Volunteers
25th Annual Midsummer Festival
June 20-22nd 2008,
Bulkley Valley Fall Fair Grounds, Smithers
The Midsummer festival is 100% volunteer-powered. The Bulkley Valley
Folk Music Society annually brings together over 300 volunteers
to create Midsummer Festival magic... and we’d love to welcome
you onto our team.
TO VOLUNTEER: please
fill out this volunteer form which will help our coordinators.
There will be a Volunteer Orientation
Session for ALL volunteers, at the Fairgrounds on June 16th from
3 to 5 pm, followed by music (bring your instruments) and a potluck
dinner. Plan to be there!
This session is mandatory for all volunteers living within driving distance, unless they are working. It counts towards 2 of the required 14 hours.
CHILDREN’S AREA: Facilitate fun activities
offered for kids.
ENVIRONMENT: Assist with on-site recycling system,
to help us run a clean and environmentally friendly festival.
FIRST AID: Must hold a valid Level 3 license.
GATE: Collect admission and camping fees, monitor
ID and festival passes, direct traffic. Offer programs and answer
general questions. Some pre-festival training may be required.Cashier
experience an asset.
GROUNDS: : Assist in pre-festival set-up and post-festival
cleanup. Carpentry skills, independent work ability are definite
assets.
HOSPITALITY SERVICE: Work in kitchen providing
food to performers, staff and volunteers. Some pre- and post-festival
work may be required.
INSTRUMENT LOCKUP: : Provide responsible handling
and secure storage of performers’ instruments and equipment
MERCHANDISE: Sales of performer’s CDs and
festival merchandise. Experience in handling cash and related equipment.
Sales experience an asset.
JAMZONE: Help keep the atmosphere light and the
music happening at the acoustic Jam Zone. Suitable for born hosts
and confirmed people persons
SAFETY: Secure various areas of the event and
monitor passes; liaise with gate, campsite and other staff. Some
pre-festival training may be required. You'll need strong people
skills and the ability to be FIRM and friendly.
SANITATION CREW: Ensure that washrooms are kept
clean and supplied.
SHUTTLEBUS: Pick up and drop off performers, operate
public shuttle service from festival grounds. Valid Class 4 License
required.
SOUND/STAGE: Assisting production staff in staging
live bands. A hands-on job requiring related experience with sound
equipment, lights, stage management, etc.
VOLUNTEER CENTRE: Staff drop-in centre for volunteers,
ensure that volunteer labour flows where needed throughout the event.
Offer information to performers, staff, and festival-goers.
YOUTH CENTRE: Assist in providing youth workshops
and activities. Provide general information on youth related concerns
and topics. Provide security for youth when required.
SHIFT SUPERVISORS: Assist staff in co-ordinating,
scheduling, training and supervising (on-site) the volunteer teams.
Pre-event participation and extra hours required.
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