Celebration Day Volunteer FAQ
VOLUNTEER HOUSE KEEPING
Please bring a hat, sunscreen and water bottle. Water will be available, but the use of your own container is appreciated. Snacks and Water is available for you in the Volunteer HQ. You are also welcome to bring a cooler for your personal items. Restroom facilities are available via the Porta Pottie units provided by the Carnival Grounds.
VOLUNTEER ARRIVAL, CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Upon arrival, please check-in at the Volunteer Check-in Table and they will get you set-up in the right location with the right equipment. Volunteers will receive a volunteer badge, VOLUNTEER wrist band along with any equipment required to complete your task at the event. Volunteer Badges will need to be returned at the end of your shift. You can pick up your volunteer service letter at the end of your shift as well.
Please do not leave prior to your scheduled departure time. Assistance with the set-up and tear-down of your area is included in your time slot. There is a period of transition between shifts to allow Shift 1 to help orient the new volunteers arriving for Shift 2.
Shoebox Parade Judges: Please check-in at Volunteer registration for a wristband and then head back to the stage to connect with Pam Kelly.
VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS
If you have any questions on your volunteer assignment, please let us know. Thank you!
SENSITIVITY TRAINING SHEET
Please take a few minutes to read through the attached Sensitivity training sheet. These are great reminders for interacting with individuals with disabilities with greater awareness and respect. Please click here to download a copy of the sensitivity training sheet.
PARKING/DROP OFF
ONLY busses and vehicles needing to utilize a wheelchair lift for a passenger will be able to drop off at the front gate on Cherry St and must enter Cherry off of Montana. ALL other busses, vans and cars need to drop off students in the notated area of Parking Lot B and must enter Cherry Street from Caesar Chavez. A parking pass is enclosed for each vehicle noted on the registration form. Complimentary parking available (with pass) in Parking Lot B.
SPECIAL AMENITIES
At Fiesta Especial® Celebration Day, you will have access to port-a-potties and accessible port-a-potties, adult diaper changing stations, tube/private feeding area, Registered Nurse on duty, chair at most rides, no music blaring from rides and Acadian Ambulance to make your visit more accommodating to your student’s needs.
MIDWAY MAP
A map of the midway will be emailed out prior to the event day. The map will identify event amenities as well as indicate which rides will be open for our use. To download a copy of the Midway Map, click here.
COMMEMORATIVE PHOTO
Please be sure to visit the Photo Booth for a special commemorative Photo of your visit to Celebration Day. Props are available to make this a super fun experience.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSSCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00am – Set-up Begins / Great Events Rental arrives with tables/chairs/tents/stage
7:30am – Set-up Volunteers Arrive
8:00am – Exhibitor Set-up
9:00am – NO MORE VENDORS IN (everyone must be set-up by 9am)
9:15am – Volunteers Shift 1 arrive
10:00am – Event opens
10:00am - DJ Jim
10:15am - Shoebox Display Set Up Begins
10:30am – Shoebox Judges & Fiesta® Dignitaries arrive
11:00am – Shoebox Display Judging
11:30am- Mr. Pitt’s Puppet Show
12:30pm – Volunteer Shift 2 arrive
12:30pm - DJ Jim
1:00pm - Carnival FEATURE
1:30pm - Children’s Ballet of San Antonio Performance
1:30pm – Volunteer Shift I Ends
1:45pm - DJ Jim
3:00pm – Event Closes
4:00pm – Volunteer Shift II Ends
4:30pm – Clean-up and Load-out must be completed
5:30pm - Shift III begins
9:00pm - Shift III ends
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
The Carnival Operated games are closed with the exception of a few. There are fees associated with each of the carnival operated attractions.
disABILITYsa is pleased to offer the following games and activities for you to participate in at no additional cost. Photo Booth | Tattoos | Face Painting | Balloon Pop (3 Units) | Bank-A-Drop (2 Units) | Bean Bag Toss (3 Units) | Can Knock Down | Duck Pond | Fiesta Hat Toss | Flip Flop Toss | Goldfish Toss | Inflatable Ring Toss | Milk Bottle Knock Down | Plinko (Disk Drop) | Ring Toss (2 Units) | Minion Bowling | Carnival Operated Games: Shootout ($2), Balloons ($2), Bungee Jump ($5) and Quarter Pitch ($.25)
Games & Activities will also be available at the booths of the following Exhibitors: Coming soon...
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please feel free to follow us, like us and join us on the following social media networks.
