Volunteer for the Seafair Festival and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Seafair could not happen without the enthusiasm and hard work of more than 5,000 volunteers, who strive to carry out our mission of "connecting and celebrating the community spirit of Greater Seattle." From ticket takers to parade marshals, pirates to princesses, volunteers provide the dedication, energy and enthusiasm that make Seafair a summer sensation year after year.

Seafair family groups are longtime festival volunteer organizations that provide logistical planning support, as well as pure fun and entertainment for all!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Please take a couple of minutes to read all information below in its entirety to ensure that your volunteer experience will be a positive one.

Please be sure to complete the entire process until you see a confirmation page. An email will be sent immediately to confirm your volunteer registration on the website and then another email will be sent confirming the shifts you selected. If you do not receive these emails, contact us immediately.

ACCESS CODES

Some volunteer opportunities require an access code from a volunteer chairperson to be able to sign up. If you volunteered at Seafair Weekend in 2012 and you do not have your access code please email volunteer@seafair.com or contact your committee chairperson.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

-Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older by the day of the event for which they are volunteering; however, an exception can be made for those participating as part of an organized and supervised group such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, sporting teams, etc.
-Those volunteers younger than 18 MUST have a parent or legal guardian complete our Parental Permission Form on the day of the event.
-Dress Code: Volunteers must wear the volunteer t-shirt that is provided to them with khaki pants, shorts or capris and comfortable tennis shoes. (Dress code may vary for specific volunteer roles.)
-Only those volunteering will be allowed to partake in the refreshments, snacks and t-shirts.
-Children, family, friends or pets are NOT allowed to accompany the volunteer during any of their volunteer shifts at any of our events If a child wants to volunteer, he or she must be 16 years of age or older and register. (See above)

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

-CODE OF CONDUCT: Treat everyone (visitors, participants and other volunteers) with courtesy. Never discriminate for age, gender, or race. Remain calm and level-headed in all situations. If problems occur, please contact a staff member, your team leader or a committee member. We are there to assist you.
-SHIFT COMPLETION: At the end of your shift, if you have not been relieved, please tell a supervisor and stay in your area until a replacement comes. If this is the final or only shift of the event, please check with your supervisor before leaving your shift.
-ATTENDANCE: We depend on your commitment to participate. Your presence and prompt arrival for your scheduled shifts are absolutely necessary. When you commit, you commit to the selected shift(s) and the entire shift time.
-SHIFT CANCELLATION: All volunteers can manage their itinerary on this website including shift additions, shift changes/cancellations, adding friends/family to shifts. Use your email address and password to login and return to your registration to make any changes.
-WEATHER: Our events are rain or shine, so please do not let rain stop you from coming – we still need you! For your comfort, dress according to the weather forecast!
-PLACEMENT: Please note, the Seafair Festival reserves the right to reassign volunteer assignments based on prior volunteer experience, unexpected needs or shifts in events. We will do our best to honor your first choice, but it is not guaranteed. The Seafair Festival utilizes over 5,000 volunteers for our events and programs; at times, schedule adjustments may be necessary. Thanks in advance for your understanding, and patience is always a must.
-SMILE AND HAVE FUN!

WHY VOLUNTEER?

-You can be a part of Seattle's 64 year old tradition

-Because we treat you right!

-Cool t-shirt

-Community service hours for school

-An invitation to our Volunteer Thank You Party in August

-Camaraderie – fun!

***The information obtained on this site will only be used by the Seafair Festival staff. We will not share, trade, sell or give access to your personal information to any other organization without your permission***

QUESTIONS? 

E-mail: volunteer@seafair.com

Seafair Milk Carton Derby

Derby Support Crew
o Volunteers will be distributed where help is needed. Duties may include:
- Directing participants, managing surveys, loading milk carton boats out of the water, placing trash/recycling in a truck, setting up and servicing recycle/trash stations, and supporting Seafair staff on event site.
o 7/13/2013 (Saturday) Day of Derby; Shifts 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Load Out Crew
o Volunteers will be distributed where help is needed. Duties can include:
- Directing participants, loading milk carton boats out of the water, placing trash/recycling in a truck, loading banners and other event materials and supplies into a truck
o 7/13/2013 (Saturday) Day of Derby; 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Benaroya Research Institute Seafair Triathlon

