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Posted in News on February 22nd, 2008
The St Patrick’s Festival are looking for volunteers to help coordinate the various events taking place on the festival week. It is a great opportunity to gain first hand experience on a large-scale event.
Task Descriptions:
ARTIST LIAISON: Reporting to the production manager. To chaperone and facilitate international artists for their performance and visit.
DRIVERS: Reporting to the production Manager. Must be over 25. Must hold a valid driver’s license.
PERFORMANCE/DANCE FACILITATORS: Reporting to relevant supervisor. Must have performance experience. Working on ‘Baby Rave’ and ‘Pearl’ at the Docklands. Must be available for whole festival March 13th-17th.
PRODUCTION / SET UP ASSISTANTS: Reporting to relevant supervisor. Must have a certain level of fitness. Working with ‘Plasticiens Volants’ assisting backstage helping create ‘Pearl’ at the Docklands. French an advantage. Must be available March 13th- 16th
RUNNERS: Reporting to Volunteer Co-ordinator and Office Production staff. Available to run messages between HQ and venues. To act as stop-gaps where necessary.
STEWARDS / MARSHALS: Reporting to the relevant supervisor. Some roaming / some static placement. Working on various events such as; ‘The Parade’, ‘Pearl’ at the Docklands, the Denny ‘Treasure Hunt’ and ‘Big Day Out’ also ‘Skyfest’.
USHERS/HOSPITALITY ASSISTANTS: Reporting to Hospitality Manger. Assisting staff in ushering patrons to seating areas in venues hosting indoor and outdoor performances.
VENUE / EVENT SUPERVISORS: Reporting to Volunteer Coordinator and Event Co-ordinator. Liaising with the HQ, stage management, production personnel and the public. Responsible for the smooth running of volunteer input
Please see www.stpatricksfestival.ie for more information on this five day event or for a registration form contact-
Kathy Kinsella
Volunteer Co-ordinator
St Patrick’s Festival
St Stephen’s Green House
Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
T: + 353 1 676 3205
F: + 353 1 676 3208
