BlueCross BlueShield of SC Volunteer Program
As Greenville’s longest running street festival, the success of the event depends heavily on the support of 1,800 dedicated community volunteers. Volunteers are stationed throughout the event site to help ensure that residents and visitors of all ages have a fun and memorable experience.
Interested volunteers can fill out the online application. Once registered, you will receive an email with your password and instructions on how to sign into the volunteer database and sign up for positions. All volunteers will receive an official St. Francis Fall for Greenville volunteer t-shirt and a wristband for entrance to the BlueCross BlueShield of SC Volunteer Hospitality area.
For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Elane Fleming at 864-467-2726 or email efleming@greenvillesc.gov.
Please note: All volunteers are required to fill out the new Volunteer Service Agreement & Release form prior to volunteering for the first time. Volunteers between the ages of 10 -17 must have a parental consent form on file. Waivers can be faxed to 864-467-2794 or email to efleming@greenvillesc.gov prior to the event.
Volunteer Training and Check In
Volunteer Orientation for St. Francis Fall For Greenville will be held on Sunday, October 9 at the TD Bank Conference Center. The conference center is located at 1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, SC 29607; Enter from Eisenhower road not Tower Road. This year's orientation will be divided up according to the DAY that you are scheduled to volunteer. Please see the schedule below to determine your orientation time on Sunday, October 9, 2011:
- Volunteers working any shift on Friday or Sunday report on Sunday, October 9 at 3:30 pm.
- Volunteers working any shift on Saturday report on Sunday, October 9 at 5:30 pm.
- If you are scheduled for more than one day, you may select which time you would like to attend.
Volunteer Check In location: 17 W. North St. (please report according to your scheduled time)
Volunteer Parking:
Fall for Greenville does not have designated parking for volunteers. The City does, however, have numerous free parking
available, including Richardson Garage.
Directions and Additional Parking
Information
Note: St. Francis Fall For Greenville is not responsible for any fees or fines associated with parking.
Volunteer Coordinator:
Elane Fleming
Phone Number: 864-467-2726
Email: efleming@greenvillesc.gov
St. Francis Fall for Greenville 2011 Non-Profit Beneficiaries
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Volunteers
representing MOM (Mobile On-site Mammography)
Inspired by the example of the first Bon Secours Sisters who brought health care outside the walls of their
convent – the vision is to bring critically important breast health screenings to the uninsured, underinsured,
in churches, community centers and workplace health fairs. As part of the Breast Health Program, St.
Francis’s goal is to sponsor a MOM (Mobile On-site Mammography) van traveling throughout the Upstate
to proactively engage at-risk populations by offering mammography screenings and education on breast self-exams.
www.stfrancishealth.org
United Way Hands on Greenville
Hands On Greenville is a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families and corporate and community groups find flexible volunteer opportunities at more than 300 service organizations. Their mission is to link volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities. Hands On Greenville is an affiliate of the HandsOn Network and Points of Light, an umbrella association of "Cares" and "Hands On" organizations across the United States, U.K. and other countries. www.handsongreenville.org
Greenville In Harmony
Greenville In Harmony Show Chorus is a dynamic award-winning chorus dedicated to musical excellence and sharing the joy of a cappella four-part harmony through contemporary cutting edge performances. The group is committed to performance education and creating high energy performances filled with musical artistry and a rich, resonant sound.
greenvilleinharmony.com
Boy Scout Troop 260
Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.
Chicora Voices
Based in Greenville’s West End Historic District, Chicora Voices is the premier choral experience for young singers in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. Chicora Voices offers an exciting program of rehearsals, concerts, social events and state, regional, national and international travel.
www.chicoravoices.org
Greenville Chinese Cultural Organization
Greenville Chinese Cultural Organization is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote Chinese cultural awareness and actively involve community service. The group holds several live art performances for the community, including Chinese folk dances, music, Chinese calligraphy, painting and guest artists from China.
greenvillechinese.org
Harvest Hope Food Bank
The mission of Harvest Hope Food Bank is to provide for the needs of hungry people by gathering and sharing quality food with dignity, compassion and education. Harvest Hope partners with local businesses and community organizations to provide volunteers in many areas: in Product Rescue to sort, clean and repackage food; in the Emergency Food Pantry to conduct client interviews, answer telephones and package food; and in the community during special events and food drives.
www.harvesthope.org
Job Descriptions
Block Captain
Age Requirement: 21+
Check in volunteers, monitor volunteers, and assist the volunteer coordinator with volunteer issues, over all volunteers in designated block.
Qualifications:
Computer Literate; 1-year experience in the current volunteer program; Attended Block Captain leadership training.
Ticket Sellers
Age Requirement: 17+
Sell tickets to purchase food and beverages.
Qualifications:
Experience handling cash transactions. Volunteers can sit or stand for this position.
Wristband Sellers ID Checker
Age Requirement: 18+
Checks ID's and verify that patrons are of legal age to consume alcohol.
Qualifications:
Experience handling cash transactions. Volunteers can sit or stand for this position.
Wristband Helper (Youth Position)
Age Requirement: 14-17
Put wristbands on patrons. Helpers under 18 cannot handle money nor check ID's.
Qualifications:
None
Beer Servers
Age Requirement: 21+
Serve beer and wine to the public.
Qualifications:
Volunteers need to know how to pour draft beer. Volunteers MUST be flexible,
if asked to move to another beer station. Must be able to stand the entire shift.
Wine Tent
Age Requirement: 21+
Serve and discuss wine to the public.
Qualifications:
Must be able to stand the entire shift and knowledge of wine very helpful.
Beer Garden
Age Requirement: 21+
Serve craft beer to the public.
Qualifications:
Must be able to stand the entire shift. Knowledge of craft beer helpful. Volunteers MUST be flexible, if asked to move to another beer station.
Runners (Youth Position):
Age Requirement: 14+ or (10-13) with an adult.
Will assist staff and block captains with various duties. Assigned to an area and you will be given a vest to wear.
Qualifications:
Must be able to stand/walk the entire shift.
Festival Concierge (Youth Position):
Age Requirement: 14+ or (10-13) with an adult
You are assigned to an area and report to a block captain. Assist the public with general questions, maps, directions, surveys. You will be given a vest to wear.
Qualifications:
Must be able to stand/walk the entire shift.
Ice Bins (Youth Position):
Age Requirement: 14+ or (10-13) with an adult
Volunteers are assigned to an ICE BIN and responsible for writing receipts. Volunteer must be able to write legibly.
Qualifications:
Must be able to write legibly; Sitting position.
Pepsi Servers (Youth Position):
Age Requirement: 14+ or (10-13) with an adult
Serve Pepsi to the public
Qualifications:
Must be able to stand the entire shift.
Finance Volunteers
Age Requirement: 20+
Volunteers will assist the finance staff with reconciling money, tickets and wristbands. Volunteers must be able to walk to tickets booths for collections. This position volunteers 70% inside and 30% outside.
Qualifications:
Accounting majors, accountants, previous ticket captains, previous FFG finance helpers, Bank employees, finance employees are encouraged to sign up for this position.
Beer Captain
Age Requirement: 21+
Volunteers will monitor the beer locations and respond to beer issues, including showing the volunteers the proper beer pouring technique and notifying representatives when the beer taps are not working.
