VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are the power behind Oregon Tradeswomen’s annual Career Fair!
As a Fair volunteer you will be part of a team introducing thousands of students and adults to the possibility of satisfying, high-paying careers in the skilled trades — an opportunity to pursue a great career without debt!
WHAT VOLUNTEERS DO:
Volunteers help with every detail of the event including:
- Acting as the face of Oregon Tradeswomen, greeting and escorting students and other attendees through their day at the Fair
- Assisting hands-on workshop presenters and exhibitors
- Behind the scenes event support to help us coordinate all of the details that help make the event flawless
- Event preparation, set-up and breakdown
Along with our immense gratitude, every volunteer receives lunch and snacks each day of volunteering, plus an awesome Career Fair t-shirt!
NOTE:
We're using a new system this year and you will not immediately receive a confirmation email.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Thursday, May 18: Setup Day
Volunteers needed 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Help set up the Career Fair the day before by setting up exhibitor booths, placing tables and chairs, folding shirts, preparing registration areas, hanging up signs, and other projects to ensure we're ready for the 80 schools and 2,000+ students registered to attend on Friday!
Friday, May 19: School Day
Volunteers needed: 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Volunteer Lead
In this critical role for the event, you will orient all volunteers with an overview of the Fair and be the point person to answer volunteer questions and connect with event staff as needed.
Friday, May 19: School Day
Traffic & Parking
Your main responsibility is to help the flow of traffic by directing participant and exhibitor/workshop presenter vehicles to the appropriate parking areas.
Friday, May 19: School Day
School Arrival Support
This position helps escort school groups off busses and to check in, inform bus drivers where they can park, help during orientation, and other tasks to welcome the 2,000+ students and teachers to the event on Friday!
Friday, May 19: School Day
Shift: 7:30 am – 10:30 am - Registration for this shift is full. Please review the other open positions or contact us with questions. Thank you so much!
School Registration
As a Registration Assistant, you’ll greet visitors, check in schools, give directions, and act as the "help desk" for attendees
Friday, May 19: School Day
Shift 1: 7:30 am – 11:00 am - Registration for this shift is full. Please review the other open positions or contact us with questions. Thank you so much!
Shift 2: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm - Registration for this shift is full. Please review the other open positions or contact us with questions. Thank you so much!
Volunteer Check-In Assistant
Your primary responsibility is to check in volunteers and give them the information they need to start volunteering. This is a key role for the Fair to run smoothly.
Friday, May 19: School Day
Exhibitor Check-In
Your primary responsibility in this position is to welcome, register, orient, and direct Exhibitors and Workshop Presenters when they arrive at the Fair.
Friday, May 19: School Day
As an Exhibit & Workshop Assistant, you are at the very heart of the Fair and will help interactive exhibits and workshops go smoothly for presenters and participants. You will be assigned to specific areas of the Fair to check-in with throughout your shift.
Friday, May 19: School Day
Register for shift 1: 7:00 am – 11:30 am
Shift 2: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Registration for this shift is full. Please review the other open positions or contact us with questions. Thank you so much!
As a Floater, you will fill in where most needed during your volunteer shift at the Career Fair!
Friday, May 19: School Day
Shift 1: 8:30 am – 11:30 am - Registration for this shift is full. Please review the other open positions or contact us with questions. Thank you so much!
Shift 2: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Registration for this shift is full. Please review the other open positions or contact us with questions. Thank you so much!
Saturday, May 20: Public Day
Volunteers needed: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Volunteer Lead
In this critical role for the event, you will orient all volunteers with an overview of the Fair and be the point person to answer volunteer questions and connect with event staff as needed.
Saturday, May 20: Public Day
Traffic & Parking
Your main responsibility is to help the flow of traffic by directing participant and exhibitor/workshop presenter vehicles to the appropriate parking areas.
Saturday, May 20: Public Day
Welcome and Registration
At the Welcome Tent, you’ll greet visitors, collect attendee information surveys, give directions, and act as the "help desk" for attendees.
Saturday, May 20: Public Day
Shift 1: 8:00 am - 11:30 am - Registration for this shift is full. Please review the other open positions or contact us with questions. Thank you so much!
Shift 2: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - Registration for this shift is full. Please review the other open positions or contact us with questions. Thank you so much!
Volunteer Check-In Assistant
Your primary responsibility is to check in volunteers and give them the information they need to start volunteering. This is a key role for the Fair to run smoothly.
Saturday, May 20: Public Day
Exhibitor Check-In
Your primary responsibility in this position is to welcome, register, orient, and direct Exhibitors and Workshop Presenters when they arrive at the Fair.
Saturday, May 20: Public Day
Shift 1: 7:30 am – 11:30 am - Registration for this shift is full. Please review the other open positions or contact us with questions. Thank you so much!
Shift 2: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Registration for this shift is full. Please review the other open positions or contact us with questions. Thank you so much!
As an Exhibit & Workshop Assistant, you are at the very heart of the Fair and will help interactive exhibits and workshops go smoothly for presenters and participants. You will be assigned to specific areas of the Fair to check-in with throughout your shift.
Saturday, May 20: Public Day
Tear Down Team
Help tear-down the Fair! This includes taking down signs, tables, chairs, vacuuming, loading out, etc.
Saturday, May 20: Public Day
Register to help us tear-down and pack out: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
As a Floater, you will fill in where most needed during your volunteer shift at the Career Fair!
Saturday, May 20: Public Day
OTW Program & T-Shirt Booth
Help staff the OTW booth! This is where sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers pick up their t-shirts. T-shirts and other items are also for sale. This is also a place where folks often ask general information about the Fair and Oregon Tradeswomen, be ready for questions!
Saturday, May 20: Public Day
Thank you, Volunteers! Registration for these shifts are full. Please review the other open positions or contact us with questions. Thank you so much!
Location:
NECA/IBEW Electrical Training Center
16021 NE Airport Way
Portland OR 97230
Thank You
Thank you to the sponsors of Oregon Tradeswomen's 2023 Career Fair
platinum sponsors
gold sponsors
