Fund-Raising
Cedar Point offers a number of different fund-raising programs depending on the amount of time a group is willing to commit. Interested groups should call 1-800-668-5627 to request a Volunteer Fundraising Information Packet. Information packets will be mailed out in mid-May 2010. Enclosed in the packet is a group information sheet for applying to the individual programs. Completed information sheets can be returned by either mail or fax as follows:
By Mail: Cedar Point Human Resources, Volunteer Fund-Raising Program, One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
By Fax: 419.627.2163
Groups will be contacted on a first-come, first-served basis to discuss dates, schedules and payment. All dates will be considered tentative until a signed letter of agreement and signed W-9 form are received. Cedar Point retains the right to cancel up to 24 hours prior to the date. There are a limited number of dates available for the 2010 season, so it is important for interested groups to return their application information sheet as soon as possible.
Participants in all programs will be provided with and must arrive at Cedar Point in accordance with Cedar Point’s grooming and wardrobe standards. This information is included in your information packet.
Cedar Point’s various fundraising programs are described below in more detail. For additional information regarding any of the individual programs, please contact the specified coordinator.
Resort Accommodations Fun-Raisers
The Accommodations Department is looking for groups of 10 to 35* individuals (also known as Boo$ter Buck$) to work for one day at our resort properties outside the park.
Time Commitment: One day
Coordinator: Sue Stover (sstover@cedarpoint.com)
- Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Groups with minors must include responsible working chaperones (minimum 1 chaperone for every 5 minors).
- Each volunteer will work a standard day shift from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30-minute scheduled lunch break, for a total of 7.5 hours per volunteer.
- Earnings are prorated according to total number of volunteers and actual hours worked.
- Groups with at least 25 people who all work the full, designated shift will earn an extra 8% (minimum $100) bonus for their group.
- Groups will be used primarily in hotel housekeeping, laundry or grounds at any of our hotels, cottages, cabins, campgrounds, restaurants and/or linen facilities.
- Job placements will be determined upon arrival based on staffing and occupancy levels.
- Duties may include (but are not limited to) vacuuming, dusting, stripping and/or making beds, bundling linens, trash removal, window cleaning, dish washing, etc.
- Overnight lodging for volunteers is not provided.
- Available dates: Aug. 29*, Sept. 5*, 6, 12, 19 or 26, Oct. 3, 10, 11, 17, 24 or 31.
*Select dates can only accommodate up to 25 volunteers
Food Services Fun-Raisers
The Food Services Department is looking for groups of 16 or more people to work at one of our food locations in the park. We are able to accommodate larger groups upon request.
Time Commitment: Option 1 (Multiple weekends, 6 hour program. Weekend includes both Saturday & Sunday, need not be consecutive); Option 2 (Multiple Saturdays, 6-hour program, need not be consecutive); Option 3 (Single Saturday or Single weekend, includes both Saturday & Sunday, 8-hour program).
Coordinator: Victoria Marks (vmarks@cedarpoint.com)
- Groups will be assigned to Food Service locations including any of the park's quick service locations, restaurants and/or specialty carts.
- Work schedule: Sept. 18-19, 25-16 & Oct. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31. Groups able to commit to multiple weekends/Saturdays will have scheduling priorities.
- Groups may have a variety of responsibilities including, but not limited to, food sales, cash handling, cleaning, stocking, clearing tables, food preparation, greeting guests, washing dishes, rolling silverware, providing excellent guest service, etc.
- Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. No exceptions! Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a working chaperone.
- Volunteers must adhere to all Cedar Point Grooming Guidelines and all other program policies, procedures and deadlines.
- Work schedule: Volunteers will be scheduled at least 6-8 hours each day, depending on the program selected. Shiftswill vary from weekend to weekend, ranging anywhere from 9 am - 1 am, depending on park or location hours. Job sharing is not permitted.
- Volunteers may stay in pre-arranged employee housing free of charge. Must be at least 18 year of age.
- Earnings schedule will depened on time commitment, group size and adherence to program guidelines.
Games & Merchandise Fun-Raisers
The Games & Merchandise Departments are looking for groups of 20 or more people to work an entire weekend at one of Cedar Point's games or merchandise locations.
Time Commitment: One weekend
Games Coordinator: Jason Reynolds (jreynolds@cedarpoint.com)
Merchandise Coordinator: Sam Bryant (sbryant@cedarpoint.com)
- Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
- Each person will be scheduled to work 20-30 hours during the weekend. Job sharing is not permitted.
- Work schedule: Friday (1 hour orientation in the evening), Saturday & Sunday (park open till park close)
- Available weekends: Aug. 27-29, Sept. 3-6, Sept. 11-12, and Fridays-Sundays Sept. 17 - Oct. 31
- Volunteers may stay in pre-arranged employee housing Friday and Saturday night
- Volunteers must present a valid state-issued driver's license or photo ID
- Pay rate is $6.75/hour for each volunteer
- Groups must adhere to all Cedar Point Grooming Guidelines
- Volunteers may enjoy the park any time they are not scheduled to work
Ride Prides
Sorry, all positions have been filled for 2010. Our Park Operations Department is looking for groups of 20 or more people to work an entire weekend at one of Cedar Point's rides.
Time Commitment: One Weekend
Coordinator: Peggy Bertsch (pbertsch@cedarpoint.com)
- Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
- Each person will be scheduled to work 24-27 hours during the weekend. Job sharing is not permitted.
- Work schedule: Friday: 6PM-8 PM, Saturday: two hours before park opening until ride closed, Sunday:9:30 AM-ride closing, Hours vary according to Park Operating hours. Work approximately 24 to 27 hours per weekend. Groups needed for weekends (Friday-Sunday), late August, and all September and October weekends.
- Volunteers may stay in pre-arranged employee housing Friday and Saturday night.
- Volunteers must successfully pass a drug screening test.
- Groups must adhere to all Cedar Point Grooming Guidelines