State Fair Patrol Sign-up

Sign-up for a shift to volunteer, keeping our grounds safe and clean for the MN State Fair, in exchange for free fair tickets! Volunteer sign-up will open August 14, 2024.

Join the CTC State Fair Patrol Team!

Update (8/16/24) - Sign Up for a Second Patrol Shift!

Starting August 16, 2024, each household will have the opportunity to sign up for two shifts on our State Fair Patrol team!

If you’ve already signed up for one shift and are eager to contribute more, now’s your chance! Simply visit the sign-up link and select your additional shift.

Dates: August 22 - September 2, 2024

The Minnesota State Fair, the second largest state fair in the nation, brings a lively atmosphere to our neighborhood. To ensure our co-op remains safe and clean during this bustling time, we need community volunteers for our CTC State Fair Patrol Team.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Report Parking Violations/Illegally Parked Vehicles: Help monitor our parking areas and report any violations.
Clean Up Litter: Assist in keeping our grounds tidy.
Report Criminal Activity: If you feel comfortable, report any suspicious or criminal activities you may see. However, please note that there is no need to confront anyone or put yourself at risk.

Incentive:

All volunteers will receive free tickets to the State Fair in exchange for their service.

Sign-Up Details:

Sign-Up Opens: August 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
Sign-Up Method: Online volunteer sign-up only (no email, phone, or office walk-in sign-ups).
Eligibility: Volunteers must be leaseholders at CTC (no visitors, parents, or friends).
Shift Allocation: One shift per household initially, with the possibility of additional shifts based on availability. Duplicate sign-ups will be removed without notification.
No-Show Policy: If you sign up and do not show up for your shift, you will be charged the cost of the ticket ($18).

Available Volunteer Opportunities

Grounds Patrol Position

Tasks

You and another volunteer will monitor the grounds, ensuring our community is clean and safe. You will walk around and report any criminal activity or illegally parked cars to the dispatcher via personal cell phone. Additionally, help pick up any trash/litter you see.

Shifts

2-hour shifts (6:00-8:00 pm or 8:00-10:00 pm)
Two patrol officers per shift
48 total patrol shifts available

Reward

One free MN State Fair ticket (redeemable for any day of the fair)

Dispatcher Position

Tasks

There is one dispatcher a night that serves for a 4 hour shift (6:00-10:00 pm). You will help organize and manage the volunteers, as well as have the responsibility of reporting criminal activity or illegally parked/not validated cars. You will receive a packet of information for your shift with the resources and responsibilities clearly laid out.

Shifts

4-hour shift (6:00-10:00 pm)
One dispatcher per night
12 total dispatcher shifts available

Reward

Two free MN State Fair tickets (redeemable for any day of the fair)

Questions?

Thank you for your collective efforts in our strides in bettering our community! Please let us know if you have any questions at ctc@umnctc.org.