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    Join the Festive Farmstead Scare Crew

    Unleash Your Inner Monster: Step into the Dark and Shine

  • Why Volunteer with Us?

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    Be Part of Something Special:

    Embrace your Halloween spirit and help establish an exciting new seasonal attraction in the community.

    Create memorable moments for guests of all ages and be part of our story from the beginning.

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    Gain Valuable Experience:

    Develop skills in acting, teamwork, and customer service.

    Enhance your resume with unique and exciting volunteer experience.

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    Have Fun and Make New Friends:

    Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for Halloween.

    Enjoy social events and team-building activities exclusively for volunteers.

  • Scare Crew Positions: Find Your Fit

    Scare Actors:

    Role Description: As a scare actor, you'll be the heartbeat of our haunted hayride, bringing both the fun and the fright to life. We offer a unique experience with our daytime rides, which are Halloween-themed and fun for all ages, and our nighttime rides, which deliver true scares. We encourage our scare actors to participate in both to fully immerse themselves in the Halloween spirit and diversify their experience.

     

    Responsibilities:

    • Perform in character throughout the event, adapting your energy and style to suit both the fun daytime rides and the terrifying nighttime rides.
    • Interact with guests in a friendly, engaging manner during the day, and in a spine-chilling, thrilling way at night.
    • Participate in rehearsals and training sessions to perfect your scare techniques.
    • Help with costume and makeup preparation.

    Skills Needed:

      • Acting skills and the ability to stay in character.
      • Creativity and enthusiasm for Halloween.
      • Good physical stamina and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

    Benefits:

      • Experience in theatrical performance and improvisation.
      • Opportunity to work in a fun and dynamic environment.
      • Making new friends who share your passion for Halloween

     

     

    Set Designers:

    Role Description: Set designers play a crucial role in creating the immersive environments that define our haunted hayride. You'll design and construct sets that transport guests into a world of Halloween fun during the day and spine-chilling fright at night.

     

    Responsibilities:

    • Design and build sets that fit the theme and vision of both the daytime and nighttime rides.
    • Source and create props to enhance the overall atmosphere.
    • Work with lighting and sound technicians to achieve the desired effects.
    • Ensure all sets are safe and stable for both actors and guests.

    Skills Needed:

    • Strong design and construction skills.
    • Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
    • Attention to detail and a focus on safety.

    Benefits:

    • Experience in set design and prop creation.
    • Opportunities to innovate and bring your ideas to life.
    • Being part of a team that values creativity and craftsmanship.

    Support Staff:

    Role Description: Support staff are the backbone of our haunted hayride, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish. You'll play a vital role in enhancing the guest experience during both our daytime and nighttime rides, helping to create a seamless and enjoyable event for all.

     

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist with the guest check-in processes.
    • Manage crowd control to ensure guest safety and enjoyment.
    • Provide information and assistance to guests as needed.
    • Help with the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of attractions and sets.

    Skills Needed:

    • Strong communication and customer service skills.
    • Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations calmly.
    • Organizational skills and attention to detail.

    Benefits:

    • Experience in event management and customer service.
    • Opportunities for leadership and teamwork.
    • Being part of a dedicated and supportive team.

    Costume and

    Makeup Artists:

    Role Description: As a costume and makeup artist, you'll have the creative task of transforming our scare actors into both friendly Halloween characters for the daytime rides and terrifying creatures for the nighttime rides. Your artistic skills will be essential in creating a visually stunning and immersive experience for our guests.

     

    Responsibilities:

    • Design and apply makeup that enhances the scare actors' appearances for both types of rides.
    • Assist with costume selection, fitting, and maintenance.
    • Collaborate with actors to create unique and horrifying looks for nighttime rides and fun, themed looks for daytime rides.
    • Maintain an organized and clean workspace.

    Skills Needed:

    • Proficiency in makeup application and costume design.
    • Creativity and an eye for detail.
    • Ability to work quickly and efficiently under time constraints.

    Benefits:

    • Opportunity to showcase and develop your artistic talents.
    • Hands-on experience in theatrical makeup and costume design.
    • Working in a collaborative and creative environment.

  • Volunteer Requirements

    - Age: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Those under 16 may volunteer if they provide a signed permission slip and waiver from a guardian, or if they are accompanied by a volunteering guardian.

    - Availability: We hope volunteers can commit to participating in the majority of the dates we are open to ensure a great experience for our guests.

    - Enthusiasm: A love for Halloween and a positive attitude are a must!

    Have questions or need more information? Feel free to reach out to us

  • How to Get Started

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    Fill Out the Volunteer Application:

    Complete the Volunteer Application Form. Provide all necessary details about your interests and availability.

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    Attend a Volunteer Orientation:

    Join us for a volunteer orientation session to learn more about the event, meet the team, and get all the information you need to succeed. Orientation dates and times will be provided upon acceptance of your application.

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    Start Volunteering:

    Once you've completed the orientation, you'll be ready to dive into the Halloween fun! Set Designers will start working beforehand to help set up and build the trail, while Scare Actors, Support Staff, and Costume and Makeup Artists will prepare for the event. All volunteers are encouraged to help advertise and promote Festive Farmstead's Haunted Hayride to ensure its success. Participate in both daytime and nighttime rides to fully experience and contribute to the magic of the event.

  • FAQs

    Get answers to common questions about volunteering at Festive Farmstead's Haunted Hayride.

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