Café

It is the responsibility of the Concessions Food Handler (FH) to interact with concessions customers, to prepare food orders, and to operate the Point-of-Sale (POS) cashiering system.

Cleaning/Sanitizing Assistance:

– During slack times, wash hands frequently and wipe down food surfaces.

– Wash hands, wear gloves, and wipe down food surfaces.

A Concessions FH must:

– Have an Oregon Food Handler’s certification,

– Be comfortable operating the Concessions stand alone,

– Be reliable in filling shifts that they are signed up for,

– Be comfortable operating a POS cashiering system, and

– Be reliable in handling cash and credit card transactions

Training Required: 2 or 3 hour training session

Gift Shop

It is the responsibility of the Gift Shop Cashier to interact with Gift Shop customers, to operate the Point-of-Sale (POS) cashiering system, and to maintain and organize the Gift Shop by applying scanner tags, folding apparel, and re-stocking inventory.

Cleaning/Sanitizing Assistance:

– During slack times, wipe down public surfaces.

– During high flu season, ask adults to assist in a “no touch” policy, wear gloves while handling cash and inventory, and wipe down public surfaces.

A Gift Shop Cashier must be:

– Be comfortable operating the Gift Shop alone,

– Reliable in filling shifts that they are signed up for,

– Comfortable on operating a POS cashiering system,

– Reliable in handling cash and credit card transactions, and

– Skilled in observing patrons while in the Gift Shop.

Training Required:

– 2 or 3 hour training session with the Gift Shop Manager or a designated trainer during a regular shift.

Operator Assistant

It is the responsibility of the Carousel Operator Assistant to assist Carousel Patrons as they enter the Carousel, and to ensure an efficient and safe ride loading and unloading processes. Operator Assistants are also responsible for safe ride operation by enforcing all rules and by following all operating procedures.

Cleaning/Sanitizing Assistance:

– During slack ride times, wipe down animals, poles, and fencing.

– During high flu season, wipe down animals and poles of ridden animals between rides

A Carousel Operator Assistant must be able to:

– Interact well with all public personalities,

– Be confident in correcting behavior on the Carousel.

– Focus on the task despite surrounding distractions.

– Understand and recognize usual sounds of operation.

Training Required:

– 1.5 hour training for Operator Assistant -or-

– 2 or 3 hour Training for Operator Assistant during a regular shift.

– Perform as Operator Assistant for a minimum of 3 observed shifts.

Operator

It is the responsibility of the Operator 1 to instruct Carousel Patrons prior to entry, and to ensure an efficient and safe ride loading process. Operators are also responsible for safe ride operation by enforcing all rules and by following all operating procedures.

Cleaning/Sanitizing Assistance:

– During slack ride times, wipe down animals, poles, and fencing.

– During high flu season, wipe down animals and poles of ridden animals between rides.

A Carousel Operator 1 must be able to:

– Interact well with all public personalities,

– Focus on the task despite surrounding distractions,

– Understand the Mechanism and recognize usual sounds of operation.

– Be able to diagnose anomalies as they show up during rides.

Training Required:

– 1.5 hour training for Operator Assistant -or-

– 2 or 3 hour Training for Operator Assistant during a regular shift.

– Perform as Operator Assistant for a minimum of 3 observed shifts.

– 3 hour Training for Operator 1 during a regular morning shift.

– Perform as Operator 1 for a minimum of 1 observed shift.

Float Position

Float in the Carousel gallery, checking in with volunteers stationed there to see if they need assistance, wipe off tables and fencing around carousel, assist concessions with orders and clean up.

Able to communicate well with the public in a professional, welcoming, and helpful manner. Good verbal skills, ability to pick up on social cues, patience with children and loud noises, and an understanding of our differently abled guests.

Trained by Volunteer Coordinator

Greeter

Assist our patrons:

– Welcome them to our Carousel,

– Engage in dialog asking if they have been here before,

– inform them of locations and services of our Gift Shop and Concessions, and

– Inform them of our Tours through the Paint and Carving studios.

Cleaning/Sanitizing Assistance:

– During slack times, wipe down tables, chairs, and fencing.

– During high flu season, wipe down tables, chairs, and fencing and encourage patrons to use the hand sanitizing stations.

A Greeter must:

– Be able to interact well with all public personalities,

– Be prepared to answer our patron’s immediate questions, and

– Dress in a manner that is welcoming to our Patrons.

Tour Guide

– Welcome patrons to our Carousel

– Engage in dialog asking if they have been here before, and

– Lead them on a Tour through the Paint and Carving studios.

Cleaning/Sanitizing Assistance:

– During slack times, assist greeters in wiping down tables, chairs, and fencing.

– During high flu season, assist greeters in wiping down tables, chairs, and fencing and encourage patrons to use the hand sanitizing stations. A Tour Guide must:

– Be able to interact well with all public personalities,

– Be prepared to answer our patron’s immediate questions,

– Dress in a manner that is welcoming to our Patrons, and

– Be able to teach other volunteers about the Carousel and its history.

Training Required:

– Accompany an experienced Tour Guide 1 or more shifts to learn frequently asked questions,

– Set aside time during slack periods to study the Tour Guide Information Book, and

– May take home a copy of “The Ride” overnight to hear information from our founder and early volunteers.

Event Volunteer

We put on a few larger events each year. Those larger events take many more hands. Some volunteers cannot come in on a regularly scheduled basis, but really want to make an impact. These larger events are a great opportunity for just that. This can range to set up and take down of tents and tables. It can include handing out candy to kids. Each event has its own needs and we appreciate all the help we are given.

Work Parties

Work parties are non event support roles. A great example is set up and take down of decorations, often around major holidays. Once you are signed up as a volunteer you are added to our email list. We will send out needs and times as these opportunities come available. We try to reduce the amount of emails we send, but we also send emails for our day to day operational needs. 

Party Assistant

The carousel is an amazing place to host meetings, parties, weddings and more. Sometimes the carousel will be rented for after hours private events. When that happens, they can request cafe, gift shop, tours, greeters and of course, to have the carousel running! Which requires an operator and two operator assistants. Floats are also greatly appreciated. While you can also sign up for the aforementioned spots, the Party Assistant directly supports our Party and Membership coordinator. This can include tackling on the fly tasks, communicating next steps to fellow volunteers, and really whatever is needed in the moment. Its another great way to be involved on the fly, and because it is after hours, it gives that schedule flexibility not offered during regular business hours.

Carver

Do you love the way our animals come to life with such detail? So do we! While we do not have an adult class, you can still sign up for carving. We will connect you with our lead carver and he can give you the process for honing your skills. We accept beginner to expert. Wednesdays are the big day that the vast majority of carvers are on site. They are friendly and apt to give good advice and guidance in this wonderful art form.

Painter

While you can sign up and get on our waiting list, without painting projects right now, we are a little slower in this area. While you wait, you can always support us in Point of Sales, Carousel Operations, Guest Assistance, and Volunteer Assistance needs. The main paining day for this crew are Mondays, once projects start up again.