by Turtle

It’s time again for the sexiness that is Power Play Mixed-Tape (PPMT) this Saturday, 5/7! Non-members can join the party by attending New Member Orientation immediately before the party, and members can still get tickets for the party only. Come get your pervy groove on with the hottest vibe and the chillest party team!

The Power Play Mixed-Tape Team Theory is a huge part of what makes this event and our team so special. Our Team Theory bonds us as a group, makes us stronger, and helps us create a stronger party that is more fun for everyone.

• We appreciate each other following certain guidelines. We use sincerity, specificity, presence in the current moment, and a non-hierarchical team structure. That means anyone can appreciate anyone else in the group regardless of perceived status. It doesn't matter whether you're the leader or the setup crew or behind the scenes, we expect everyone to look out for what is best for the group and the party so our community can have the fantastic experiences they expect from the CSPC and PPMT. Sometimes this means noticing when someone is doing something great and complimenting them, and sometimes this means speaking up in a positive manner when something can be improved.

• We try to keep up with each other at least a little bit outside of the party, like just poking our head in and saying, "Hey, how's it going?" We focus on really noticing that someone has a life outside of the party. If they're sick we say, "Please take care of yourself. You are important!" (and mean it!), and then look around for someone to fill in their place for the night. Each individual volunteer is important, and we want to help them be the best human that they can be. 

• We also pay attention and look for the best person to fill a volunteer spot on our team. We try to see who people are, and whether their personalities will fit the group. The Leads discuss it before we approach someone and say, "You really have a great skill set that will really fit with our team. Would you join us?" Our goal is to actively build a team that wants to be together. That makes volunteering together more fun!

• We do little things for each other just to have our own small traditions to make it more fun. Maybe it's a card or we bring in cookies or stickers for each other, or we do something for the party attendees that month like plan a flash mob to a particular song, but it's something that we as a group bond over. We as a group are one entity doing something special to give back to our community, and that's something really cool to do. 

The opportunity to be part of a volunteer team is part of what makes the CSPC the vital community resource that it is. It's important to volunteer to support your community. I grew up in an immigrant family with a deeply ingrained value for volunteering as a way to give back to our community. Whether you made jam, fixed a fence, quilted, helped build a barn, or collected garbage along a road, everyone pitched in to make our small community a better place to be. The connections built while volunteering are absolutely priceless.

So join us as a party guest at PPMT this Saturday night for a booty-shaking good time, and talk to one of our team members about their experience as volunteers at the CSPC. We’d be delighted to help you find the team that lights you up and adds even more joy and connection to your experience with the CSPC!

Buy your Power Play Mixed-Tape tickets here: PPMT with New Member Orientation or PPMT party only.

Learn more about volunteering here. It’s also not too late to join the online training for Registration and Monitor roles from 4:30-6:30 on May 12!