Volunteer Mascot Performer

VOLUNTEER OVERVIEW

Pencil Boy is the beloved mascot and “Chief Cheerleader” for A Gift for Teaching. He helps bring uplifting energy, school spirit, as well as smiles to teachers, students, families, volunteers, and community partners. The Pencil Boy Squad is a group of volunteers who bring this character to life at events across Central Florida by engaging with crowds, posing for photos, spreading joy, and representing the mission of A Gift for Teaching in a fun, positive, and professional way.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in required training before joining the Pencil Boy Squad on-call list
• Respond to event availability requests when opportunities arise throughout the year
• Wear the mascot costume as designed
• Bring the character’s energetic, friendly personality to life as written in mascot guide
• Represent A Gift for Teaching’s mission with positivity, professionalism, and fun spirit
• Follow guidance from assigned mascot handler to move safely through event spaces
• Maintain awareness of personal comfort and safety while performing in a warm costume

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Must be between 5’7” and 5’11” tall
• Average build preferred to comfortably fit and actively move in the costume
• Comfortable standing and walking for up to 45 minutes while wearing a warm costume
• High-energy, upbeat, and comfortable engaging with crowds without speaking
• Dependable, punctual, and responsive to event scheduling requests
• Ability to follow safety instructions and work closely with a mascot handler
• Passion for supporting teachers, students, and the mission of A Gift for Teaching

HOW TO APPLY

Interested volunteers can complete the Pencil Boy Squad interest form to be contacted for next steps: https://forms.gle/Q6ZTRY5PMVYvbvKd9

For any additional questions, please email colby@agiftforteaching.org