Volunteering for Floater at Garden & Landscape Expo

February 08 - February 11, 2024 | Alliant Energy Center in Madison

Garden & Landscape Expo is a community educational event and fundraiser hosted by PBS Wisconsin and the UW-Madison - Extension Horticulture Program. This three-day event celebrates the latest trends in gardening and landscaping with more than one hundred free educational seminars and demonstrations.

About Floater

Volunteers will be given a job assignment to fill openings due to cancellations, unfilled positions and other staffing needs.

Floater Job Duties

Willingness to undertake an unfilled or open volunteer position. Possible job assignments include:
- Demo Assistant
- Exhibitor Entrance Attendant
- Greeter
- Handstamper
- Quilt Expo Information Booth
- Raffles Sales & Information Desk
- Seminar Assistant
- Ticket Sales
- Volunteer Check-In
- Workshop Assistant
Work with event staff to determine your job assignment.
Carry out the assigned job duties.
Provide visitors with general event information.
Direct visitors to the location of seminars, demonstrations, workshops, exhibitor booths, food stations, and other Alliant Energy Center amenities.
Direct questions to your captain as needed.

Floater Job Skills and Requirements

Capability to complete the tasks of any of the above listed job assignments.
High customer service orientation.
Strong communication and pronunciation skills.
Enjoy working in a people focused environment.
Flexibility to complete a variety of job tasks. Some tasks may involve lifting or carrying.
Easily able to adjust to changing working needs.
Aural acuity to hear and speak with visitors in an environment that has noise/distractions.
Comfortable working with cash and credit cards.
Ability to maintain a calm and helpful demeanor in stressful or conflict situations.
Physically able to stand and circulate among attendees.
Know and follow safety practices regarding use of equipment related to your assigned job area.
Ability to discern when to ask your captain for assistance.
Volunteers 16 and older may participate.