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Thank you for inquiring about volunteer opportunities during AirVenture 2024.
We appreciate your support and willingness to volunteer for EAA. EAA’s volunteers are an essential part of the success of our operations during AirVenture, as well as throughout the year. Please review the opportunities listed below. We will be updating them often through the start of AirVenture.
Youth Welcome Center
The Youth Welcome Center at EAA Four Corners welcomes families and all visitors to participate in fun aviation activities, learn about youth programs on the AirVenture grounds, and explore EAA’s youth education opportunities.
Volunteers will be on hand to:
- Assist with simple youth activities like a cockpit photo station, build-your-own keychain using rivets, and a “Mark Your Hometown” map activity.
- Share resources with youth to explore aviation including youth activities happening on the AirVenture grounds, EAA’s youth programming, Young Eagles, AeroEducate, and more!
Volunteer Requirements:
- Enjoys helping people and inspiring youth to explore aviation.
- A positive, customer-focused mindset.
- Pass EAA’s Youth Protection Training and Background Check.
- Reasonably good health (4 hours shifts, mainly on your feet).
Webinar-based training will be provided, along with a reference manual on site to assist all volunteers.
Other Information:
- Two shifts per day (Sunday, July 21 – Sunday, July 28)
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 noon
- 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Lunch will be provided
- Volunteers can choose which area of the tent they would like to support, as availability allows.
- Additional benefits (daily/weekly passes, parking passes) available for day(s) of shift(s).
Questions? Email Danielle Schmick
AeroEducate Center
AeroEducate is EAA’s NEW youth aviation education program, and we will be running activities and presentations for teen-aged youth each day in the AeroEducate Center, located in Aviation Gateway Park.
Volunteers will be on hand to:
- Greet visitors and answer questions about AeroEducate (training will be provided)
- Support transitions between forums and activities
- Assist with youth activities, as needed
Volunteer Requirements:
- Enjoys helping people and inspiring youth to explore aviation.
- A positive, customer-focused mindset.
- Pass EAA’s Youth Protection Training and Background Check.
- Reasonably good health (4 hours shifts, mainly on your feet)
Webinar-based training will be provided, along with a reference manual on site to assist all volunteers.
Other Information:
- Two shifts per day (Sunday, July 21 – Sunday, July 28)
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 noon
- 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Lunch will be provided
- Additional benefits (daily/weekly passes, parking passes) available for day(s) of shift(s).
Questions? Email Danielle Schmick
South 40 Flight Line Operations
The South 40 Flight Line Operations team is expanding again this year, and we have openings for the following positions:
Aircraft Parkers & Marshallers
This is a special opportunity to join a new and growing volunteer team. You can be one of the first people to say, "Welcome to Oshkosh!" to pilots flying in from all over the world! No experience necessary! We'll teach you all you need to know.
Here's a short YouTube video that shows what we do
Volunteer Requirements:
- 18+ years of age (16-17 with written parental consent)
- Reasonably good health
- A positive, team-oriented, customer-focused mindset
The South 40 has some of the best views of landing and departing aircraft, an enthusiastic team of volunteers, and is a vital part of fulfilling EAA's No Aircraft Turned Away initiative.
To volunteer, contact Ed Myers.
Trams/On-site Shuttles
Be a part of our on-site shuttle team! We are looking for volunteers for the afternoon shift. It’s a great opportunity to see the grounds and interact with attendees from all over the world! We are in need of individuals to welcome all attendees in a friendly, positive manner.
Positions available (afternoon shift only):
Drivers: Operate tractor safely while pulling trams. Ability to drive a tractor. Must be 21 years of age or older.
Conductors: Announce stops and nearby attractions. Act as observer for the driver. Good communication skills. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Safety Personnel: Assist with loading and unloading of passengers, including assisting those with mobility disabilities by putting ramps into place, when necessary. Answer questions and direct riders to the proper area for loading, unloading and staging. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Any interested volunteers should contact Gene Zorn at airventuretrams@gmail.com.
Forums Hosts
Volunteers are needed throughout the week of AirVenture in the Forums Hosts area. Our volunteers greet Forums presenters, ask if they have any questions or need technical or audio/visual assistance, and take a count of attendance at the presentation. It's a great way to meet interesting people and hear their presentations while helping EAA. Volunteers can work as much or as little as they wish, whenever they wish. We usually have openings for volunteers most of the time, especially later in the week. Just walk up to the Forums Office (the small building in the center of the Forums Plaza) and ask for the Forums Hosts - we'll be happy to meet you and get you started!
Duties:
Greet the Forum speaker and identify yourself as a Forums volunteer.
Ask the speaker if they need any audio-visual assistance and either render assistance or obtain assistance from the Forums office.
Complete an information form for each Forum presentation, including a count of attendees, comments and/or suggestions on the presentation.
Skills:
No special skills are needed, just a friendly smile and a willingness to meet and speak with presenters, offer assistance, listen to and evaluate presentations, and perform minor trash pickup and chair straightening tasks. Computer and PowerPoint skills are helpful, but not required. We have staff who can help presenters with these issues when they arise.
Please contact Keith Anderson if you would like to volunteer; keith.j.anderson@gmail.com.
Museum Counter
We would like to have individuals during Airventure count the number of visitors to the EAA Aviation Museum.
- The museum is open from 8:00 AM to 6 PM.
- We have three shifts per day starting on Saturday, July 20, 2024 through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Shifts run from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 11 AM to 3 PM, and 2:30 PM to 6PM.
- There are two counter positions per shift (upper and lower).
- Responsibilities include counting each individual that enters the museum and recording that information on an hourly basis.
- Donuts in the morning and lunches are provided.
- Contact Bob Havens prior to July 15, 2024 at bobhavens1845@gmail.com.
Volunteer Center
Not sure where you want to volunteer? EAA’s Volunteer Center is the perfect place for you to start! The Volunteer Center is the place to find volunteer opportunities during AirVenture Oshkosh. Stop by and they will help match you with the perfect opportunity. The Volunteer Center is a small building on the corner of Schaick Ave and Forest Home Ave near the Red One Market Central.
Open 8 am to 5pm daily, July 14 -July 28.
Questions can be directed to 920-230-7744 during open hours or year-round to vccs.eaa@gmail.com.