of the SET-UP CREW, you play a vital role in ensuring our supplies and equipment are safely unloaded and set up in the appropriate area(s) in a timely manner. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Assisting with the unloading of gear, equipment, tools and supplies from vehicles

·         Moving gear, equipment, tools and supplies to designated area(s)

·         Various set up activities could include: set up stations (example: registration, photo booth, first aid), placing posters or signage around the venue, setting up fencing, setting tables and chairs, decorating.

·         Tidying up areas

·         Work under the direction of an NLHF staff member

Skills and qualifications:

·         Ability to lift 25 lbs

·         Bending, lifting, carrying, pushing various items

·         Ability to be on your feet for an extended period of time

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provided

The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s 8th Annual Hospital Bed Races, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP are a fun and entertaining family event where teams of four race in head-to-head heats while pushing a hospital bed 50 meters, with the fastest team winning the coveted golden bedpan trophy

As a WELCOME TABLE CREW MEMBER, your role will provide a welcoming atmosphere to all team members who are participating in the event. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Greet and welcome team members as they arrive, providing a positive experience

·         Register that each team member has arrived by “checking” them in on the team tracker

·         Ensure each team member has either previously submitted their race waiver (will be noted on the team tracker) or get them to fill out the waiver at registration

·         Verify all team participants names with each Team Captain

·         Hand our participant bags once the team member has been officially checked in (verified by Team Captain and waiver signed) *One per person.

·         Work under the direction of an NLHF staff member

Skills & Qualifications:

·         Excellent communication

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         Excellent organizational skills

·         Ability to sit or stand for an extended period of time

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provided

The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s 8th Annual Hospital Bed Races, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP are a fun and entertaining family event where teams of four race in head-to-head heats while pushing a hospital bed 50 meters, with the fastest team winning the coveted golden bedpan trophy

As a VOLUNTEER TABLE CREW MEMBER, your role will provide a welcoming atmosphere to all volunteers who are arriving for their shift. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Greet and welcome volunteers as they arrive, providing a positive experience

·         Sign-in volunteers as they arrive (make note of the time)

·         Confirm volunteers have signed the waiver, if not provide a copy to fill out

·         Introduce them to the NLHF staff member present at the time

·         Ensure they have the proper documents for their required role (ex: clipboard, sheets, pens, etc)

·         Sign-out walkie-talkies to volunteers whose position requires one

·         Sign-in walkie-talkies as they are returned

·         Sign-out volunteers as they leave (make note of the time and tally hours)

·         Work under the direction of an NLHF staff member

Skills & Qualifications:

·         Excellent communication

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         Excellent organizational skills

·         Ability to sit or stand for an extended period of time

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provided

The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s 8th Annual Hospital Bed Races, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP are a fun and entertaining family event where teams of four race in head-to-head heats while pushing a hospital bed 50 meters, with the fastest team winning the coveted golden bedpan trophy.

As the FIRST AID ATTENDANT, your role is vital in ensuring the safety of participants and the general public if needed. A first aid kit will be provided in the tent. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Be ready at all times to provide first aid care to people in need at the event

·         Call for further emergency medical services if required

·         Work under the direction of an NLHF staff member

Skills & Qualifications:

·         Have a current Standard First Aid Level C with CPR/AED ticket

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·         Ability to sit/stand for an extended period of time

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provided

The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s 8th Annual Hospital Bed Races, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP are a fun and entertaining family event where teams of four race in head-to-head heats while pushing a hospital bed 50 meters, with the fastest team winning the coveted golden bedpan trophy.

 

As one of the RAFFLE SALES attendants, your role is vital in ensuring guests are aware of raffle ticket sales. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Greet and invite guests to purchase raffle tickets

·         Advise guests on the cost of the tickets

·         Collect cash payments (make change if needed)

·         Use handheld interact machine (orientation provided) to collect payments

·         Hand out appropriate amount of tickets

·         Ensure guests write their name and phone number on the back of tickets

·         Place half of the tickets in the raffle box

·         Change out interact machine paper roll (if needed, orientation provided)

·         Keep station clean and tidy

·         Work under the direction of an NLHF Staff Member

Skills and Qualifications:

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Ability to be on your feet for an extended period of time

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provided

The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s 8th Annual Hospital Bed Races, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP are a fun and entertaining family event where teams of four race in head-to-head heats while pushing a hospital bed 50 meters, with the fastest team winning the coveted golden bedpan trophy.

