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Vancouver Island MusicFest July 10-12, 2009

Volunteer

 
Thanks so much for your interest in volunteering with Vancouver Island MusicFest. Volunteers are the life blood of our organizations. We welcome over 1000 volunteers to our team each year and try to place as many new volunteers as possible. If we can’t place you this year, please contact us again!

FOR 2010 – we are still seeking volunteers specifically for Security Crews. There are a few spots still open in other crews so be sure to tell us about your skills and experience. However, willingess and ability to work on our Security Crews is key to getting a spot for this year.

Apply HERE with our 2010 Volunteer Application form.

If you are under 19 years of age we need you to download the Youth Volunteer Application Form, fill it our by hand and have it signed by a parent or guardian.  Forms must be hand delivered to the MF office in Downtown Courtenay. If you live out of area fax to 338-6510 or scan and email to bethany.musicfest@gmail.com

 Be sure to read all the following information about volunteering with VIMF….

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteering at Vancouver Island MusicFest is an incredible opportunity, an amazing good time, and a privilege. Our success is due in large part to the contributions made by volunteers. Volunteers are asked to contribute 14-16 hours of service during or after the event. Pre and Post Fest Volunteers contribute 20-40 hours.

  1. Be 19 years or older. Persons under 16 can volunteer only if they are working with their parents/guardian. All volunteers under 19 must fill out the Youth Application - see link
  2. Fulfill all responsibilities and complete all shift commitments. Attend your crew meetings – if you must miss a meeting, find out what was discussed and get copies of any information distributed.
  3. Make arrangements for the care of your children while you are on duty.
  4. Be a positive representative of the festival community. Be respectful, friendly, thoughtful, helpful and honest with the public, the performers and fellow volunteers.
  5. Consume NO alcohol before or during a shift or while wearing a crew shirt or volunteer ID. All alcohol must be consumed in designated areas (beer gardens or private campsites). Volunteers under the age of 19 will refrain from ANY use of alcohol at VIMF. Failure to do so will result in being asked to leave.
  6. Inform yourself about the Festival. Know the site layout, read the handbook.
  7. Do not use for your own advantage any property or monies belonging to VIMF.
  8. If you have problems or concerns about the safety or security of the event or people involved with the event – immediately communicate with your Crew Coordinator or the Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Rights and Benefits

  1. Weekend pass for the event.
  2. Free camping in the volunteers’ camping area.
  3. Five meals on site.
  4. Ability to buy festival t-shirts at a reduced price and attend volunteer appreciation events.
  5. Be treated with respect, properly informed of and where required, trained for your roles and responsibilities, and provided with any necessary equipment.
  6. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to participate in the VIMF festival family and help to organize a world class music festival in your community!