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-====== Volunteering with the Motorpool ======+====== Volunteer with the Motorpool ======
  
-Thinking about joining the Motorpool? Here is what the job involves, what to expect on a show weekend, and how to get started.+Want a front-row seat to one of Houston's premier aviation events — and a hands-on role in making it happen? The Wings Over Houston Motorpool keeps the entire show moving, and we'd love to have you on the team. No experience required: we'll train you, pair you with seasoned volunteers, and have you up to speed in no time.
  
-===== First-Time Volunteers =====+===== What You'd Be Doing =====
  
-If this is your first year volunteering with Motorpool, we recommend signing up for **Thursday or Friday** if your schedule allows.+Motorpool volunteers keep the show moving. Depending on where you're needed and what you enjoy, that might mean checking carts in and out and keeping the fleet organized, shuttling staff and volunteers (and the occasional pile of "stuff that needs to be somewhere else right now") around the field, or driving a Courtesy Cart to help guests with mobility needs get to and from the gates. It's hands-on, people-facing work with a front-row seat to the airshow.
  
-**Thursday** is our primary preparation day, giving new volunteers the opportunity to:+===== New to the Motorpool? Start Here =====
  
-  * Meet the Motorpool team +If this is your first year with us, we recommend signing up for **Thursday or Friday** if your schedule allows.
-  * Learn how our operations work +
-  * Become familiar with the equipment +
-  * Ask questions before the airshow begins+
  
-**Friday** is the first operational day of the airshow. While it is a show day, it is generally less hectic than the weekend and provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience before our busiest days on Saturday and Sunday.+**Thursday** is our primary preparation day — the best chance to meet the team, learn how our operations work, get familiar with the equipment, and ask questions before the airshow begins.
  
-Many of our returning volunteers started on Thursday or Friday before eventually working the full airshow weekend. No prior experience is required—we'll provide the training you need and pair you with experienced volunteers. +**Friday** is the first operational day of the airshow. It's a real show day, but generally calmer than the weekend, so it's an excellent way to build confidence before our busiest days on Saturday and Sunday.
-===== What You Would Be Doing =====+
  
-Motorpool volunteers keep the show moving. Depending on where you are needed and what you enjoy, that might mean checking carts in and out and keeping the fleet organized, shuttling staff and volunteers (and the occasional pile of "stuff that needs to be somewhere else right now") around the field, or driving a Courtesy Cart to help guests with mobility needs get to and from the gates. It is hands-on, people-facing work with a front-row seat to the airshow.+Many of our returning volunteers started exactly this way before working full airshow weekends. Whichever day you pick, you'll be paired with experienced volunteers who'll show you the ropes. 
 + 
 +===== What It Takes ===== 
 + 
 +  * Be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license (required for most positions, since they involve driving carts). 
 +  * Be comfortable outdoors for several hours in whatever weather show weekend brings. 
 +  * Bring a willingness to learn and pitch in. 
 + 
 +That's it. No special experience necessary — we'll get you up to speed on the carts, the radios, and how we run the field.
  
 ===== Time Commitment ===== ===== Time Commitment =====
  
-The Motorpool is busiest over show weekend, generally Thursday through Sunday. Days start early — carts roll before the gates open, so morning shifts can begin as early as 0500 — and wrap up in the evening once every cart is back and accounted for. We schedule in shifts, so you do not have to sign up for the whole weekend.+The Motorpool is busiest over show weekend, Thursday through Sunday. Days start early — carts roll before the gates open, so morning shifts can begin as early as **0500** — and wrap up in the evening once every cart is back and accounted for. 
 + 
 +**You don't have to commit to the whole weekend.** We schedule in shifts, so you can sign up for just the days that work for you, and we'll place you where you're needed most.
  
-We do 2 Pre-Show briefings (online meetings so no travel required) in the 2 weeks leading up to the show. You can attend either one to be up to speed on how things will run during the show weekend. +In the two weeks before the show, we hold two online pre-show briefings. Attend either one — no travel required — and you'll know exactly how things will run on show week.
  
 ====== Show Week Schedule ====== ====== Show Week Schedule ======
  
-Motorpool supports Wings Over Houston throughout show week. Whether you can volunteer for a single day or the entire event, we'd love to have you on the team. +Motorpool supports Wings Over Houston throughout show week. Whether you can give a single day or the entire event, we'd love to have you. During signup, just tell us which days you're available.
- +
-**You do not need to volunteer every day.** During signup, simply indicate which days you're available and we'll schedule you where you're needed most.+
  
 ===== Wednesday – Setup ===== ===== Wednesday – Setup =====
  
-**Approximate Hours:** **8:00 AM – 5:00 PM** +**Hours (approx.):** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- +
-Wednesday is primarily a staff and experienced volunteer workday focused on preparing Motorpool for show week. +
- +
-Typical tasks include:+
  
-  * Receiving golf cart deliveries +Mostly a staff and experienced-volunteer workday to get Motorpool ready for show week: receiving golf cart deliveries, preparing the Motorpool station, organizing equipment and supplies, and beginning fleet prep.
-  * Preparing the Motorpool station +
-  * Organizing equipment and supplies +
-  * Beginning fleet preparation +
-  * General setup activities+
  
 ===== Thursday – Fleet Preparation ===== ===== Thursday – Fleet Preparation =====
  
-**Approximate Hours:** **8:00 AM – 6:00 PM**+**Hours (approx.):** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  
-Thursday is our primary preparation day and one of the best opportunities for first-time volunteers. +Our primary preparation day and one of the best opportunities for first-time volunteers. Typical activities:
- +
-Typical activities include:+
  
