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Hello and thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District! We are thrilled to be hosting this year’s Leather Alley within Root of Pride on June 29th! The event runs from 11 am to 6 pm and we have a wide array of volunteer positions that we’d love to have you join us for.
Gate Ambassador
Wear your favorite gear to represent the community!
Warm, friendly, engaging personality that will encourage folx to come into the Fetish Zone.
Assist with the collection of donations
Outreach Booth Helper
Warmly greet patrons who come to the booth
Share information about the District (palm cards available at the booth that lists what the District does!)
Encourage folx to join our newsletter as a means to know what is happening in the District
Build positive relationships with community members
Sell bandanas/pins (Reika or Cal will provide training)
Gear Swap Helper
Coordinate sales, consignments and assist with the Gear Swap
Handles money (training provided by David Hyman - this position is good for someone who intends to volunteer on-going at the Gear Swap booth as it does require training)
Interact with customers - assisting them with selecting and trying on items.
Play Area Support
Provide bottles of water to house tops within the play area
Monitor play area to provide assistance if Safeword is utilized and help is needed
Assist with wiping down play equipment between individuals for house tops
Remind house tops if over 15 minutes at play station
Play Area Waiver Support
First point of contact entering play area - warm and friendly greeter
Review rules of the play area with folx interested in utilizing the play area
Ensure all participants sign the District’s waiver prior to entering play area
This is a seated position at a table
StageHand/Stage Kitten
Assist with the needs of moving things on/off stage throughout performances
Right hand person of the stage organizer
We ask all our volunteers to please report to the Outreach Booth 15 minutes prior to the beginning of your shift to check in and for any additional instructions. You will report to either Dandy or Reika (co-organizers of Leather Alley).