Road to Cambrian Diwali 2015: Call for Coordinators and Choreographers
CIC Diwali 2015 needs you. That about sums this post. Here is why.
CIC Diwali 2015 is off the races and we need your help to make it a grand event. If you think you have the chops to help coordinate specific activities during the event- please sign up today.
For those new to CIC Diwali, this is our biggest event of the year. We had close to 400 people last year and the event always sells out well in advance. It is a really big deal.
Who are we looking for now?
1. Coordinators for various activities. Most tasks will have 1-2 coordinators and a team of volunteers that the coordinators will have to assemble. We will help to identify volunteers, of course. ee FAQs below for coordinator roles available.
2. Choreographers for various performances. There are kid and adult performances that will happen for Diwali. We are looking for choreographers (1-2) per performance. At this time, just let us know if you want to choreograph something and the target group- adult or kid. The kids in performances will have a separate sign-up process. So for now, we are just signing up choreographers.
3. Photographers and Videographers to cover the event. Ideally we are looking for 3 photographers and 1 videographer.
FAQs
What does a coordinator role mean?
Coordinators work independently with their teams to run specific activities and components of the event. For the most part, coordinators will have to identify their teams and what needs to be done, well in advance. Here at CIC, we take big pride in planning and our attention to detail. If that is your strength, we would love to have you be a coordinator. A coordinator leads by example. Everyone is a leader and everyone is a worker bee here.
What are the coordinator roles available?
- Adult Performances (2)
- Child Performances (2)
- Parking (1)
- Hall Prep and Post Event Cleanup (3)
- Reception (2)
- Decoration (1)
- Food Planning (2)
- Childcare (2)
- Program Flow (1)
- Crowd Management (2)
- Audio and Video (2)
- Newsletter (2 - 1 adult/ 1 teen)
Does coordinator role mean I spend a lot of time on the event?
No. We break the tasks down to a fairly granular level. Once you get the details figured out with your team, everything else will really happen in October. This is not a huge time commitment. But it is a commitment to the community to make sure the task at hand is executed well.
Can I pick a specific coordinator role?
Once we have a list of folks interested in coordinating specific activities, we will work with you in identifying what will work best for you and CIC. For many, this will be their ideal role. For a few, there might not be because some roles are always more desired than others but every job eventually needs to get done. If you have a specific skillset or experience doing one of these roles, please let us know.
I have been a coordinator before. Can I sign up again?
Sure. Why not? You know what it takes and that helps a lot. You might get the same role or a different role which will be decided based on the sign-ups.
I am new to the community. I dont know many people. How can I coordinate?
You are exactly the person we want. Someone new to the community brings a lot of fresh ideas to the mix and that makes a huge difference. No one wants to see the same things year over year. We will help you build your committee and make new friends.
Will we have a lot of meetings?
We will probably meet once every few weeks until the early October after which we will meet once a week- usually no more than 45 min-1 hr. Some committees might meet more often while others might not meet until late October.
What it is in it for me?
Working behind and in front of the scenes for CIC Diwali is the best way to make friends in the community. If you are new to the area, this is a great way to make a ton of friends. Every one of us has fabulous memories of participating, volunteering and coordinating small and large tasks for Diwali. We have made a ton of friends along the way. This is the BEST way to become an integral part of this growing CIC family.
I want to know more before I sign up.
Definitely. Reach out to any of your friends in the community who has participated/volunteered in the past years. The CIC Board has members who have done this for a decade now. Reach out by email or on Facebook. We will be glad to answer your questions.
Where do I sign up?
Email cambrianindiancommunity@gmail.com with the Subject: Coordinator/Choreographer/Photographer for Diwali 2015 and let us know what you can and would like to help out on. If you have experience in that role, that would help a lot.
What are you waiting for?