About us:
Creepy Carnival Sacramento is a private residence, not for profit, whimsical attraction!
Starting in 2020, we attract over 500 trick or treaters each Halloween.
We have over 30 animatronics!
Attraction location is located near Carmichael/Sacramento (95841) about 5 mins from Scream Park Sacramento
We are looking for dependable volunteers to help with the following tasks:
Animatronics:
Assembling and disassembling out of box using instruction manual
Moving from one location to another location on the same private residence. Troubleshooting animatronics, as needed.
Electrical
Plugging and unplugging animatronic cords, extension cords, power strips, surge protectors, power banks.
Decorations:
Hanging up various props on trees, walls, garage doors, pathways, walkways, lawn, creating scary scenes. Hanging posters, tying rope between two wood beams. Filling, tying, and placing balloons, and balloon streamers. Setting up fog machines and bubble machines. Ensuring the fog machine and bobble machine stays full. Set up tiki torches, pour and dispense tiki torch fuel.
***Artistic freedom is very limited as we will likely be replicating scenes and displays that have proven to be fan favorites on previous years. ***
Audio/Visual/Projector/Music:
Set up Bluetooth speaker, projectors, mesh screening, pairing Bluetooth speaker to electronic device to play music. Troubleshoot issues. Unboxing, and boxing devices.
Passing out Candy:
Ability to follow instructions, be friendly and in character while “on-stage” – in the presence of guests. Ensure one candy bar per guest.
Note: A background check and live scan at OUR expense may be required if you’d like to volunteer for this role. Transportation and travel time will be considered volunteer time.
Scare Actors:
You may use our themed costumes and/or themed props, or you can provide your own if it fits the creepy carnival theme. We have the sole discretion. Artistic freedom is very limited as we want to uphold our reputation as one of Sacramento’s home haunt attraction.
IMPORTANT: Scare Actors shall not make physical contact with any guest at any time. Failure to follow this direction will result in the immediate request to vacate the private property.
Lighting:
Setting up clamp lights, replacing colored and soft white light bulbs, plugging various type of lights into outlets, surge protectors, and extension cords. Exchanging colored and soft white light bulbs, and repositioning light bulbs to create desired effect. Flashing strobe lights, and colored disco globe lights are also used. No theater lighting is used.
Volunteers:
Did we frighten you with our legalese nonsense? If not, we’d love to hear from you!
• We request you volunteer your time and sweat.
• We DO NOT want or expect you to provide, candy, supplies, decorations, etc.
• Volunteers must be 18 years or older by October 17, 2024.
• Be willing to sign a personal injury liability waiver prior to volunteering.
• Date Range needed: October 17th – November 1st, 2024
• Volunteers may commit to as little or as many hours as they’d like
• We will provide water, drinks, light snacks, and candy!
• Be willing to utilize a fire extinguisher if required
• Volunteer with safety as your number one priority always.
• Have fun!
If you’re not scared, we dare you to express your interest in volunteering by replying with the following information:
• What is your first name?
• Are you over the age of 18?
• What role(s) are you most interested in helping with?
• Are there any role(s) you are not interested in helping with?
• Are there any role(s) you DON’T feel comfortable performing?
• What days and hours are you most likely to volunteer for?
• Do you want to volunteer on Halloween?