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Become an Acker Night Volunteer!
Learn about Acker Night Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in being a part of Acker Night. We are so excited to be one of the most loved nights in Prescott. We need reliable people to run a large event like Acker Night. We have over 130 businesses & 1000 performers relying on a team of volunteers to create this event & pull the whole thing off.
The list below are of positions available for a successful Acker Night.
If you have the talent, time & desire, please fill out a Volunteer Application online. We would love to hear from you.
The people of Prescott declare that Acker Night is the best night in Prescott, let’s not disappoint them!
A reliable team is essential for having a successful Acker Night! (Is this You?)
Thank You
Steve Acker
Vice President
Acker Night Committee
District Manager (5 Districts)
The downtown area is broken up into 5 Districts. Each District has a team of two people, often a husband & wife team but not limited to. You are the liaison between the businesses in your area and Acker Night committee. You will be representing Acker Night. Requires excellent communication skills. A lot of walking involved.
Responsibilities include:
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September – Contact all businesses in the district. Confirm participation for upcoming Acker Night; update contact information on your list. Preferred: get participation card filled out at that time. Get payment, if possible, at that time. Leave information letter for business manager or owner.
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Explain Acker Night to new businesses in the district. Able to articulate the history and what we are doing for the community.
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Provide a copy of your notes to the Administrative Director so spreadsheets can be updated, including vacant businesses.
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Provide information about vacant businesses (location, any contact info available) to Empty Location Manager.
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Go back to, or call, businesses until you make contact. Every business is required to “sign up” every year. There is a sign-up form on the website if preferred.
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Approximately November 15 – help with “big” mailing.
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Attend all Acker meetings throughout the year. Generally, 6-7 meetings per year.
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November – Deliver Performer signs throughout district (approximately 2 weeks before event.)
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Collect any funds or information due from businesses in your district if called by Administrative Director.
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Day of event - Drop off tip bags to all participating businesses, including “participating sponsor” signs, in your district. Follow up throughout the night of event.
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Help resolve questions regarding businesses & their performers before and day of event.
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Attend all meetings required of a District Manager.
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Remember, you are the face of Acker Night for the businesses.
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Estimated volunteer hours required for this passion: Minimum of 20-30 hrs Total, between September to December
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