   * Preparing and organizing nearly 200 golf carts   * Preparing and organizing nearly 200 golf carts
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 ===== Friday – Special Show ===== ===== Friday – Special Show =====
  
-**Approximate Hours:** **6:00 AM – 8:00 PM**+**Hours (approx.):** 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  
-Friday is the first operational day supporting the Wings Over Houston Special Show. +The first operational day, supporting the Wings Over Houston Special Show. Assignments may include:
- +
-Volunteer assignments may include:+
  
   * Station Crew   * Station Crew
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 ===== Saturday – Public Airshow ===== ===== Saturday – Public Airshow =====
  
-Saturday is our busiest day and requires the largest volunteer crew.+Our busiest day, requiring the largest volunteer crew.
  
-**Opening Shift** +  * **Opening Shift** — meet ~4:45 AM, work 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM 
-  * Meet: **Approximately 4:45 AM** +  * **Closing Shift** — start 7:30 AM, finish ~8:00 PM
-  * Work: **5:00 AM – 6:00 PM** +
- +
-**Closing Shift** +
-  * Start: **7:30 AM** +
-  * Finish: **Approximately 8:00 PM**+
  
 Assignments may include: Assignments may include:
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   * Dispatch   * Dispatch
   * Communications   * Communications
-  * General logistics 
  
 ===== Sunday – Public Airshow & Tear Down ===== ===== Sunday – Public Airshow & Tear Down =====
  
-Operations continue throughout the day before transitioning into teardown after the flying concludes.+Operations run through the day, then transition into teardown once the flying concludes.
  
-**Opening Shift** +  * **Opening Shift** — meet ~4:45 AM, work 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM 
-  * Meet: **Approximately 4:45 AM** +  * **Closing Shift** — start 7:30 AM, finish ~8:00 PM
-  * Work: **5:00 AM – 6:00 PM**+
  
-**Closing Shift** +Sunday wraps up with:
-  * Start: **7:30 AM** +
-  * Finish: **Approximately 8:00 PM** +
- +
-Sunday concludes with:+
  
   * Fleet decommissioning   * Fleet decommissioning
   * Equipment packing   * Equipment packing
   * Preparing carts for vendor pickup   * Preparing carts for vendor pickup
-  * Wrapping up another successful Wings Over Houston+  * Closing out another successful Wings Over Houston
  
-===== Volunteer Information ===== +====== Perks of Volunteering ======
- +
-==== Scheduling ==== +
- +
-  * Volunteer for one day or several. +
-  * We'll schedule you based on the days you're available. +
-  * No experience is required. +
- +
-==== During Your Shift ==== +
- +
-  * Lunch is provided on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. +
-  * Most positions require volunteers to be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. +
-  * You'll spend much of the day outdoors, so dress comfortably and wear closed-toe shoes. +
- +
-==== Benefits ====+
  
   * Official Wings Over Houston Airshow Participant baseball cap.   * Official Wings Over Houston Airshow Participant baseball cap.
   * Verified volunteer hours for schools, scholarships, employer volunteer programs, and community service organizations.   * Verified volunteer hours for schools, scholarships, employer volunteer programs, and community service organizations.
   * Behind-the-scenes access to one of Houston's premier aviation events.   * Behind-the-scenes access to one of Houston's premier aviation events.
-  * The opportunity to meet fellow volunteers who share an interest in aviation and community service. +  * The chance to meet fellow volunteers who share your interest in aviation and community service.
-===== What You Need =====+
  
-  * To be at least 18 years old +===== Good to Know =====
-  * A valid driver's license +
-  * Comfort being outdoors for several hours in whatever weather show weekend brings +
-  * A willingness to learn and pitch in+
  
-No special experience necessary — we will get you up to speed on the carts, the radios, and how we run the field. +  * Lunch is provided on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 
- +  * You'll be outdoors much of the day, so dress comfortably and wear closed-toe shoes.
-===== How to Sign Up =====+
  
-Ready to jump in? +====== How to Sign Up ======
  
-Sign-ups typically open in June for returning volunteers and July for new volunteers. Returning volunteers should keep an eye out for emails from motorpool (at) wohmotorpool.com. Once new volunteer recruiting opens up, the link will be posted here as well as via the [[https://www.facebook.com/wingsoverhoustonmotorpool|Wings Over Houston Motorpool]] Facebook page.+Ready to jump in? **The [[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdSqPPCWNIWWEE5t1Dizur9E2JvVRlybKkCiauYsD3AiZ6Ag/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107229554929333636906|Sign-Up Form]] is open** — fill it out and we'll be in touch.
  
-The [[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdSqPPCWNIWWEE5t1Dizur9E2JvVRlybKkCiauYsD3AiZ6Ag/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107229554929333636906|Signup Form]] is open!+New-volunteer recruiting typically opens in July, with the latest link posted here and on our [[https://www.facebook.com/wingsoverhoustonmotorpool|Facebook page]].
  
-On show days you can also find us at the Old Fire Station at the back of the ramp near Gate W-05.+On show days, you can also find us in person at the **Old Fire Station** at the back of the ramp, near **Gate W-05**.
  
-For more information or to contact us outside of the normal recruiting period contact [[mailto:kevincolby@outlook.com|Kevin Colby]]+Questions, or want to reach out before recruiting opens? Email [[kevincolby@outlook.com|Kevin Colby]].
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