WorldWideWeb:
http://www.fiestaespecial.com/celebration-day.html
Facebook/Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/FiestaEspecial/ | @FiestaEspecial
Hashtags:
#FiestaEspecial #FiestaSA #Fiesta2022
Twitter & Instagram:
@FiestaEspecial @FiestaSA
Please bring a hat, sunscreen and water bottle. Water will be available, but the use of your own container is appreciated. Snacks and Water is available for you in the Volunteer HQ. You are also welcome to bring a cooler for your personal items. Restroom facilities are available via the Porta Pottie units provided by the Carnival Grounds.
VOLUNTEER ARRIVAL, CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Upon arrival, please check-in at the Volunteer Check-in Table and they will get you set-up in the right location with the right equipment. Volunteers will receive a volunteer badge, VOLUNTEER wrist band along with any equipment required to complete your task at the event. Volunteer Badges will need to be returned at the end of your shift. You can pick up your volunteer service letter at the end of your shift as well.
Please do not leave prior to your scheduled departure time. Assistance with the set-up and tear-down of your area is included in your time slot. There is a period of transition between shifts to allow Shift 1 to help orient the new volunteers arriving for Shift 2.
Shoebox Parade Judges: Please check-in at Volunteer registration for a wristband and then head back to the stage to connect with Pam Kelly.
VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS
If you have any questions on your volunteer assignment, please let us know. Thank you!
SENSITIVITY TRAINING SHEET
Please take a few minutes to read through the attached Sensitivity training sheet. These are great reminders for interacting with individuals with disabilities with greater awareness and respect. Please click here to download a copy of the sensitivity training sheet.
PARKING/DROP OFF
ONLY busses and vehicles needing to utilize a wheelchair lift for a passenger will be able to drop off at the front gate on Cherry St and must enter Cherry off of Montana. ALL other busses, vans and cars need to drop off students in the notated area of Parking Lot B and must enter Cherry Street from Caesar Chavez. A parking pass is enclosed for each vehicle noted on the registration form. Complimentary parking available (with pass) in Parking Lot B.
SPECIAL AMENITIES
At Fiesta Especial® Celebration Day, you will have access to port-a-potties and accessible port-a-potties, adult diaper changing stations, tube/private feeding area, Registered Nurse on duty, chair at most rides, no music blaring from rides and Acadian Ambulance to make your visit more accommodating to your student’s needs.
MIDWAY MAP
A map of the midway will be emailed out prior to the event day. The map will identify event amenities as well as indicate which rides will be open for our use. To download a copy of the Midway Map, click here.
COMMEMORATIVE PHOTO
Please be sure to visit the Photo Booth for a special commemorative Photo of your visit to Celebration Day. Props are available to make this a super fun experience.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSSCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00am – Set-up Begins / Great Events Rental arrives with tables/chairs/tents/stage
7:30am – Set-up Volunteers Arrive
8:00am – Exhibitor Set-up
9:00am – NO MORE VENDORS IN (everyone must be set-up by 9am)
9:15am – Volunteers Shift 1 arrive
10:00am – Event opens
10:00am - DJ Jim
10:15am - Shoebox Display Set Up Begins
10:30am – Shoebox Judges & Fiesta® Dignitaries arrive
11:00am – Shoebox Display Judging
11:30am- Mr. Pitt’s Puppet Show
12:30pm – Volunteer Shift 2 arrive
12:30pm - DJ Jim
1:00pm - Carnival FEATURE
1:30pm - Children’s Ballet of San Antonio Performance
1:30pm – Volunteer Shift I Ends
1:45pm - DJ Jim
3:00pm – Event Closes
4:00pm – Volunteer Shift II Ends
4:30pm – Clean-up and Load-out must be completed
5:30pm - Shift III begins
9:00pm - Shift III ends
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
The Carnival Operated games are closed with the exception of a few. There are fees associated with each of the carnival operated attractions.
disABILITYsa is pleased to offer the following games and activities for you to participate in at no additional cost. Photo Booth | Tattoos | Face Painting | Balloon Pop (3 Units) | Bank-A-Drop (2 Units) | Bean Bag Toss (3 Units) | Can Knock Down | Duck Pond | Fiesta Hat Toss | Flip Flop Toss | Goldfish Toss | Inflatable Ring Toss | Milk Bottle Knock Down | Plinko (Disk Drop) | Ring Toss (2 Units) | Minion Bowling | Carnival Operated Games: Shootout ($2), Balloons ($2), Bungee Jump ($5) and Quarter Pitch ($.25)
Games & Activities will also be available at the booths of the following Exhibitors: Coming soon...
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please feel free to follow us, like us and join us on the following social media networks.
WorldWideWeb:
http://www.fiestaespecial.com/celebration-day.html
Facebook/Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/FiestaEspecial/ | @FiestaEspecial
Hashtags:
#FiestaEspecial #FiestaSA #Fiesta2022
Twitter & Instagram:
@FiestaEspecial @FiestaSA
