Another thing to do at Rhythm & Booms, volunteers needed! This was unusual, so I thought I’d pass it along.
Help Us Set the World Record for the Number of Hugs Given in One Hour!!!
Volunteer Opportunity
Join us at Rhythm and Booms on Saturday, June 27th (rain date Sunday, June 28th) to help raise money for With Wings and a Halo-R.E.A.C.H. a Child. We are a nationwide nonprofit that supplies emergency providers with backpacks full of books to distribute to children in crisis. The Mascot and Celebrity Charity Hug is a way to raise funds for With Wings and a Halo-R.E.A.C.H. a Child and be part of the Guinness Book of World Records. The Mascot and Celebrity Charity Hug will set a new world record for the most hugs given simultaneously in one hour during the Rhythm and Booms event. When you are finished with your shift, feel free to stick around for free music and the fireworks at Rhythm and Booms.
Each volunteer will receive a t-shirt for the event and a chance to be part of setting the Guinness Record. Groups that participate in the event will also receive ten percent of the donations they collect before the event and on the day of the event.
Below is a list of the volunteers that we need.
Wrist Band Promoters/Donation Collectors (2 Shifts Available)
Shift #1 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shift #2 5:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.· Walk through the crowds to promote the event.
· Accept donations for wrist bands and books.
· Work at stations as needed to accept donations and promote the event.Shift #1 40 people**
Shift #2 40 people****All volunteers must be at least 14 years-old.
Counters
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
· Assigned to one mascot/celebrity.
· Tally the number of hugs for that one mascot/celebrity in an hour.10 – 15 people**
Monitor Lines/Celebrity and Mascot Sign Holders
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
· Assigned to one mascot/celebrity.
· Instruct people to form two lines as they gather for the mascot/celebrity.
· Hold the sign identifying that mascot/celebrity.10-15 people**
There are two ways to volunteer:
1. Individuals–We are looking for individuals that would love to help out at our event. Please contact Julie Cruz at chefjulie@wislug.net or (608) 445-9903 with your name, email address and phone number as well as what volunteer position you are looking for (first and second choices).
2. Groups—We are also looking for groups to participate. If you have a group that is interested, please provide your name and contact information as well as the name of your group and number of people able to volunteer to Julie Cruz at chefjulie@wislug.net or (608) 445-9903
