SF LGBT PRIDE VOLUNTEERS 2008
GENERAL INFORMATION

HOW TO VOLUNTEER at Pride this weekend (6/28 & 6/29):
Applications for the 2008 Volunteer Program have closed but we could still use your help.

Volunteer Hotline for Event Weekend:
925-408-1457
The number to call to check in about volunteering from now through Sunday 6/29

We will be unable to respond to your emails or process volunteer applications from now through 6/30.  If you have a question about your volunteer assignment or are interested in getting an assignment, please call the Volunteer Hotline number above or you may proceed directly to the Volunteer Registration Booth at the corner of Polk and Lech Walesa [MAP] between the hours of 9:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday 6/28 and Sunday 6/29.

THANK YOU!!
We want to show you how much we appreciate what you do to make the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade a tremendous success! 

Every Volunteer who gives at least four hours of time either in the office or at the event is invited to our 2008 Volunteer & Member Appreciation Party.

The Volunteer & Member Appreciation Party 2008
 Saturday, July 19, 2008
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The San Francisco LGBT Community Center

Celebration & Parade volunteers will receive their invitations after your shift is completed upon check out at the Volunteer Command Center at Polk St. and Lech Walesa St. in Civic Center.


Volunteer Program Overview
The two-day San Francisco Pride Celebration & Parade is the largest outdoor event in the state of California and one of the largest LGBT events in North America.  Such a large community event could take place were it not for the more than 1,000 volunteers who help in the office, at the Parade, and on the Celebration site.

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration Committee values quite deeply the diversity of our communities and the accessibility of the event.  To make the event economically accessible to people of all economic backgrounds, San Francisco Pride does not charge an entrance fee to the Parade or Celebration.  Only by means of a robust volunteer program are we able to continue to keep the event free and open to people of all financial means. 

Photo Credit: David Yu

Additionally, volunteers make a very direct impact on Pride’s capacity to support non-profit groups and to give back to the community by helping us to maintain a safe, exciting, and economically viable event.  Volunteers have helped Pride to return over one million dollars back to the community since 1997.

It is no overstatement to say that the success of San Francisco Pride depends on our dedicated volunteers. 


Photo Credit: Jonathan Rivera
Volunteer Perks
In addition to having an opportunity to meet dozens of other community-minded individuals, volunteers enjoy a number of perks. These include:
    • an invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party where volunteers will have the chance to win numerous prizes and to enjoy free food and entertainment
    • meals & water at Pride
    • a chance to have DPT tickets cleared via Project 20
    • a gift bag filled with various goods from Pride's sponsors
    • access to a private rest area at Pride with restroom facilities
    • a collectable 2008 volunteer pin
    • a volunteer tee-shirt

 

Volunteer Inquiries
All inquiries regarding volunteer opportunities should be directed to 925-408-1457.