The Health Fair is looking for upbeat, positive individuals interested in healthy living to help ensure that this year's Multicultural Health Fair runs smoothly and creates a lasting impression promoting healthy living in BC. Volunteers are key to the Fair – directing and leading the public throughout the day as representatives of AMSSA and the diverse, multicultural community of BC.
The Diversity Health Fair is the largest Fair of its kind in Canada. As volunteers, you will be able to take part in free health screenings, fitness activities and food demonstrations. In addition, you will receive complimentary trendy volunteer attire, lunch and a letter of appreciation from AMSSA.
Volunteer Teams
We're looking for bilingual talented, creative, flexible individuals to fill the following positions:
- Cooking Demonstration Assistants
- Exhibitor Hall Assistants
- Exit/Entrance Security
- Floaters
- Health Screening Assistants
- Hosts
- Information Assistants
- Interactive Hall Assistants (fitness demonstrations, entertainment stage)
- Kid's Activity Area
- Pre-event administrative help (Jan-Feb)
- Set-up day Assistants (Feb 20th)
- Survey Assistants
- Take-down Assistants (Feb 21st, 4:00-7:00pm)
- Translators
- Volunteer Centre Assistants
- Welcome & Bag Handlers
Volunteer Requirements
We need people ready and able to represent AMSSA. Volunteers should:
- Speak at least one other language other than English.
- Be available for one two-hour orientation leading up to the Fair (date to be determined).
- Be available from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm on the day of the fair.
- Must complete at minimum one 4-hour shift.
Only volunteers able to attend the orientation session and complete at least one 4-hour shift will be selected. We need an effective team that knows what's required of them and can deliver!
If you are interested in this one-of-a-kind volunteer experience, download the volunteer application form here and email to healthfair@amssa.org by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009.
