June 25 - July 5, 2008
What is it?
Every year we sponsor the big Generous Jerry’s Fireworks Tent in the Marketplace Foods parking lot as a fundraiser. It’s fully staffed by all volunteers from the youth group and the church. We’re generally able to raise between $5000 & $8000 which goes toward funding a variety camps, retreats, mission trips, and other large and small projects for middle school and high school students. Please, consider volunteering some of your time at the Fireworks Tent this year. It’s a lot of fun and a great cause!
Sign up to Volunteer through the Online Calendar
Anyone can volunteer to help with the fireworks: teens, parents, family, adults, friends, etc.*
Take a look at the list of volunteer roles here in the right column, then click look at the calendar below and click the provided link to sign up for a shift (or two ... or three!).
* All funds raised from this fundraiser are pooled together for the common good of the ministry of Student Life at the
Covenant.
Click this link to sign up. There's also a link at the top right corner of this page.
Instructions are below.
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Calendar Instructions
Log in using:
Email "fireworks@bemidjicovenant.com" | Password "volunteer".
After you've logged in navigate the calendar using the arrows in
the top left corner to any date between June 25 and July 5 to view the volunteer shifts needed.
It may be easier to see the shifts by clicking the "Day" view tab in the top right corner of the
page.
Click the title of whichever shift you choose and add your name and replace "Enter Name (Phone) Here" or "Click/Add Name(Phone) Here" with your name and phone number.
If you're signing up for the setup or take down crews or for floor staff, leave a comma after your name and number for someone else to add theirs.
Then click save.
Please don't change anything else.
Sign up for as many shifts as you want!
That's it. Thanks for volunteering!!!
Benefits of the Fundraiser
Over the last two years...
Summer Bible Camp - $4000: We’ve provided $50 scholarships to 70 students plus several full scholarships for another handful of students.
Mission Trips - $2000: We’ve provided funding for 23 students and adults on mission trips to Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Ecuador.
Retreats/Conferences - $1500: Additional funds have been used to reduce the cost of such retreats and conferences as the Revolve Conference for Girls in Minneapolis, Sonshine Music Festival in Willmar for High School students, and MUUUCE for Middle School students.
Youth Room Remodeling - $5000: Two years ago we remodeled the youth room (painting, furniture, sound system) and were able to cover some of our expenses from the funds raised through the Fireworks Fundraiser.
Miscellaneous Projects and Youth Ministry Needs - $1500: At various times of the year we use our fireworks money (a.k.a. youth scholarship fund) to pay for youth ministry expenses that aren’t covered in the budget. Examples are the recent dodge ball game against the E. Free Church, game equipment for the youth room, bus transportation for the Hawk Nelson concert and the ski trip to Giants Ridge..
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Volunteer Roles/Shifts
Volunteer Meeting & Training June 22, 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM (Lunch provided)
Breakfast Makers: 2-3 people all week to deliver light breakfast each day
Night Transition: 1-2 people all week to help make the overnight transitions
Unloading & Setup Crew: Wednesday, June 25; 20 Students and Adults; Three Shifts 8AM-12PM, 1PM-5PM, 6PM-10PM - Setup display tables, unload and organize boxes of fireworks, set setup cash registers, signs, flags, etc.
Cashiers: High School Students or Older; 2 Hour Blocks (8AM-10PM); Please cover as many blocks as you can. Cashiers will be trained specifically with the ability to run the cash registers, collect money, and process credit cards.
Floor Staff: Anyone: Middle & High School Students, Adults; 2 Hour Blocks (8AM-10PM); Please cover as many blocks as you can. Floor staff helps customers with questions, sales, and keeps stock and display priced and presentable.
Shift Supervisors: We need 5-7 Adults to take 2-3 shifts each over 9 days; Day Shift: 8AM-3PM | Night Shift: 3PM-10PM; These volunteers will be trained by Pastor Jim to provide responsible supervision over the tent in regular shifts throughout the duration of the tent. This includes understanding how to operate cash registers, process credit cards, general information about products, supervising student workers, and scheduling.
Overnight Staff: Adults (1-2) or Adult Supervised Groups of Students; Overnights 10PM-8AM; Overnight Staff will secure the tent, setup motion-detecting alarms around and sleep overnight at the tent. Friends are welcome to come keep you company. Air mattress, fans, bug spray, & breakfast delivered will be provided. Emergency contact with Pastor Jim is maintained all night.
Take Down Crew: 10-15 Students and Adults; July 5 (3PM-8PM); Take products and equipment down and pack them away, clean and pack up tables, etc.)