Volunteer for SCARE for a CURE: How to Get Started

As volunteer manager for SCARE for a CURE, I get a lot of questions about how to volunteer for our event. We have a lot of great plans for this year, and hope that you are as excited as we are! We've not announced our Casting Call yet, but sign up so you'll get the news about this and upcoming special events.

Here's what you need to get started as a volunteer:

1. Submit your information through the Volunteer Registration Form. If you represent a group or organization, you can also use this form -- just be sure to complete the final questions. If you have any questions or difficulties with the form, please email me at volunteer@scareforacure.org.
   
   
2. Join our Scare-build email listserve. By doing so, you will be kept up to date on all current build related projects as we get ready for this year's haunt. Go to this page and follow the instructions. You can choose how to receive updates by editing your subscription.
   
   
3. Come out to the SCARE for a CURE Build site this weekend at 10 am. Our build days are Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm, but any time that you can commit is appreciated! The site is located at 7400 Coldwater Canyon Dr., Austin, TX 78730. Just head west on FM 2222, go past 360 to City Park Road. Follow the road about mile, at top of hill turn left onto Bridge Point Pkwy. Follow road down and take a right at the dead end onto Coldwater Canyon Drive. Enter through the gate.
   
   
4. Check in with the SCARE for a CURE gatekeeper. Follow the signs to the pop-up tent for Volunteer Check in. If it is your first time, you must fill out a liability waiver -- you will need to get your parent to sign as well if under 18 years of age. After that you will need to check in and out so we can track your volunteer hours -- which count towards your volunteer incentive awards!
   
   
5. As directed by the gatekeeper, check in at the Job Board for further orientation, including location of portapotty, tool check out, snacks, etc. This is also where lunch is provided to volunteers about 1 pm.

Be sure to wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, and closed toe shoes. Some of the terrain is a little rugged, so it's recommended to wear old shorts or jeans and sturdy shoes that are easy to walk in.

If you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask. You can find out more information also on our Volunteer FAQs page. There's plenty of different skills we can use on our projects, so don't worry if you don't have any special skills or experience.