Dickens Fair Volunteer Information

The Dickens Fair is Looking for a Few Christmas Elves to Help Out

Are you or anyone you know interested in a fun & rewarding Volunteer Opportunity!?

Apply now to be a valuable part of one of Victoria’s oldest and favourite Holiday Markets, The Dickens Fair!

Volunteer Information and Application

Here are a few details about the Fair:

The 42nd Annual Dickens Fair is on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023.
We are located at the James Bay Community Centre, 140 Oswego Street, Victoria
Our Fair is in two rooms at the Centre. The Gym (containing 42 vendors) and the Activity Room (containing 21 vendors).
We also have one Liquor vendor in the main hallway between the two rooms and one Wreath/Greenery vendor located outside the main door.

image for dickens fair vendor application link with cup of coffee, gingerbread cookies on a warm beige blanket.

UPDATE:

Most positions are filled; however, we are still looking for a few more Christmas Elves to join our fabulous cast of Volunteers.

We are specifically looking for a Flag Person (Parking Lot Attendant) at the parking lot entrance on Friday, Dec 1st (5:00-7:30pm) and Saturday, Dec 2nd (7:45-9:30am). We also need a couple more Room Monitors for Saturday morning from 7:45-9:30am.

The positions are as follows: (note there is no heavy lifting and no unpacking of sellers’ goods)

Friday, December 1st: Set up Day (5:00 – 7:30 pm with a light lunch provided at 5:15pm)

Vendor Check-In (2 volunteers) –speed and accuracy are a must.
Main Entrance Vendor Assist (1 volunteer) –showing vendors to their spot and assisting with bringing in their product.
Room Monitors (2 volunteers) – 1 in the Gym and 1 in the Activity Room –ensuring each
vendor checks-in before unloading, assisting vendors to find their space, helping when possible with bringing in their product and making sure they move their vehicle off site before setting up.
Parking Lot Attendance (1 volunteer) –helping vendors to find parking lot entrance and making sure vendors unload and leave the area after unloading.

Saturday, December 2nd: Show Day (snack and beverage provided)

Vendor Check-In from 7:45 – 9:30am (2 volunteers) –speed and accuracy are a must.
Room Monitors from 7:45 – 9:30am (2 volunteers) –1 in the Gym and 1 in the Activity Room — ensuring each vendor checks in before unloading, assisting vendors to find their space, helping when possible with bringing in their product and making sure they move their vehicle off site before setting up.
Parking Lot Attendance (1 volunteer) –helping vendors to find parking lot entrance and making sure vendors unload and leave the area after unloading.
Customer Greeters (2 Volunteers from 9:30 – 12:00pm and 1 position from 12:00 – 3:30pm) – showing customers locations of Door Prize Drum, Café, Sales Rooms and Vendor Maps. Greeters must be personable, able to explain accurately, quickly and able to stand in one small area for a considerable amount of time. Greeters in the morning can relieve each other for a break. Afternoon is slower paced.
Room Monitors (3 positions for 9:30 – 12:00pm and 3 Positions from 12:00 – 3:45pm) — assisting our vendors by bringing them food, if needed, relieving vendors if they need to leave their area (no cash will be left on hand), keeping the aisle clear of debris, and making sure the back doors are open for air flow. Answering customers’ queries about a vendor location. A chair is provided if you need to sit on occasion. Need to be positive, cheerful, and helpful.

Volunteers truly make all the difference – we look forward to seeing your Applications!

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