VOLUNTEER
Our Volunteers Make the SOQS Work
The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show™ is grateful for the efforts of an army of volunteers–many of whom work year-round. Last year 360 volunteers did over 1,000 different jobs totaling 3,400+ hours of donated help.
When we say we couldn’t do it without you – we’re not kidding!
Please read the volunteer descriptions below and click on the link below to sign up. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call our office! 541-549-0989
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Work in pairs; volunteer for a 2 hour shift; patrol a small section of town; keep an eye on the quilts; hand out show information; answer visitor questions. Be prepared to walk or stand for the better part of a two-hour shift.
Times: throughout Show Day
Hostess Check-in: You are expected to check-in at the Volunteer Booth, located at Hood Ave & Ash St. You may check in up to 30 minutes before your assigned shift. If, for some reason, you cannot make your pre-assigned commitment, please call the Show Office as soon as possible.
Can you operate a clothespin? Great! we can use your help. Work in small teams to hang quilts on show morning. Report by 7:00 am; with a ladder if possible; up to 2 hour commitment.
Volunteer Check-in: Please check-in at the Quilt Show Office: 148 Sisters Park Drive; Check-in at 7:00 am for hanging quilts.
Work in small teams to take down quilts on show evening. Report by 3:45 pm; with a ladder if possible; up to 2 hour commitment.
Check-In: Please check-in at the Volunteer Check-in Booth (Hood Ave & Ash Street) by 3:45 on Quilt Show day. This is the job we need the MOST help with!
Patrol town with radio & ladder – rescuing quilts that threaten to fall down during the show and doing a variety of extremely helpful tasks; 2 hour shifts – on your feet and movin’!
Times: various shifts throughout day
Rescue Team Check-In: Please check-in at the Volunteer Check-in Booth, at the corner of Hood Ave & Ash Street.
Seeking individuals to take charge of teams that hang quilts or take them down; meet with Events Director prior to show for assignment and to review hanging instructions; VERY important job as we rely heavily on these individuals to supervise the work of hanging & take down volunteers; 2 – 4 hour commitment on show day plus an hour or two prior to the show for orientation.
Help kids (ages 2 - 18) with creating their own fabric postcards. We supply the materials and team leader; kids have a make-n-take item while being introduced to the fun of sewing!
Youth Activity Area Check-in: Please check-in at the Volunteer Check-in Booth at the corner of Hood Ave & Ash Street.
Times: various shifts throughout Quilt Show Day
Fold & sort quilts that are delivered to the show office; pre-sort quilts for display; return quilts to quilters after the show; wide variety of show preparation & wrap up tasks. We need 4 volunteers each day for 4 hour shifts. There is a lot of standing and moving one quilt at a time!
Daily June 21 - June 29, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Volunteers help at FivePine Lodge & Conference Center: hang quilts, take tickets for lecture & walking tours, keep an eye on the walking tour quilts, take quilts down at the end of the day.
Multiple jobs and shifts available.
Work with our Sponsor Quilt Coordinator to pick up quilts from our sponsors. 2–3 hour commitment at end of July