Volunteer Mascot Helper (multiple opportunities)
Volunteer Opportunity
Halifax 2011 Canada Games Host Society
Competition number:  VCG09-07- CB

In less than two years, thousands of our country's best and brightest will set their sights on Nova Scotia as we host the Halifax 2011 Canada Games.  More than 3,600 athletes, coaches and managers from across Canada, 400 media, 700 VIPs, 500 officials and thousands of visitors will head east for the two-week event.  Featuring 20 sports and numerous cultural events and festivals, the Games will be the largest event in Halifax's history, and our first time hosting the Canada Winter Games.

Overview
Every mascot needs a helper! Gotta keep our costumed volunteers safe and happy!
In this role, you will have the opportunity to attend events and help garner enthusiasm and support for the 2011 Canada Games.

The Mascot Helper keeps the mascots safe from harm and makes sure they have what they need to do the most fun job around in order to entertain crowds and getting people excited about the 2011 Games. The Mascot Helper assists the mascot leading up to and during the Games. This may consist of helping to change costumes, organizing props, maneuvering a parade route, etc. The helpers and mascots will visit schools, promotional events, and travel in their special vehicle. The mascots and helpers travel in pairs, so grab a friend and volunteer!

Training will be provided. 

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be able to lift approximately 25 lbs & able to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to troubleshoot situations without delay and act accordingly is required.
• Our pool of applicants must be available to work flexible and varied hours including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Experience working with mascots is considered an asset.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check as part of the selection process.

Application Instructions:
We are a welcoming and supportive workplace and applicants from the following groups are encouraged to self-identify when applying for this opportunity: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the largest multi-sport event ever to be held in Halifax and to further develop your acting skills.  You can submit an application stating the competition number, via email to volunteer@canadagames2011.ca, mail: Erin Joudrey, 2011 Canada Games Host Society, PO Box 1749; Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3A5, or by fax to 902-490-5730. 

You can also, click the "Apply Online Now" button to submit an application, outlining your areas of interest, through Career Beacon's online application system.  

Application review will begin Oct/Nov 2009.

Note: First time users to the online application system need to complete a basic registration and receive a username and password via email from Career Beacon. (Please note: email may appear in "Junk Mail" folder depending upon your mail management configuration). You will then have the option of uploading your existing resume(s) and cover letter(s) in seconds or creating them on-the-spot in the "editor".

Questions about this volunteer opportunity may be directed to Erin Joudrey, Volunteer Coordinator, volunteer@canadagames2011.ca, 902-490-2011.

We thank all volunteers for their interest in the Halifax 2011 Canada Games.