Volunteer Commitment – We sincerely appreciate your time and interest in assisting us bring one of the largest, most unique events to Cleveland.

• Must be available for a minimum of two (2) shifts from July 12-16, 2006.
• This is an outdoors, all-weather event.
• Volunteers will be required to stand during their shift.
• Some light labor (moving/lifting) may be required, depending on the assigned task(s).

General Event Volunteer Positions:
• Greeters – Welcome, answer questions – help manage people’s time and expectations upon arrival.
• Ticket Takers – Front gate
• Information People – “Ask Me” – You will be given an information book that answers most of the anticipated questions the public tends to ask.
• Crowd Control – at the gates, ship lines and on-board.
• Hospitality – Work the hospitality functions on-deck and on-dock, help with everything from bus groups to weddings and VIP receptions.

Specialized Volunteer Positions:
• Docents – You will be trained to answer questions about a specific ship so you can replace the crew for breaks and crew activities. This is a fun position and most appreciated by the crew. You must be available for several shifts throughout the weekend (they do not have to be consecutive). The Docent position is a unique one – if you have an interest in history, ships, sailing or are willing to volunteer extra shifts and have time to be trained – please let us know. This is an on-deck position and requires standing.
• Ship Liaison – Ship liaisons volunteer directly with the ships throughout their stay in Cleveland. A good working knowledge of Cleveland and how to get around is helpful. You must be available all five days. A typical day may include meeting with the Captain or the First Mate, advising him of the days’ activities, helping a crew member find a dentist or Internet access, and driving the cook to the supermarket for provisions.

• Cleveland Harborfest 2006 t-shirt
• 2 complimentary tickets to Tall Ships
• Free parking on the day(s) you volunteer
• Complimentary food and beverage while volunteering