Quilt Unbundling Team | The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Volunteers

Volunteering for Quilt Unbundling Team at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

September 04 - September 07, 2024 | Alliant Energy Center in Madison

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is an educational and community fundraising event presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions. Attendees can connect with their creative muse by participating in quilt-related workshops, lectures and stage presentations. See an artist's creativity turned into a beautiful quilt by walking through our juried quilt exhibit. And don't forget to bring your walking shoes as guests can shop their way through a 85,000-square-foot vendor mall!

About Quilt Unbundling Team

Work in teams to unbundle and deliver quilts to hanging locations. Assist with other duties as needed.

Quilt Unbundling Team Job Duties

Unfold and place a bed sheet in front of each quilt panel.
Locate the wrapped bundles of quilts and the corresponding ID tag.
Use the exhibit map to move the wrapped quilts to their assigned area in the exhibit.
Carefully unroll the bundle of quilts.
Identify tag on each quilt.
Locate corresponding panel in the exhibit and carefully place quilt on the bed sheet.
Direct questions to your captain as needed.

Quilt Unbundling Team Job Skills and Requirements

Friendly and positive demeanor.
Physically able to stand and circulate throughout the exhibit to move quilts into their assigned locations.
Able to routinely lift and move quilts weighing up to 20 pounds.
Know and follow safety practices concerning lifting, moving and carrying materials.
Be able to read and interpret a basic map.
Ability to discern when to ask your captain for assistance.
Must wear white gloves during entire shift.
Volunteers 18 and older may participate.