Volunteers

Role Description

Friends of the KIDZ Fest is a program introduced to provide volunteers an opportunity to actively participate in hosting Turks & Caicos Islands newest and largest community event while earning valuable work experience, making new friends, and having fun.

Our guests’ experience begins from the time they enter our gates and the Friends of the KIDZ Fest are there to offer a warm welcome and provide guests with a copy of the daily schedule of the day’s events as well as, basic general and directional information. They also have opportunities to assist staff with various receptions and pop-up events over the 3 days at KidZ Fest.

Applications Are Open on March 3, 2025 Season.

Applicants that are selected to move on to the interview phase will be contacted directly.

KidZ FEST asks that volunteers:

  • Serve as a KidZ FEST Ambassadors
  • Apply their skills, abilities and experience in support of KidZ FEST initiatives
  • Value all staff, volunteers and guests and recognize the rights of all to be treated with respect and courtesy
  • Welcome and engage guests when in the public areas of KidZ FEST 
  • Demonstrate an enthusiastic and positive attitude, and work with integrity and respect
  • Support the staff and other volunteers of KidZ FEST and accept their guidance and direction
  • Participate in training and orientation sessions relations to the volunteer position
  • Commit to a minimum of 2 shifts, four hours in length
  • Be a minimum of 14 years of age

 

Note: Preference will be given to those candidates who can volunteer during evening shifts (5-10pm). 

KidZ FEST will provide volunteers with:

  • A rewarding and fulfilling experience, opportunities for personal enrichment, and community involvement
  • Respect, and treat volunteers as valued members of our team
  • A transparent and fair recruitment, selection and screening process, orientation training and supervision during your stay with us
  • Clear practices and procedures
  • Recognition for your contributions
  • A work environment that is collegial and safe
  • An I.D. badge, and free admission to KidZ FEST and conditional Discount for family
  • A confirmation certificate indicating the hours you have invested

Major Activities

  • Maintain a positive, enthusiastic rapport with all guests and employees
  • Actively greet and engage guests as they enter and leave the grounds
  • Distribute daily handouts to guests
  • Provide directional information related to activities and shows
  • Provide support at receptions and special events

 

Please note: Interviews will be conducted starting in April. The minimum age for volunteers is 14 years. Applications are due no later than 5pm on March 28, 2025.