Volunteer
(Essa and District Agricultural Society, Essa Agriplex, Barrie Fair)
Position ID: V-BAR0079
Last Modified: 13 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 13 Mar 2024
Opportunity Details: Volunteer
| Comments | The Barrie Fair is being held August 22-25, 2024 |
| Contact | Ryan Johnson, General Manager, Essa & District Agricultural Society; Phone: 705-726-1200; Email: ryan@essaagriplex.ca |
| Duties | Working towards the 2024 Barrie Fair. Property clean-up, gardening, local promotional activities. Fair setup and takedown. |
| More Info Link | www.essaagriplex.ca |
| Ages | 12 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Gardening / Yard Work ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Nature / Environment ; Seasonal Support (Summer) |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Marketing & PR ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Skilled Labour ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event ; Short Term (3 months or less) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Any length of time a volunteer can provide. |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
| Seasons | Spring ; Fall |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible |
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 30 individual(s) ; Simcoe County: 70 individual(s) 100 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required ; Getting dropped off at the fairgrounds is also an option for younger volunteers. |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | Police check and vulnerable sector check will be needed depending on the volunteer task. |
| Start Date | On or after 01 Apr 2024 and on or before 01 Nov 2024 |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland |
Agency Details: Essa and District Agricultural Society, Essa Agriplex, Barrie Fair
| Office Phone | 705-726-1200 |
| Fax | 705-726-1250 |
| info@essaagriplex.ca | |
| Website | essaagriplex.ca/ |
| Address & Map | 7505 10th Line Essa, ON Canada L0L 2N0 |
| Mailing Address | Essa and District Agricultural Society PO Box 1099 Thornton, ON Canada L0L 2N0 |