WaterFire Providence is celebrating the 9th annual WaterFire Salute to Veterans. Volunteer and show your support for Veterans. In order to ensure the Torch Procession goes off without a hitch WaterFire Providence needs ‘Special Ops’ volunteers to walk with the Torch Bearers as their safety, with an apron around their waist that includes a fire blanket and extinguisher. Along with that we also have volunteers acting as our crowd control around the basin area, making sure all visitors are clear of the area so the lit torches can enter the area safely without running into an outside person. Once the Torch Procession is over we break down the ‘Special Ops’ Production and open it up for visitors to get closer to the river.
Special Ops
See WaterFire from a different perspective! Special Ops volunteers are one part ceremony leaders wearing a safety pouch and one part crowd control with the best seat in the house. Torch processions vary from 16 torches to over 100 torches. We will be appreciating Covid Heroes, Teachers and Veterans in 2021!
Attire: All black clothing, business to business casual
Free Parking: 200 Dyer Street, Providence, RI 02903
Check-In: Across the street from 129 Dyer Street, Providence, RI 02903
*We suggest that you bring weather appropriate clothing/accessories.*
3 IMPORTANT RULES:
- If for any reason you are not able to make it to your shift, PLEASE let us know as soon as possible. The hour prior to the lighting is extremely busy so please call AT LEAST two hours before your shift is supposed to start. You can call or text Kat (please include your name) 401-481-1469.
- Be on time. We ask that you please be on time for your shift to the best of your ability. WaterFire is a highly scheduled event and we need our volunteers to be in place at certain times to be possible.
- WaterFire will go on regardless of the weather, so don’t let a bad forecast (of any kind, really) change your plans. We’ll be in touch if there’s an emergency.