As part of the GAME ZONE CREW, your role will ensure our guests are having fun in our game zone. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Greet and welcome guests to the games zone

·         Supervise the activity

·         Ensure all the pieces are collected after each turn

 

Skills and Qualifications:

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Ability to be on your feet for an extended period of time

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provided

The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s 8th Annual Hospital Bed Races, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP are a fun and entertaining family event where teams of four race in head-to-head heats while pushing a hospital bed 50 meters, with the fastest team winning the coveted golden bedpan trophy.

As one of the FOOD STATION ATTENDANTS, your role will ensure that our snacks are properly handled and distributed to the participants and event spectators. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Greeting guests and providing a welcoming atmosphere

·         Hand out packaged food items and drinks

·         Ensure the station remains clean and tidy

·         Work under the direction of an NLHF staff member

 

Skills and Qualifications:

·         Alberta Food Safety Certificate (not required, but a bonus)

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Ability to be on your feet for an extended period of time

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provid

The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s 8th Annual Hospital Bed Races, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP are a fun and entertaining family event where teams of four race in head-to-head heats while pushing a hospital bed 50 meters, with the fastest team winning the coveted golden bedpan trophy.

As part of the SET-UP CREW, you play a vital role in ensuring our supplies and equipment are safely packed up and loaded into the moving truck in a timely manner. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Assisting with the repacking of gear, equipment, tools and supplies

·         Moving gear, equipment, tools and supplies to designated loading area(s) or vehicle

·         Various tear down activities could include: tear down stations/tents, removing posters or signage around the venue, taking down tables and chairs, taking down fencing, collecting all NLHF related items from around the venue

·         Cleaning various areas

·         Work under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator/Assistant and a NLHF staff member

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Skills and Qualifications:

·         Ability to lift 25 lbs

·         Bending, lifting, carrying, pushing various items

·         Ability to be on your feet for an extended period of time

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provided

The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s 8th Annual Hospital Bed Races, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP are a fun and entertaining family event where teams of four race in head-to-head heats while pushing a hospital bed 50 meters, with the fastest team winning the coveted golden bedpan trophy.

As one of the RACE JUDGES, your secretive role will help decide which team will take home the award for the most spirit from the event. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Watch the teams anonymously from the sidelines and throughout the event

·         Keep notes on each team; moral, costumes/company attire, participation, etc.

·         Communicate with the other RACE JUDGE and come to a final decision on TEAM SPIRIT

·         Communicate with a NLHF staff member on the decision

·         Encourage community members to vote for their favourite team

·         Assist community members in filling out ballots to vote for their favourite team

·         Work under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator/Assistant and a NLHF staff member

Skills and qualifications:

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         Ability to be on your feet for an extended period of time

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provided

The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s 8th Annual Hospital Bed Races, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP are a fun and entertaining family event where teams of four race in head-to-head heats while pushing a hospital bed 50 meters, with the fastest team winning the coveted golden bedpan trophy.

As part of the FLOATER CREW, your role will give breaks to volunteers assigned a certain area. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Greet and welcome participants/viewers to the races

·         Keep track of the teams racing order and answer any questions about the schedule

·         Round up the teams prior to the start of their race

·         Hype up the teams and get them excited to race

·         Ensure the race track is free and clear of any debris or hazard prior to the start each race

·         Ensure the audience, teammates, and other viewers are always behind the viewing stanchions

·         Report any hazards on the race track to the Race Starter (as needed)

·         Collect the beds from a finished race and quickly bring them to the Pit Crew located near the start line

·         Work under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator/Assistant and a NLHF staff member

 

Skills & Qualifications:

·         Excellent communications skills

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         Ability to stand for an extended period of time

·         Must be comfortable using a walkie-talkie

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provided