[Noisebridge-discuss] Hello Again Noisebridge! Robots Anyone?

[Simone Gal Friday]

Hey NB!  I was advised that you guys might be interested in Free Tickets 
to Robogames in exchange for volunteering!   I have jotted down a few 
jobs and things for which we need responsible interested people, hope to 
hear from some of you!

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Welcome to Robot Season!

RoboGames (www.robogames.net <http://www.robogames.net>)  is coming up 
April 23-25th at the San Mateo County Expo Center, and we need YOU!  We 
have a record number of robots this year, a great show, and a wide 
variety of tasks to suit every person.  Even if you can't make it this 
year, send this note to people you know who would be interested!

Here is a complete list of positions and times we need covered by 
volunteers for RoboGames.  Ideally,  a volunteer would be able to work 
two shifts.   Shifts are generally 11:30-3:45 and 3:30-7:15 during show 
days, for set up and tear down, the shifts are 9am-5pm, with lunch, 
snacks and massive, massive appreciation included.  All volunteers get 
tickets for the show on days they are not working, T shirts (if 
available) and are invited to the Builder's Party Friday, April 23rd at 
the venue at 7pm.

Please call or email to set up your shifts.  Also give an indication of 
which job you would be most interested in, along with two other choices. 
 Call Simone 415.307.3482

Set-Up:

Arena helpers -  (5-6 people) Strong people who can do physical labor, 
take direction well, and be cognizant of safety around heavy machinery 
and tools.  This job starts Tuesday the 20th at 9am and ends when the 
arena is completed, usually Thursday afternoon.  We have a core staff, 
but will need 5-6 additional people over the course of the three days 
 to be covered.  Arena setup and takedown volunteers also have the 
opportunity to be arena wranglers, if they want to stay for the show and 
see the fights from behind the judges' area.

Safety Inspectors - (2 people) Go down check list to make sure all 
combat robots pass safety.  Will be working with head of safety. 
Experience with machines a plus, training provided. This job starts 
thursday at noon and goes until Friday noon.

Show floor helpers - (5-6 people) set up pit tables and booth spaces, 
including pipe and drape, running electrical cord to pit tables.  Must 
be able to solve problems and read a floor plan accurately.  We need 5-6 
people for this position, which starts Wednesday noon and must be 
finished by Thursday noon.

Events set up - (8-10 people)  Set up items such as sumo ring, hockery 
arena, robo-one field, soccer field, etc. This job starts Wednesday 
Morning and ends Thursday evening.

Registration helpers -  (3-4 people) Assist the registration table, walk 
contestants to their pit tables, run off site errands (lunch, hardware). 
 Volunteers with a car who is willing to use it a major plus.  We need 
3-4 people to sign up for morning and afternoon shifts.  This job begins 
Wednesday afternoon and ends Sunday night.

Show Days:

Floor runners -  (3-4 people at all times) Floor runners run messages 
and requests to the proper person (staff meeting ahead of every shift 
will tell people where things are and who is who).  Runners also fetch 
items, keep lists, and answer questions from audience and contestants if 
necessary. Ideally there will be one head floor runner who will be there 
the entire weekend, who can train subsequent runners.  3-4 floor runners 
plus head runner, this job begins Wednesday afternoon and end Sunday night.

Sponsor/VIP/ Booth runners -  these work under the Sponsorship liaison, 
and stock booths, erect and maintain sponsor signage in the venue, guide 
VIPs and sponsors to where they need to be, and handle other misc tasks 
related to sponsors and booths. 2-3 people at all times, rotating 
shifts. This job starts Thursday morning and end Sunday Night

Medal Runners - (2-3 people) these volunteers work with the Medal 
Ceremony Coordinator to advise contestants of thier medal ceremonies, 
make sure the requisite medals are on hand for the ceremony, and keep 
track of who has won what.  2-3 people, job starts Friday Am and 
concludes Sunday Night.

Ticketing - (10 people)  works under the Ticketing Coordinator to run 
the front door.  The 5 positions at the front door are: Press/VIP Check 
In, Contestant Check In, Will Call, Credit Card Sales, Cash Sales.  A 
licensed security guard will most likely be posted at the front gate as 
well.  We need 10 people (2 each shift for each position) to staff 
adequately.  This job starts Friday am and concludes Sunday night.

Arena crew -  (9 people) These volunteers get to see the robot fighting 
up close and personal.  Duties include badge inspection at the pit 
entrance (2 people all times), bot wrangling (4 people all times, this 
job reserved for the people who helped put up the arena), pit runners (3 
people all times, who work with head pit runner, must be able to read 
floor plan).  Starts Friday am, finshes Sunday night.

Events help -  (8-10 people) Helpers for individual events such as lego 
soccer, sumo, humanoids, etc.  Starts Friday am, finshes sunday night.

Badge Checkers (7-10 people)- These people would be akin to ushers or 
museum guards, sitting at key points making sure to check for the 
appropriate badges for access to certain parts of the venue.  This job 
calls for reliable, responsible people who will stay at their posts 
through their shift (posts will be rotated). This job starts Friday 
11:30am and ends Sunday night 7pm.

Tear Down:

Arena Tear Down (12-15 people) - we need the freshest of fresh 
able-bodied folks to help us with this.  8-9 people to help 
dissassemble, stack, and ratchet strap arena for loading onto trailers. 
 We also need 3-4 people to sort hardware, stow tools, assist as ground 
spotters, and run off-site errands.  Volunteers with cars a plus. 
 Starts Sunday night, ends Tuesday night.

Floor tear down - (5-6 people) Gather table covers, break down tables 
and pipe and drape, stack chairs, remove detritus from around arena, 
make sure items are in forkable form for delivery people if necessary. 
 Starts Sunday night, ends Tuesday night.

Events tear down - (8-10 people) break down and stow all events material 
- sumo ring, soccer fields, hockey, robo-one, etc.  heavy lifting for 
truck loading required.  Starts Sunday night, ends Tuesday night.

Craft Services:  We need a couple of dedicated people who will be 
responsible for making sure the show office is stocked with drinks, 
snacks and meals for all of our fab volunteers.  We will provide the 
money and shopping list.  This position requires a car for trips to the 
very nearby Trader Joe's.  This job starts Tuesday 9am and ends Sunday 7pm.

Thank you!