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Volunteer
Volunteer Information
Eeyore’s Birthday celebrates Austin’s spirit and culture while generating sizable donations for local charities. All this is possible because of volunteers like you. We depend on your cooperative tendencies to make this event a success.
There are 2 volunteer types: General and Medical volunteers.
- If you are not a volunteer, please attend at least one of the volunteer meetings to sign up for your favorite crew.
- If you are a volunteer, please plan to attend at least one meeting for important volunteer announcements.
Below are instructions to sign up for our volunteer mailing list.
Meetings
Eeyore has volunteer meetings the three Wednesday evenings preceding the event. Stay tuned for location info in April!
TABC Classes
The Friends of the Forest Foundation will pay for TABC classes at Texas Safety Training for any volunteers that are interested in getting certified. The Friends of Forest will reimburse up to $25 towards the cost of TABC certification. All you need to do is provide a receipt and a copy of your certificate at one of the volunteer meetings. Classes may be taken at any TABC certification location.
Medical Volunteers
Your talent and skill are a great asset as medical volunteers. Every year, over a thousand people attend Eeyores. Most visit and have a wonderful time with the sights, sounds, and games.
Occasionally, with this many people in attendance at an event, there is a need for medical attention. This attention can range from first aid: applying band-aids, to more complex assessment of needs. The medical assistance group has been an integral part of Eeyores since its very beginning, and we continue this tradition. As part of our event planning, we work closely with Austin-Travis County EMS to provide seamless patient care for those requiring more comprehensive care. We know that you will have a great time, and look forward to seeing you!
Please use the form below to sign up for Medic shifts this year.
Other Volunteer Areas
Peacekeepers
We are very pleased that you have chosen to volunteer your time for a great cause and a great tradition. As a peacekeeper volunteer, your talent and skill is a great asset. Every year over a thousand people attend Eeyores. Most visit, have a wonderful time with the sights, sounds, and games. They eat, drink and are very merry!!
Recycling/Trash
Eeyore’s needs volunteers for Recycling/Trash throughout the day, but primarily in the afternoon and into the evening.
Event Setup
In order to help Eeyore’s Birthday Party, you will be tasked with setting up certain areas and sections. This can range from decorations, music, food, drinks, activities, etc. The Friends of Forest Foundation will help guide those on what needs to be done for the event.
Decorations
What’s a celebration without a few decorations? You will be volunteering to help set the theme and decorate our birthday celebration this year! More specifics will be addressed in our volunteer meeting in April, so be on the look out!
Ticket Sales
This volunteering role requires you to help with ticket sales for the event. Got to make sure that our attendees are here and ready to party!
Games Stage
Eeyore’s Birthday Party prides itself in its fun activities! You will help create fun memories by overseeing and managing the different activities we offer.
Food and Beverages
It would not be a party without delicious food and drinks! By signing up for this role, you will be volunteering to cater any food or drink that will help the birthday celebration. The Friends of the Forest Foundation will help with any questions about the specifics on what to cater to the event.
Entertainment
Are you an enterprising Austin musician interested in showcasing your talents at Eeyore’s? We would like love to hear you at the event. You receive all of the benefits of a volunteer and the audience of a lifetime. Please fill out the form below to contact our music staff.
Event Breakdown
Saturday evening after the festivities, we need help from people loading all of our equipment into our trailers. There will be several people directing the loadout, what we need is many hands to help get everything put away safely and securely.
Sunday Morning Clean-up Crew
We need your help cleaning the park the day after Eeyore’s birthday celebration. Cleanup starts at 8am and typically ends at 12pm. The Friends of Forest Foundation will provide lunch after cleanup for those who assist with the process.