Freestylers
Keep the YES running efficiently by solving challenges on the spot and by supporting other teams where necessary
Freestylers are the engine oil in the machine that is the YES Logistics Team! We need volunteers to fly around and make sure all daily events and routines go as planned. Sounds fun? Then read on, because it might be the role for you.
In a few words, Freestylers are helping out wherever needed and ensure the safety of our participants.
About your role
Freestylers have a wide range of tasks. They set up the decorations, prepare the premises before the students arrive and help dismantle the site at the end. You will be responsible for the YES desk, night watches, cafeteria duty, and help during the plenary sessions, or in preparation of track sessions. You might also support spirit activities, or the YES Lounge team during peak hours by tending the bar. Freestylers support the travel team on arrival and departure days. All this happens in shifts, so no one works too much. As a Freestyler you get a good insight into a lot of other roles, so it’s a good start into your YES career.
Your tasks
In addition to the general volunteer requirements at the YES, you should be:
responsible and reliable, able and willing to work both day and night shifts
able to ensure a good work-rest balance during the seminar
committed to working intensely (and sometimes in a stressful environment) together with a group of volunteers
able to commit to joining us for 2-3 online preparatory meetings before the YES, where you will receive any relevant information, get to know the team and take part in training on dealing with students in an effective and kind manor
excited to be the buffer and safety net for all other volunteers. If they have a problem, they know that they can talk to you
be prepared to walk a lot :)