Welcome to Valleyfair's  "Fun raiser" home page.

The 2010 fundraising calendar is now available. Groups may begin to apply for a specific day/date/shift on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.  All fundraising requests come in with a time and date stamp - all entries that come in prior to the 9th will be deleted.

Please read all of the following information about our Fun raising program before submitting an application for a specific day/date.

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.

 Tired of selling candy bars and magazine subscriptions? If this is the case, Valleyfair has a program that could be right for you! By spending a day working at the upper Midwest's largest amusement park, non-profit groups and organizations can earn money and have fun at the same time! If this sounds interesting please read on!

 How much will we make and when would we be paid?

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.

For example: 10 volunteers = $500

                      11 – 15 volunteers = $750

                      16 – 20 volunteers = $1000

                      21 – 35 volunteers = $1250

*** 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.  Depending on the day(s) you are interested in, group sizes can be much larger. 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.

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 positions assignments include:

 Rides

Will work 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. (Age Requirement - 18)

Waterpark

Will work at 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

Will work 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

Will work on the go-kart Track and the Bumper Boat Ride. 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. (Age Requirement - 18)

Park Services

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.  Will assist 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

Will work 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

Will work 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

Will work 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.

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. A driver's license, birth certificate or school age certificates are valid proofs of age. 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?

Now that you've learned about Valleyfair's Fundraising program, what do you do next? Read on and learn how to sign-up your group.