Triathlon Expo
o Help assist with the registration process including sign-ups, packet distribution, trouble-shooting, and participant bag distribution during the pre-race expo. Confirm accuracy of registration information. Duties include:
- Information Booth
- Greeters
- Registration
- Packet Pickup
- T-Shirt Distribution
o 7/20/2013 (Saturday) Day Before Race; 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Pre-Race Setup Team
o Set up Transition Zone, hang banners for sponsorship, set up finish line for the next days event. Lunch will be delivered on site to all setup volunteers!
o 7/20/2013 (Saturday) Day Before of Race; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Pre-Race Body Marking & Transition Zone
o Come help assist staff manage the transition zone area, while marking race numbers onto participants bodies. After finishing body marking, volunteers will either move to the finish line or the transition zone.
o 7/21/2013 (Sunday) Day of Race; 5:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Bike Course Monitors
o Volunteers will help direct cyclists along race route and manage spectators for the safety of the participants. Volunteers will be paired along the course. This is a great opportunity to volunteer with a friend or family member, be able to see the race and cheer on the athletes!
o 7/21/2013 (Sunday) Day of Race; 5:45 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Finish Line and Post Race Refreshment Zone
o After participants finish the triathlon, volunteers are needed to collect timing chips, award each finisher with a participant medal and provide refreshments to all participants.
o 7/21/2013 (Sunday) Day of Race; 6 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Kids Triathlon Check In
o Check in the participants in the Kids Triathlon, direct to the bikes set up area and provide race day information to parents.
o 7/21/2013 (Sunday) Day of Race; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Kids Triathlon Course Marshal
o Assist our newest triathletes in all stages including, water stations, course monitors, finish line greeters and transition area. Volunteers will also help manage crowd control (parents) in and around transition area. Though the event doesn’t begin until 10:30AM arriving early is suggested as it takes place within the same location of the adult triathlon so parking will be limited.
o 7/21/2013 (Sunday) Day of Race; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Michelob ULTRA Seafair Torchlight Run

Friday Packet Pickup
o Assist with handing out packets to registered runners. Items include bib, racing chip, race day instructions, etc.
o 7/26/2013 (Friday) Day Before Run; Shifts 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Packet Pickup
o Volunteers will assist participants with bib & chip pickup and participant shirt pickup before the Torchlight Run.
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Run; 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Course Monitors
o As a course monitor you will direct participants along both the 5K and 8K routes ensuring the safety of participants and cheering them on as they race to the finish line.
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Run; 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Finish Line and Post Race Zone
o After participants finish the triathlon, volunteers will be there to award each finisher with a participant medal and collect timing chips. Hang banners and setup crowd control fencing as instructed by Seafair race management. Volunteers are also needed to provide food and refreshments to all participants including water, bagels, bananas, and oranges.
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Run; 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Gear Check
o Volunteers will manage the items checked-in by runners before the race and check-out items after the race.
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Run; 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade at Seafair

Float Staging Set Up Crew
o Assist Seafair Parade Marshals on Mercer Street. Duties will include closing south two lanes of Mercer by placing signs and traffic cones in street. Assist with float parking on Mercer Street
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Parade; 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Torchlight Operations Team – Westlake
o Volunteers will help us with the build out of the event site. These duties will include hanging banners, decorating the grandstand seating area and ensuring the parade route is ready for the public.
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Parade; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Float Tailgate & Awards Team
o Volunteers will host light snacks for the visiting parade floats as well as manage the awards process for the floats in the Torchlight Parade. These duties include:
- Set up refreshments
- Keep area clean
- Set up/conduct/tear down float awards ceremony
- Manage parade trophies for floats
- Manage parade float aware banners (insert into parade)
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Parade; 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Torchlight Operations Team - Seattle Center
o Volunteers will help us with the build out of the event site. These duties will include:
- Support of Seafair Parade Marshals coordinate parade assembly
- Hanging banners
- Assist in load in of Exhibitor booths
- Keep grounds clean during the event
- Remove barricades on Mercer Street Parade Float Area
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Parade; 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Float Tailgate Party Host
o Assist in Float Tail-gate party preparations and cleanup on Mercer Street. Duties will include unloading items under 25 pounds, set up, serving, and cleanup under supervision of Support Services staff.
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Parade; 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Ham Radio Operator
o Assist Parade Marshals on the Torchlight Parade Route. You must be a licensed HAM Radio operator and bring your own portable equipment.
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Parade; 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Parade Route Assistant
o Volunteers will accompany Parade Marshals and parade participants along the route to monitor unit spacing and adherence to parade rules. Volunteers will walk the entire 2.5 miles parade route. Orientation will be held at the Seattle Center at 4 p.m.
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Parade; 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Grandstand Ushers
o Volunteers will be doing the following duties:
- Greet and seat ticket holders at bleacher sections along the parade route.
- Provide any hospitality amenities affiliated with sponsored seating sections.
- Engage parade viewers in the event with games, raffles and prize distribution.
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Parade 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Float Staging Tear Down Crew
o Assist on Mercer Street. Duties will be to assist the Seafair Parade Marshals in the slow removal process and storage of traffic cones to re-open Mercer Street. Volunteers will move the “Right Lane Ends” signs and cones down Mercer following the last float using a 100’ safety zone behind the last unit.
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Parade; 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Parade Dispersal Crew
o When you arrive you will be assigned to teams that will escort Bands, Drill Teams, Equestrian Units and Giant Helium Balloons to their vehicles at the end of the parade. We will also create a team to distribute water to the parade participants.
o 7/27/2013 (Saturday) Day of Parade; 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Seafair Weekend Air Show Operations

