Volunteer 2010
The 18th Annual Roots and Blues Festival is proud to announce we are now accepting volunteer applications! All New Volunteers must fill out either an adult or youth version of the New Volunteer Form below. Any person between the ages of 14-18 must must have a parent or guardian signature on their application to volunteer. Returning volunteers must send in their forms before May 15, 2010 to confirm their volunteer area from the previous festival. After May 15th, all volunteers will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis and assigned to an area of need. (Meet other volunteers on the official Roots and Blues Festival message board. Click here.)
Please click on the link below to download the appropriate form.
- New Adult Volunteer Form
- New Youth Volunteer Form
- Returning Adult Volunteer Form
- Returning Youth Volunteer Form
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION DEADLINE is July 31, 2010 at 5:00 pm!
REQUIREMENTS TO VOLUNTEER
| • | Volunteers are expected to commit 16 hours minimum with 4 hours dedicated to event set-up or tear down. The remaining 12 hours are split up into one 4-hour shift on each day of the Festival. All new volunteers will be required to help with teardown. Returning volunteers have the option to choose either a set-up or teardown shift. |
| • | Set-up and Teardown volunteer commitment is 32 hours. |
| • | Whether you are a returning or new volunteer, you must attend one crew meeting to participate in the Festival |
BENEFITS FROM VOLUNTEERING
| • | Volunteer T-Shirt | |
| • | 50 musical acts on 7 different stages. | |
| • | Drinks and snacks | |
| • | Volunteer Party | |
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VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES LIST
Administration
Individuals that have experience in accounting and bookkeeping will find this committee to be a good fit.
Boogie Barn Pub
A new committee last year, this laid back watering hole proved to be a favorite among performers and patrons. This committee fills very fast and we need volunteers with Serving it Right certification. You must be at least 19 to work in the Barn Pub.
Beer Garden
Experience behind a beverage counter? Comfortable serving alcohol and dealing with patrons in this type of environment? You must be 19 years of age to work in the Beer Garden.
Box Office
Ideal candidates are people who are comfortable dealing with the public and handling money. If you have retail experience, this maybe a perfect fit.
Camping
This committee provides a safe alternative for patrons who want to celebrate, but do not want to have to risk driving after a long day of fun! We need adult volunteers for this committee.
Children’s Activities
Interested in providing fun activities for children? We are open to any new ideas you may have to make the 2009 Festival another great year for kids!
Documentary Crew
You can only join this crew if you are between the ages of 14-18 and have submitted an application with creative materials to be consideration. If interested, please ask the Volunteer Coordinator for more information.
Festival Ambassadors
A new committee for 2009, volunteers in this committee will be the first contact for many of our patrons and guests. In this committee, volunteers will be placed all over the Festival grounds; Some volunteers will be roamers and others will be stationed at each gate. All ages can join this committee.
First Aid
Provide non-emergency medical attention to all Festival participants. If you have an active First Aid Level 1 (or higher) Certificate, and/or you are employed as a medical practitioner, we would be delighted for you to join this committee.
Hospitality
Provide meals and rub elbows with the Festival stars. Must have cooking experience, be patient and flexible.
Ice and Water
Supplying these items to all hospitality areas. To drive a vehicle, ATV or Gator you must be over the age of 19.
Information Centre
Providing the public with information on schedule changes, site layout and community services. The Centre also offers SAFMS memberships and Festival programs for sale.
Media
This crew organizes interviews during the Festival between the performers and the media (e.g. print, radio and television).
Merchandise
Why work for the Gap when you can sell our wonderful hemp made shirts and other great items to benefit the Roots and Blues Festival? If you have salesmanship moxie in your blood, then this is your committee!
Parking
Do you like being busy in a fast paced environment? The time will fly by as you help direct traffic in the paid parking area.
Performer Transportation
Transporting performers between the airport, accommodations and the Festival. A Class 4 license is an asset.
Raffle
Enjoy the sound of your own voice, and/or ever feel the need to address complete strangers? If yes, then selling raffle tickets is the gig for you! This is a great committee if you enjoy meeting and talking to people!
Security
Do you enjoy cracking heads and being the big tough guy in the room? If yes, this is not the committee for you. We need calm, assertive and nonjudgmental individuals. Although, at times we do need volunteers to enforce rules and policies, we want our security volunteers to be relaxed and easy-going.
Set-Up/Tear Down Crew
Volunteers in this area will be able to see every show they want as they are only obligated to perform their shifts before and after the event. This is why this committee has a higher time commitment (32 hours).
Site Electrics
This Committee could give you a jolt if you lack the experience working with electricity, and this is why we prefer volunteers who have electrical experience to join this committee.
Site Transportation
You must have a background in operating a vehicle or ATV safely to be a member in this Committee. It’s not a necessary skill, but if you have a forklift certificate you would be a great asset to this committee. To drive a vehicle, ATV or Gator you must be over the age of 19.
Stage Crew
A background in theatre is a good start to be a part of this committee. This is a very fast paced environment and the time commitment will be higher. The actual time commitment is based on the discretion of the Stage Manager.
Vendor Liaison
This team directs the food and craft vendors to their designated area at the site and is the main liaison between the Festival and the vendor. Keeping our vendors happy and feeling supported is the main duty of this committee.
Volunteer Centre
Assist the Volunteer Coordinator to run the Volunteer Centre and help out in all activities directly related to supporting the Festival volunteers.
Volunteer Kiosk
Hand out volunteer vendor vouchers to the hungry volunteers. Depending if it is before meal time individuals with quick hands may be required for this committee. 
Volunteer Party
The volunteers in this committee will have the opportunity to see a lot of the Festival shows as the shifts are between 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM on Sunday night.
We have many people ranging from volunteer supervisors to staff to patrons who are relying on your commitment to ensure this event will be produced with highest degree of commitment possible. To this end we require that only those who are sincere about fulfilling this commitment apply to volunteer.
If you have any further questions please contact our volunteer department at 250-833-4096 or by email.
Again, thanks to all our 2009 volunteers who participated in the 17th Annual Roots and Blues Festival. The video below is a tribute to you:
