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WaterFire - Morning Build Crew
ORGANIZATION: WaterFire Providence
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Want to be part of the Morning Build Crew? Sign up at volunteer.waterfire.org
Morning Build Crew...
Help build the braziers (metal baskets on the river) that will set the city alight at sunset. You will get the chance to hop aboard a WaterFire wood boat and help artistically construct the braziers. You will with use cardboard, newspaper and other fire fuse materials in the center of the brazier and build a 'tepee' of firewood around the fire fuse materials. After all braziers on the river are built you will help reload firewood into the six wood boats for the evening feeds. Afterwards enjoy lunch with your crew and the WaterFire staff...
Parking Location: 200 Dyer Street, Providence RI 02903
Check-In Location: Across from 129 Dyer Street, Providence RI 02903
Point of Contact: Gary Saint Laurent, , c: 401-481-1469
WaterFire Volunteer Attire:
- Comfortable clothing you can work in and do not mind getting dirty
- Mask (optional) - WaterFire will have black masks on site
- Closed toe shoes - there are many areas with cobblestone and equipment to protect your feet from
Suggestion: No large personal items and weather appropriate clothing.
WaterFire ditches plastic water bottles! We eliminated the plastic from constructing the braziers and we want to reduce our carbon footprint by eliminating the need for single-use plastic bottles. We ask that you please bring a reusable water bottle to your shift and you will be able to refill on site.
Volunteer Team Requests:
- If you are unable to make it to your shift, please let me know as soon as possible or unregister on the website.
- Please be on time for your shift! WaterFire volunteers have the most important role to make a WaterFire lighting possible.
- WaterFire will go on regardless of the weather, so please plan accordingly. We will be in touch if there are any emergencies.
5 Shifts
All shifts have expired
- Sat Nov 02, 2024 - 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
- Sat Oct 26, 2024 - 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
- Sat Oct 05, 2024 - 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 9
- Sat Sep 21, 2024 - 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
- Sat Aug 31, 2024 - 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
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About WaterFire Providence
Location:
475 Valley St, Providence, RI 02908, US
Mission Statement
WaterFire Providence's mission is to inspire Providence and its visitors by revitalizing the urban experience, fostering community engagement, and creatively transforming the city by presenting WaterFire for all to enjoy.
Description
WaterFire Providence Brings Art to the Community, by the Community
WaterFire Providence is known for the lightings that take place downtown with local artists and food vendors. We hope to get back to lightings downtown later this year but for now our main focus is the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC)! Since the pandemic WaterFire continued to create art for the community, by the community at the WFAC.
WaterFire Providence Volunteers are an integral part of every event we host. They assist in all aspects of event production, special projects, and anything else we dream up.
Volunteers build, perform, inspire, engage, and enjoy! WaterFire volunteers come from all walks of life, and we appreciate the diversity and talents that are among them. Over the years, a network of volunteers has been established, and we are delighted at the community that they have become.
Begin your volunteer experience with WaterFire Providence by signing up now on our Volunteer HQ.CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture
WHEN
Sat Aug 31, 2024 - Sat Nov 02, 2024
08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This opportunity has 5 shifts
WHERE
129 Dyer StreetProvidence, RI 02903
(41.823254 ,-71.408485 )
DATE POSTED
August 20, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- We start with breakfast and end with Lunch!
- Closed toed shoes!