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LOCATION
Alamodome Parking Lot C l 100 Montana St, San Antonio, TX 78203

ARRIVAL
Please check-in at the Volunteer Registration table upon arrival.  There will be water and snacks available for all volunteers in the Headquarters Tent throughout the day.  You can pick up a service letter from Volunteer Registration or get your service hours documentation sign upon departure.

VOLUNTEER NEEDS & RESTRICTIONS
Over 250 volunteers are needed to make this event a great success and experience for the attendees.

Youth Volunteer Restrictions: Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer without a supervising adult.  Children, 12 and up are welcome to volunteer, but must be accompanied (one-to-one) by an adult, 18 years of age or older.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Fiesta Especial is a unique combination of Fiesta experiences for children, adults and families of all abilities. Activities include a Royal Court, one-day carnival, Inclusion 5K and Parade. Fiesta Especial is proud to offer family-friendly, tobacco and alcohol-free experiences that are inclusive and accessible to individuals with disabilities and families.

The Fiesta Especial carnival experience takes place on Tuesday, April 25th in the Alamo Dome Parking Lot C from 10am - 3pm. You can ride all types of rides, play games, eat yummy food and participate in a Shoebox parade. This is an inclusive and educational experience that attracts special education classes, group homes, and day programs from San Antonio and surrounding communities.

 

Event Set-up: Volunteers will assist the Team in setting up games/activities, signage, Changing Stations, Feeding Areas, Entertainment, Registrations, Water Stops, Merchandise, Course, etc A Headlamp may be helpful for early morning events.

Event Clean-up to the rescue!: Volunteers will assist the Team in cleaning and packing up games/activities, signage, Changing Stations, Feeding Areas, Entertainment, Registrations, etc.

Classroom Buddies: Cell phone number required. Volunteers will accompany classrooms to assist teachers, aids and chaperones in keeping their groups together and ensuring the attendees are all having a GREAT time! Contact information will be exchanged with matched classroom teacher.

Dignitary Registration & Hosts: Volunteers will register Fiesta Dignitaries and Special Guests as they arrive and escort them through the grounds to their destinations (if they arrive prior to 11:15am).

Game Attendants: Volunteers will operate games and activities for event guests to participate in. Equipment will be checked out and monitored. Two to three people will be assigned to each game/activity. Game/Activity assignments will be made at volunteer registration.

Merchandise Booth: Volunteers will operate the merchandise booth, maintaining inventory and selling t-shirts, medals, pins, etc. Volunteers will work with the attendees on counting, budgeting, "money management" and decision-making skills.

Photographers: Personal Camera Required. Volunteers will take photographs according to a suggestion sheet of volunteer set-up, guest arrival, and the early part of the event.

Registration: Volunteers will assist the Team in checking in guests as they arrive at the event. Volunteers will assist guests with information about the event and with event materials.

Ride Assistants: Volunteers will assist individuals on and off the rides. Volunteers will accompany riders who need additional assistance. Volunteers will ensure that guests who are unable to stand in line have access to a chair. Additional chairs will be available.

Sanitation Attendants: Volunteers will assist Celebration Team in keeping eating, changing and activity areas in tidy order. Replish supplies of sanitizer, paper towels, etc. Report any mishaps that may have occured that need special attention in these areas.

Scavenger Hunt Guides: Volunteers will guide each groups' participation in the Scavenger Hunt activity to explore the world of Fiesta through a social studies & reading excercise.

Shoebox Float Contest Assistants: Volunteers will assist the Celebration Team in registering, organizing and facilitating the Shoebox Parade and Contest.

Volunteer Hospitality: Volunteers will maintain the volunteer lounge creating a welcoming environment for volunteers to take a break.

Fiesta Especial® is an official Fiesta® San Antonio event created for children and adults with physical, cognitive and developmental differences and the family, friends and their support networks.

By signing the release at volunteer check-in, you hereby agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, and defend disABILITYsa, Fiesta Especial®, the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission, Inc., Wade Show, Inc., City of San Antonio,  their officers, directors, members, and past presidents from any liability, all demands, or legal actions (including third party actions and cross-actions) resulting from or regarding the undersigned’s participation in the 2023 Fiesta Especial® Celebration Day, including, but not limited to, death, injuries, and/or damages to person or property by any party, and all costs and legal fees incurred defending such demands or legal actions. 

Click on the link to download a copy of the disABILITYsa Minor Release Form. 

You may opt to upload the completed form to your registration or bring the signed copy with you to the event.