The 2012 fundraising calendar should be available around March 1, 2012.  

Tired of selling candy bars and magazine subscriptions?

If this is the case, Valleyfair has a program that could be right for you!  Our Fun Raising program gives non-profit groups and organizations the chance to earn money and have fun at the same time!  It hardly seems like work when you spend a day Fun Raising at the largest amusement park in the upper-Midwest.

If you're interested, continue reading to get the answers to all your fundraising questions.

How much will we make?

The donation made by Valleyfair will correspond with the number of volunteers in your group.  In other words, the more people you have in your group, the more money your organization will earn!  Below is a sample of earnings based off of group size.  Depending on the day(s) you are interested in, group sizes can be much larger. 

* We ask that your group be at least 10 people strong. However, we will accept groups of less than 10. In such cases the pay is pro-rated at $50 per person.

When would we be paid?

Your organization should receive the donation check within 2-3 weeks from the date you volunteered.

How long will we have to work?

The shifts available for fundraising vary depending upon the park operating hours.  However, you need to be at Valleyfair one hour before your shift starts so we can sign in your group and provide a brief orientation and training before your shift begins.

During your shift you will be assigned a ½ hour break time.  You can bring a bag lunch or you can purchase food in our employee cafeteria.  Please be sure to tell your group to consider eating prior to getting to Valleyfair because breaks are usually about 4 hours after the start of a shift.  After your shift is completed, your group may go back into the park until closing. 

Groups that work on days when the park closes at 5:00, 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. may not have the opportunity to go back into the park.  We will not be issuing starlight passes for park sellouts or early shifts. 

PLEASE  pay careful attention to our operating hours!

Where do we go when we arrive?

Please use the employee entrance, which is located ½ mile west of the main entrance (in front of the IMAX Theater and the Waterpark).  Park in the employee parking lot and walk up the hill to the security gate.  From the security gate, you will be directed to our training facility.  A Valleyfair representative will meet you at the training facility.

What will we be doing?

There are a number of different positions you could be assigned depending upon our staffing needs the day you volunteer. All positions at Valleyfair require individuals to be guest service orientated. Some of the possible position assignments include:

• Rides - Working at one of the park amusement rides.  Duties will include enforcing the rides admission requirements (such as height), assisting guests while entering and exiting the ride, physically checking the guests safety restraints, continuous observation of the ride area and general cleaning throughout the ride location and park.  This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time while working outdoors in all types of weather (must be at least 18 years-old) .
• Waterpark - Working in Valleyfair's Waterpark.  Duties include enforcing the admission requirements (such as height), assisting guest while entering and exiting the slides and tube rides continuous observation of the pool decks and general cleaning throughout the area and park.  This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, while working outdoors in all types of weather. 
• Admissions - Working at the entrance to the park.  Duties include greeting the guests, taking the appropriate admission ticket from the guests as they enter, stamping the guests hand at the readmission exit, checking for hand stamp at readmission entrance, and scanning and logging season passes.  These positions require the ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Challenge Park - Working on the Go-Kart track.  Duties include monitoring the area to ensure the safe operation, communication over a two-way radio, assisting the guests into and out of the vehicles, correcting guests behavior if driving incorrectly, ensuring all guests meet the rides admission requirements (such as height). This position requires standing for long periods of time, working around gas and oil products and has limited exposure to exhaust fumes (must be at least 18 years-old).
• Park Services - Working as restroom attendant.  Will assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the park's restrooms. This includes cleaning toilets and sinks, sweeping/mopping of floors, and stocking toilet paper and paper towel dispensers.  This position requires considerable walking throughout the park. Some mild chemicals will be used, and personal protective gear will be provided.
• Utility Attendant - Assisting with emptying trash receptacles along the park walkways. This includes pushing a large, wheeled container through the park, removing the full trash bags from the receptacles, and replacing them with new ones.  Utility Attendants may also work in our picnic grounds; bussing tables, sweeping with a pan and broom, and emptying trash.  Both areas require continuous walking. 
• Food Operations - Working at one of our food locations located throughout the park or in our picnic grounds.  Duties include food production and preparation, cooking, cleaning and possible cash handling duties. Position requires continuous standing and/or walking. 
• Games Department - Working in 1 of 30 games located throughout the park. Duties include, but are not limited to money handling, clearly explaining the rules of the game to each guest that plays the game and light cleaning. Outgoing individuals preferred. 
• Merchandise Department - Working in a retail store selling souvenirs, novelties and other assorted merchandise.  Duties include, but are not limited to: money handling, operating a cash register and limited cleaning and stocking of merchandise displays.

What are the age requirements?

All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age or older for most areas.  Anyone working in a ride area must be at least 18 years old.  Anyone under 18 years of age will be required to provide proof of age before they can work. 

Valleyfair will accept the following as proof of age:

• Driver's license
• Birth certificate 
• School age certificate 

Please make sure everyone in your group who is under 18 years of age brings proof of age documents with them the day your group works.  We are unable to make exceptions!

What should we wear?

We request that you wear a shirt that is appropriate for a family amusement park (t-shirts are fine).  Shorts can be worn if they are of appropriate size and length (cut-offs are not permitted).  Please remember that you will be on your feet for the majority the day, so comfortable, closed-toed shoes are a must (no sandals, flip-flops or similar footwear).  Valleyfair will supply a smock to be worn while working in the park.  Please consider the weather and dress accordingly, you will be working outdoors! 

I'm Interested! Now What Do I Do?

Click below to learn how you can sign up today! 

Please note: Fundraising groups are NOT chosen on a first come basis. Returning groups with a good track record will have preferential treatment over new groups.