Get Involved with Shaldon Water Carnival - become part of the carnival ‘Crew’
Shaldon Water Carnival and it's three other fundraising events are run by a team of volunteers, none of us have any particular experience just enthusiasm and a passion for our community. You don't need to spend lots of time - you may just want to help out at an event as a marshal, or help run a stall, sell raffle tickets, shake buckets, erect marquees, serve teas etc. We need help with all these! - if you would like to become a member of the 'Carnival Crew' or if you could just spare a few hours to help by becoming a 'Friend of Shaldon Water Carnival' – contact us NOW. You don't have to live in Shaldon, or even in Devon - we have people on holiday who spare us a few hours during their stay.
Join the Commmittee
Are you:
- Dedicated? - Enthusiastic? - Motivated? - Able to give time over the year to a Charitable cause? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then why not join the Committee? The Shaldon Water Carnival committee are looking for new members. You can join at any point throughout the year but now would be a great time to get involved with this year's planning and events. Come and join us, have fun and add value back to your community. We have a whole range of jobs within the Committee from advertising the event to manning the event. If you are dedicated, we can help you find a role that is suitable for your skills and interests. No Experience Necessary! Please visit the Committee Members page for a list of the current job roles within the Committee. Please also feel free to contact us if you require any further information. |
Help out at events
Marshalling
The role of the Marshal is to keep the crowds back during the procession and help to ensure the Carnival procession runs as smoothly as possible. We are always in desperate need of Marshals to help on the night. Please contact us for more information on how you can help! Collecting Collectors are vitally important at all of our events. The role of a Collector is to collect donations made by the public towards the Water Carnival. Anyone is able to collect and we appreciate as much or as little help you feel you can offer. As with Marshalls, we are always in desperate need of Collectors. Please contact us for more information on how you can help! General Help The Water Carnival may be a one day event; however, a lot of work goes into organising it. We are always looking for enthusiastic people to help us prepare for the Carnival (anything from putting up gazebos to making tea and coffee). We have an awful lot of work and anyone can help out. For more information, please contact us - your Water Carnival needs YOU! |
ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP
A major part of the Carnival’s success is the unstinting and continued support of Shaldon's residents and businesses, from sponsorship or advertising to funding events, raffle prizes and donations.
There are lots of ways that local businesses and individuals can contribute to Shaldon Water Carnival. Shaldon Water Carnival attracts excellent publicity and press in the run up to Carnival Day so you can share in this by helping to sponsor us.
There are lots of ways that local businesses and individuals can contribute to Shaldon Water Carnival. Shaldon Water Carnival attracts excellent publicity and press in the run up to Carnival Day so you can share in this by helping to sponsor us.
- Sponsor a game / event on Carnival day - If you sponsor an event or a game on Carnival Day outright, you will receive full credit in the Carnival programme and in any event publicity we do before and during Carnival Day, plus your name will be displayed on any entry/application forms and at the site of the event/game.
- Contribute towards an event / carnival expenses - If you do not wish to sponsor a whole event, we are equally grateful for smaller cash donations. We will have a page in the programme and a page on the website dedicated to supporters of Carnival.
- Sponsor our t-shirts - Crew t-shirts are worn at each event by the committee. Sponsor our t-shirts and your name will be printed on the back of the t-shirt. We are happy to take multiple sponsors for this.
- Donate a prize - If you would prefer to give a prize it will be used in one of the raffles held throughout the week.
- Advertise in our Carnival Day programme - Prior to the Carnival, every house in Shaldon will receive a programme through the door free of charge. The remainder are available at local venues and shops for visitors to the town. Click here for further details about advertising.
- Take part in the "Odd One Out" competition - You decorate your shop window to include a hard to spot item which you would not otherwise expect to find there. You then display a sticker in your window and are part of the trail competitors follow. this is organised by the Shaldon Business Forum who can be contacted on 07896 590010 or by email here.