{"id":120,"date":"2016-05-26T21:41:21","date_gmt":"2016-05-26T11:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogloversfestival.com.au\/sydney\/?page_id=120"},"modified":"2024-02-21T16:14:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T05:14:41","slug":"become-a-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dogloversfestival.com.au\/sydney\/become-a-volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Love dogs AND people? Like to be involved in an exciting event, work in a team environment, and increase your event-related and customer-service skills?\u00a0Then join our dedicated team of amazing and energetic volunteers at next year’s Dog Lovers Festival and\/or Cat Lovers Festival, running simultaneously right next door, at Sydney Showground!<\/p>\n

The volunteer commitment involves helping out at the Sydney Showground from 8.30am to 5.30pm<\/strong> on one, two or all three of the following days: Friday 23 August, Saturday 24 August, and Sunday 25 August, 2024<\/strong>. Just let us know your availability when you\u00a0submit your details via the form below, and we’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm your involvement.<\/p>\n

Essential\u00a0volunteer\u00a0skills & attributes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Child & dog friendly!
\n\u2022 Exceptional customer-service skills
\n\u2022 Works well under pressure
\n\u2022 Energetic & friendly
\n\u2022 Punctual & reliable
\n\u2022 High-quality presentation (well-groomed, well-spoken)
\n\u2022 Works well as part of a team
\n\u2022 Comfortable taking direction, as well as working autonomously
\n\u2022 Confident, and
\n\u2022 Excellent communication skills.<\/p>\n

Sound like you? Fill out the form, below.<\/p>\n

Every volunteer will receive:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Free entry to the Festival
\n\u2022 Full briefing\/induction prior to the event
\n\u2022 Dog Lovers Festival t-shirt to wear on-site (and to take home!)
\n\u2022 A meal voucher (lunch) if working across meal hours, and
\n\u2022 Certificate of contribution.<\/p>\n

Expectations:<\/strong>
\nThe volunteers are subject to the general supervision, and pursuant to the orders, advice, and direction of Pet Projects International staff. Volunteers agree at all times to be honest, industrious, and to perform all duties to the best of their ability, experience and talents that may be required to the satisfaction of Pet Projects International.<\/p>\n