Volunteer for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
October 5th-15th
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
100
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is looking for upbeat, enthusiastic, caring people to join our team of Navigators!
Balloon Fiesta is large, complex event requiring the over 1,000 volunteers who help before, during and after the event. These volunteers, called "Navigators," are critical to every area of operations. They provide guest services, administrative services, balloon coordination and safety, set-up and logistics, and more in over 40 different areas. This variety of needs allows just about any person, with any skills, talents or interests, to experience Balloon Fiesta from a new perspective.

Applications for the 2018 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will open May 1st, 2018.

Areas of Interest: 
- Any -
Great for: 
Adults
55+
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

The International Balloon Fiesta attracts people from all over the world and locally. Not only are you representing our wonderful state but you are also impacting our economy.

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
18
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

Navigators who meet the minimum training and shift requirements receive a Navigator pack, which includes:
•Admission into the 9-day event
•Parking for the 9-day event
•Access to the Navigator Hospitality Tent for meals and snacks
•Invitations to a variety of Balloon Fiesta parties
•The current year's Navigator shirt
•The current year's Navigator lapel pin
•The current year's Official Event Program
•The current year's Official Calendar
•Discounts on event and dining area tickets

Additional benefits may be available, such as a Balloon Fiesta jacket, discount accommodations, and discount RV parking, depending upon hours served, team assignment, and role.

Additional Requirements: 

Most of our volunteer positions have some physical demands.
Most Navigator teams have moderate physical demands, such as standing for long periods of time. Additionally, Balloon Fiesta is spread over a very large field, over 54 football fields large, which does not include the parking lots.

Last Updated: May 28 2024
Address of Project Site
4401 Alameda NE
Albuquerque
New Mexico
87113
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 821-1000

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