Decorations for the float start the week after Christmas (Dec. 26 to Dec 31st. ) Click here to sign up!

Deco Week is when the design and thousands of hours of work come to fruition in a completed float entry. Please consider helping on this year’s float! This is a complicated process involving a lot of coordination, so please follow the guidelines below.

Volunteer Guidelines:

Volunteer Guidelines
Deco Week will be from December 26th thru December 31st.

You must sign up online to volunteer.
Read the following guidelines to register.
iVolunteer opens mid-October

All volunteers must complete a Release Form. Under 18 must have parent/guardian signature. Please fully complete (including Emergency Contact section) and bring to first day of work.

For your protection, NO personal items, such as backpacks or purses are allowed.
-No use of phones or audio devices in the barn. They may remain in your pocket with ringers silent.
-Wear old work clothes and closed-toed shoes. Bring a warm jacket/sweatshirt.

After morning shift, lunch may be available for morning volunteers for a nominal donation. Dinner for afternoon volunteers may be provided by local restaurants (at no charge to volunteers).

MORNING SHIFT 9:00 AM TO 12:30 PM
AFTERNOON SHIFT 1:30 PM TO 5:30 PM
EVENING SHIFT 7:00 PM TO 10:30 PM
If you do not arrive within 20 minutes of shift start, walk-ins may be given your slot.

Volunteer jobs may include preparing deco items, dry and floral. Volunteers may be allowed on the float itself – this will be determined by your age, expertise, and current need for workers. Volunteers physically ON the float or on scaffolding/above float level MUST be at least 16 years of age.

 

GOT KIDS?
ALL VOLUNTEERS must complete a Release Form and volunteers under 18 must have a parent/guardian signature on their form.
An adult must accompany any volunteer under the age of 14.
Minimum age to volunteer with an adult present is 10 years old.
If you are under 10 years old, you may be able to volunteer in the float barn before (not during) Deco week. Please email volunteer@sierramadrerosefloat.org for more info.

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16-17 year-olds
-Must complete a Release Form and it must have parent/guardian signature.

-If you’re 16-17 years old you can work Morning, Afternoon or Evening shifts. You do not have to have an adult present.

– Jobs for 16-17 year olds may include preparing deco items, dry and floral. 16-17 year olds may physically work ON the float or on scaffolding/above float level. Decorating the float will be determined by your age, expertise, and current need for workers.

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14-15 year-olds
-Must complete a Release Form and it must have parent/guardian signature.

-If you’re 14-15 years old you can work during the Morning, Afternoon or Evening shifts. You do not have to have an adult present.

– Jobs for 14-15 year olds may include preparing deco items, dry and floral. 14-15 year olds may be allowed to work on the float itself from ground level, with feet on the floor. Decoing the float will be determined by your age, expertise, and current need for workers.

(Reminder that volunteers physically ON the float or on scaffolding/above float level must be at least 16 years of age.)

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10-13 year-olds
-If you’re over 10 years-old you can volunteer with an adult accompanying you at all times.

-Must complete a Release Form and it must have parent/guardian signature.

-If you’re 10-13 years old you can work on Dec 26-31 during the Morning or Afternoon shifts (no evening shifts)

– Jobs for 10-13 year-olds may include preparing deco items, dry and floral. 10-13 year-olds may be allowed to work on the float itself from ground level, with feet on the floor. Decoing the float will be determined by your age, expertise, and current need for workers.

(Reminder that volunteers physically ON the float or on scaffolding/above float level must be at least 16 years of age.)

Remember to download and complete the Volunteer Release Form
(under 18, you need parent or guardian signatures).

SMRFA_VolunteerConsentForm2023-2024(fillable)

If you have a group (8 or more), you need to schedule a time that would be convenient for your group to work. Please complete the Application for Group of Volunteers form and return to volunteer@sierramadrerosefloat.org.


I Have Read the Volunteer Guidelines and Accept Them

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