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Be an EAA AirVenture Volunteer

Volunteers have been at the heart of EAA's accomplishments throughout the years. EAA AirVenture volunteers share the adventures of the world's greatest aviation celebration!

 
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All interests, experience, and skills can find enjoyment as an EAA AirVenture convention volunteer. From the flightline to the convention office to Camp Scholler, many opportunities are available for you to become a part of EAA's heart and soul as an AirVenture volunteer.
 
Volunteer at EAA AirVenture 2013!

Not sure what type of volunteer assistance you would like to provide for AirVenture 2013? Do you have special skills that you would like to utilize while volunteering? If so, please complete this application and submit to hr@eaa.org (please include "Volunteer" in the subject line). We will try to match your skills and interests to an appropriate area of AirVenture.

Several areas that have a need for general volunteer assistance are listed below. If interested in one of these areas, contact the individual person listed for each specific area for more detailed information.


ACTIVITY CENTER

If you are interested in volunteering in any of the Activity Center areas, contact Sandy at smarsh27@yahoo.com:

Aircraft Greeter: Aircraft Greeters are always in demand, both prior to and during EAA AirVenture. Must be able to stand for 3-4 hours and be in the sun. Must be at least 18 years old.

Craft Tent: Volunteers assist with signing up participants for craft classes and help with distributing craft packets available for purchase. No craft experience needed.

Flying Cinema: Running videos for AirVenture attendees who wish to take in an aviation movie, the volunteer plays the movies at the times listed on the schedule.

Hospitality Pavilion: The place to meet old friends and make new ones, offering refreshments to all who stop by. Help is needed with the refreshments.

Activity Center Office: Sign in volunteers and answer AirVenture attendees' questions.


AUDIO/VISUAL PRESENTATION SET-UPS Several locations throughout the AirVenture grounds, including the EAA Museum. Knowledge of basic audio and PA systems, microphones, computers and presentation software, and projection equipment. Use of ladders and powered lifts, basic hand tools, and occasional lifting of 40 pounds. Several volunteers needed that are available the entire week before AirVenture to help set up equipment, days, evenings and weekend hours available. Also need volunteers who are available for several days after AirVenture to help teardown equipment during the day. If interested please contact Liz Tellock at ltellock@eaa.org.

FLIGHTLINE OPERATIONS / OSHKOSH Volunteers needed to assist general aviation arrivals in aircraft parking/camping areas and control aircraft ground traffic on Oshkosh taxiways. Contact Fred Stadler at eaa.flo@usa.net.

FLIGHTLINE OPERATIONS / FOND DU LAC Volunteers needed to assist with general aviation arrivals in aircraft parking/camping areas at the airport in Fond du Lac. For more information, e-mail Pete Vercouteren at vpete101@aol.com.

FORUM HOSTS Volunteers needed to meet and assist presenters, possible introduction of speakers, count attendees, set up, clean up, and other assignments. If interested, contact Keith at kjaosh7@gmail.com.

MAINTENANCE Volunteers needed for pre-convention, site preparations, general maintenance duties, including carpentry, landscaping, painting and sewing/flower planting projects throughout the convention site. Also, need volunteers post-convention for general clean-up and tear down. If interested, contact Steve Taylor at 920-426-4819, e-mail staylor@eaa.org, or via mail at EAA Aviation Center, P.O. Box 3086, Oshkosh, WI, 54903-3086.

NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION Volunteers needed to help distribute the AirVenture Today newspaper at various locations on the convention grounds during the day and some early evenings. If interested, contact Randy Halberg at rhalberg@eaa.org.

OPERATION THIRST Volunteers needed to help make sandwich lunches for volunteers. Must be over 16 years old. Also, need people to drive vans for approx. 2 hours daily. If interested, contact Ann Hamilton at 419-886-2166 or via mail at 1237 Poorman Rd., Bellville, OH 44813.

PRINT/MAIL CENTER Volunteers needed to assist with mailing projects, stuffing envelopes, collating, printing assistance, labeling, and data entry. Volunteers needed from spring to after AirVenture. Any hours that you could provide would be of help. No previous experience required.

TRAMS Drivers and conductors needed. Drivers license required and must be at least 21 years of age, training provided. Six-hour shifts begin at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Contact John Faeh, e-mail jfaeh@eaa.org, or via mail at EAA Aviation Center, P.O. Box 3086, Oshkosh, WI 54903.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR ASSISTANT Volunteer needed to partner with the EAA Volunteer Coordinator to provide assistance with the day-to-day operations of the AirVenture Oshkosh volunteer program. View position description

FUTURE AIRVENTURE DATES: 2014: July 28-Aug. 3; 2015: July 27-Aug. 2
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