Crew Member - Free Festival of Inner Lights in Burlington (Nov 24 @ Burlington Lions Club)

Festival of Inner Lights is a free annual event offered by Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network in the Burlington community. It will feature a live musical recital, guided meditation for Mother Earth, surprises, VIP guests, sharing ancient knowledge and the “tree of life” self-realization experience and an energy workshop benefitting all participants. More details here: https://100seedsofjoy.com/inner-lights-2024/

At this event we are also launching Her 16 E.M.Powers (Enlightened Meditation)! We will announce this series of 16 free online workshops over 16 days, in support of the United Nations call to “UNITE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls”. Meant to bring positive change in our community.

**** We need volunteers from 10 am to 5 pm for a variety of different roles (assigned on the spot):
**** You can either attend from 10 am to 3 pm, 12:30 pm to 4 pm, or for the whole event)
**** This event does not involve much hard work! You will absolutely have a chance to enjoy the event as well :-)

Before the Event (10 am to 1 pm)
-- Venue Setup: Assist with arranging chairs, organizing the event space, and setting up decorations.
-- Technical Setup: Help with setting up audio/visual equipment.
-- Behind-the-Scenes Media: Capture preparation photos/videos for our social media.

During the Event (1 pm to 3 pm)
-- Welcoming the guests: Give flyers, collect information 
-- Event Support: For any on-the-spot needs
-- Media Coverage: Take photos and videos for social media and event promotion.
-- Attendee Engagement: Collect feedback and email sign-ups for Her 16 E.M.Powers from attendees.
-- Enjoy the event :-) 

After the Event (3 pm to 5 pm)
-- Venue Takedown: Assist with removing decorations, packing up audio/visual equipment, and organizing chairs.

*** We will provide volunteer hours for all the hours you spend with us!
*** Food (pizza) will be provided at 12 pm

About Us: 
- We are Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network, a 19 year old Halton-based non-profit.
- We launched 100 Seeds of Joy with the Mayor of Burlington in 2023. 
- In ‘23, we delivered 400+ free and creative mental and emotional health workshops
- In ‘24, we received the 2024 Halton Volunteer Impact Award for Burlington. 
- We are proud members of the UNESCO Body and Mind Wellness Club. 
- We offer free meditation and mental health/wellbeing to the Halton region and beyond.
- We promote the universal message of living in harmony with others and with nature and appreciate Canada’s indigenous roots and current multicultural landscape.
- A glimpse of us in the Local News & Hamilton Spectator: 100 Seeds of Joy Calls for Women to Reclaim their Strength: https://local-news.ca/2024/11/04/16-days-of-empowerment-100-seeds-of-joy-calls-for-women-to-reclaim-their-strength/