Veg Tabling help needed for Maker's Faire 5/3-4 ( San Mateo fairgrounds )

April 24, 2008

Bay Area Vegetarians has an opportunity to table at a wonderful event called Maker's Faire and we need YOUR help to make that happen. Volunteers are needed for Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm. Please see the timeslots below. I know this is short notice, but we were only just invited through a random connection so I really hope we can pull together to be a voice for veganism!

NO previous experience is necessary. We just ask that you're a friendly person, already vegan or committed to transitioning towards vegan. All materials, etc. are already available - all we need is you!

"Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It’s for creative, resourceful people of all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make things." Last year 45,000 people attended and this year it could be even bigger.

http://www.makerfaire.com

Volunteer Shifts needed:

Saturday 10 am - 6 pm : 10 am - 2 pm: 1 pm to 5 pm: 2 pm to 6 pm

Sunday 11 am - 6 pm: 10 am - 1 pm (includes setup 10 am - 11 am): noon to 4 pm: 2 pm to 6:30 pm (includes takedown at 6 pm)

For anyone who is planning to volunteer with us, this is going to be a busy event with a lot of attractions. If we have enough volunteers, we should be able to take breaks to also see the rest of the Maker's Faire. However, if your primary interest is in attending the Faire, then this may not be the best fit. If you're already planning to be at the event and would like to help for even an hour, that would be welcome.

Please let me know asap if you're interested because I need to confirm with the organizers if we'll be able to participate.

And, truly, you don't need any previous experience to volunteer -- I didn't have any at my first tabling activity at Earth Day in 1990. All you need is a willingness to share information about veg*nism that will indeed change lives.

Cheers,

Tammy

Bay Area Vegetarianswww.BayAreaVeg.org