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Nation Indigenous People’s Day 2018 Celebrations
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Thursday, June 21 2018

We are looking for passionate, self-motivated and energetic volunteers to be a part of our National Indigenous People’s Day 2018 celebrations. Every year, Royal Roads University hosts a National Indigenous People’s Day event, featuring canoe challenges, performances, traditional foods, and more! This event would not be possible without the assistance from engaged students like you!

There are a wide variety of roles for all levels of volunteering, with flexible shifts available. Please have a look at the positions below and sign up for a position(s) that would best suit your unique skill sets and goals. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we will do our best to consider your preferences. Please email lauren.petersen@royalroads.ca if you have a special request.

**PLEASE NOTE** All volunteers must attend a Volunteer Orientation from 2:00-4:00pm on Friday, June 15th.

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9:00am - 2:30pm
Field Games Assistant
This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with youth and love sports. Duties will include: • Assisting the Field Games leader, elder Butch Dick, as he requires, as well as the ISPARC coaches. • Helping determine winners (linesperson) • Refreshing fruit and water for youth • Handing out participant ribbons, etc. • Volunteers must wear running shoes Arrive at 9:00 am and expect to be assisting on fields from 12pm-2:30pm.
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Full
9:00am - 3:00pm
Traffic Control
This position is ideal for individuals who are confident, calm, and comfortable directing a high volume of guests. Duties will include: • Assisting the Commissionaires to ensure the proper and safe flow of traffic through to the general parking area • Redirecting overflow parking to other lots • Ensuring safety of Nature Walk participants at the head of Charlie’s Trail • Directing new participants to and from the shuttle drop off locations • Providing information to guests arriving on shuttle, ie. Map of venue, schedule of events, etc. Arrive at 9:00 am and expect to be assisting Commissionaires from 9:15 am-11:00 am & 2:00pm – 3:00pm.
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9:00am - 3:30pm
Performer Assistant
This position is ideal for individuals who have a passion for indigenous arts and culture! Duties will include: • Ensuring the performers and MC have everything they need leading up to, and following their performances. • Providing water & snacks to performers & MC • Helping to carry any items • Ensuring performers make it to transport buses when necessary Arrive at 9:00am and expect to be here assisting from 10:00am- 3:30pm, 10:00am-12:30pm, or 12:00-3:30pm.
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Catering Support
This position is ideal for individuals who love fry bread! Duties will include: • Assisting the event caterer, Jessica Sault, as needed • Unloading/loading catering supplies/food • Frying bread • Washing dishes & utensils as necessary • Ensuring there is fruit prepared for the field games and craft stations Arrive at 8:00 am and expect to be assisting from 8:30-3:00pm, 8:30-12:30pm or 12:00-3:30pm.
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Full
9:00am - 4:00pm
Canoe Assistant
This position is ideal for individuals who are interested in canoe protocols, who are physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs, and who are able to work as a team. They should be available for multiple dates in June (see below!) Duties will include: • Volunteers will need to assist with lifting canoes to and from trailers to the beach at the beginning of the event and back onto trailers at the end of the day. (approx. 20ft) • Volunteers will need to be in close proximity to where canoes are docked along the wharf. • Volunteers will have to follow orders and requests from leaders and skippers. • Volunteers must have closed shoes (runners, water shoes, and/or boots) and a change of clothes at hand, as you may have to be up to knee height in the water.
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Charlie’s Trail Nature Walk Assistant
This position is ideal for individuals who are interested in learning more about the history of the land, and Indigenous plants. Duties will include: • Assisting elder Kenneth Elliott in guiding participants through the trail • Ensuring that guests know when and where the trail tours will be happening • Coordinating with transport and/or elder care to resolve any accessibility issues • Volunteers must wear appropriate footwear for walking trails –No flip flops!! Arrive at 9:00 am and expect to be assisting on the trail from 11:30am-2:30pm.
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Elder Care
This position is ideal for individuals who value creating accessible spaces for all members of community. Duties will include: • Being of general assistance to the elders who will be in attendance and who utilize the elders’ room [area to be determined]. • Ensuring water is replenished asking elders if they want tea/coffee/juice/snacks/etc. • Ensuring that elders know what activities are going on throughout the day • Connecting with Golf Cart/ Transportation to make sure elders can access activities elsewhere on campus. Arrive at 9:00 am and expect to be assisting in the elders’ room from 10:00am-3:00pm, 10:00am-1:00pm, or 12:30pm-4:00pm.
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Craft Facilitator
This position is ideal for creative individuals who are passionate about learning more about Indigenous art, and interacting with youth. Duties will include: • Ensuring all craft tables are set up before youth arrive • Ensuring tables are stocked with necessary supplies • Maintaining order while activities are ongoing • Facilitating youth as they create miniature drums, medicine bags, etc. • Cleaning up the stations when activities are finished Arrive at 9:00 am and expect to be here assisting until approximately 4:00pm.
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General Support
This position is ideal for individuals who think all positions look great and just can’t decide! Don’t worry if you’re indecisive, or only have a short time to volunteer. We will find something amazing for you to do!
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Contact the event organizers: Jam Ramjattan