STEPHENSON COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Established in 2022, we are thrilled to welcome the Jr Fair Volunteer Team!  We would like to invite the youth leaders of our county to participate in the planning and implementation of the Stephenson County Fair.  This is a great opportunity for our young people to gain valuable experience working behind the scenes to create a fair for the whole community to enjoy!

POSITION TITLE: Junior Fair Volunteer Team Member

TIME REQUIRED:

Attend Meetings/Work Days at the Fair Office

The below dates will start with an informal meeting, then we will work on a project together, and then share a pizza lunch.

May 23rd 9am–12pm Initial Informational Meeting/Project

May 25th - Float in the Memorial Day Parade, Freeport

June 6th 9am–12pm

July 11th 9am–12pm (You will choose your Fair Week Assignments Today)

 

Fair Week, July 21-25                                

As a Junior Fair Volunteer, you are required to volunteer at least 1 shift in the Office/Info Booth, 1 shift at the Gate, be at assigned shows and events for your committee and any additional events you are signed up for during your assigned time. 

Clean Up (Required Attendance)

Sunday after close of fair 12:00 p.m. – Finished

 

Qualifications

• • Must be at least 14-21 years of age (you can apply for special exemption)
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and/or know when and where to receive assistance when needed.
  • Demonstrates appropriate behavior at all times.
  • Possesses good leadership abilities and responsibility skills.
  • Willingness to promote the Junior Fair as an educational opportunity where proper ethics and honesty is valued.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take active participation in fair planning and conducting your division or committee activities.
• Collaborate to improve and expand on ideas for the fair.
• Promote the Junior Fair as a positive educational opportunity for youth. This may include contacting and securing potential sponsors/donors as needed.
• Always maintain a level of PROFESSIONALISM when handling Junior Fair participants, advisors and parents. You are a leader and mentor once selected as a JFV member. Leadership development opportunities will be part of your training.
• Support the decisions, policies, and activities of your division or committee and the JFV.
• Work closely with adult leaders (livestock committee members, 4-H volunteers, SCFB, Extension staff, etc.) by sharing in the planning and conducting of division rules and activities.
• Read, understand, and enforce the general rules, agricultural rules, and the specific rules applying to your division/committee and the JFV office. All are subject to Stephenson County Fair Board approval.

References: List one adult, other than a family member, who can be contacted for reference on your leadership, responsibility, performance and personal character as it pertains to your application as a Junior Fair Volunteer.

Important: Please read the JFV commitment statement below carefully. Both signatures MUST be present for this application to be processed.

 

If selected as a Junior Fair Volunteer, I will commit to learning the requirements and responsibilities required and upholding mission of the Stephenson County Fair, “To hold educational and entertainment activities for both agricultural and non-agricultural purposes in a safe environment” . I will attend scheduled meetings every month, participate in early work days and clean-up after fair. I will assist my team in necessary work that has to be done and any other areas outside my team where my assistance is needed.