West Ramp - Access Control Unit
o Provide access control at various gates and check-points at MFC/West Ramp
o 7/29/2013-8/5/2013 (Monday-Monday)
o Shifts: 6 a.m. - 11 a.m.; 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 11:05 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

West Ramp - Media and Event Lead
o Responsible for media and VIP visitors on West Ramp
o 7/29/2013-8/5/2013 (Monday-Monday)
o Shifts: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

West Ramp - Media and Event Unit
o Responsible for media and VIP visitors on West Ramp
o 7/29/2013-8/5/2013 (Monday-Monday)
o Shifts: 5 a.m. - 11 a.m.; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

West Ramp - Traffic Control Unit
o Provide access control at various gates and check-points at MFC/West Ramp
o 8/1/2013-8/4/2013 (Thursday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend
o Shifts: 6 a.m. - 11 a.m.; 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Airshow Logs - Airshow Feeding Unit
o Responsible for procurement and delivery of food and drink to various airshow operational areas.
o 8/1/2013-8/4/2013 (Thursday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend
o Shifts: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

East Ramp Operations Unit
o Provide crew support to performers and others for aircraft based at east ramp locations
o 8/1/2013-8/4/2013 (Thursday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend
o Shifts: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Lake Operations - Air Surveillance Team
o Maintain security of air and water in accordance with FAA regulations. Located at LZ, North beach, I90 Bridge, and Logboom compound
o 8/1/2013-8/4/2013 (Thursday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend
o Shifts: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lake Operations - Helo LZ
o Operate helispot on Lake Washington
o 8/1/2013-8/4/2013 (Thursday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend
o Shifts: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lake Operations - Performer Support
o Provide guest services and coordination for airshow performers and crew at Lake WA Site.
o 8/1/2013-8/4/2013 (Thursday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend
o Shifts: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Seafair Weekend Land Operations

Parking Team
o Seafair's parking team will scan parking passes, direct traffic in parking lots and provide great customer service for fans, race teams, sponsors and vendors as they come in and out of the event site. There are a variety of locations that will be assigned at check in at the event site.
o 8/1/2013-8/4/2013 (Thursday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend
o Shifts: 5 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 6 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Customer Service - Info Booths
o Provide Customer Service to fans by answering questions about Seafair Weekend. On site leaders provide training and resources for volunteers.
o 8/1/2013-8/4/2013 (Thursday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend
o Shifts: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Admissions
o Gate Attendants: Scan tickets and/or stamp hands as participants enter and exit the gates. Gate Attendants must have the ability to quickly become familiar with entrance guidelines, scanning equipment, and hand stamps.
o 8/3/2013-8/4/2013 (Saturday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend
o Shifts: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Will Call
o Provide Customer Service to guests of sponsors, race teams, air performers, and other participants. The Will Call committee holds guests' items until they arrive, since the people they are meeting are inside the gate and hard at work. Booth leads provide training and resources for volunteers and are on-hand at all times to help with upset or angry guests.
o Thursday 8/1 and Friday 8/2 Shift: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
o Saturday 8/3 Shift: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
o Sunday 8/4 Shift: 7:00 AM to ~5:00 PM

Seafair Weekend Water Operations Team

Logboom Patrol - Crew Members
o Logboom Patrol Crew are volunteers that are invited by a Logboom Patrol Skipper to assist on their boat.
o You must be a friend or family member of the boat Skipper. Please specify the name of your Skipper.
o 8/1/2013-8/4/2013 (Thursday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend
o Shifts: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Shore Patrol - Crew Members
o 8/1/2013-8/4/2013 (Thursday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend
o Shifts: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Waterside Skippers (New Volunteers)
o Skippers must own a boat. Size of boat, style, and openings available will determine location of patrol area on lake. Skippers will need to enlist their own crew. You must sign-up for at least Saturday-Sunday. You will be contacted within 2 weeks.
o 8/1/2013-8/4/2013 (Thursday-Sunday) Seafair Weekend; Shifts: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.