Conference and Festival Volunteers

Applications for Conference & Festival 2012 Volunteers are now open for WWOOFers.

 

Requirements

  • All Festival Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, no exceptions.
  • All Festival Volunteers are required to be on-site a minimum of 4 days: 8:00am Friday 27th April until 5:00pm Monday 30th April. However, you may wish to live on-site before and after the Festival as a WWOOFer.
  • Each Festival Volunteer will complete 2 different shift rosters, based on Pre-Festival shifts and During-Festival shifts.
  • Pre-Festival Shifts will take place between Sunday 22nd and Thursday 26th of April 2012.
  • Each Pre-Festival Shift will be typically 3 hours in length. This is the minimum requirement – some volunteers may be asked to work extra. Accommodation is provided. Volunteers provide their own meals. If you work a double shift then meals will be provided.
  • During-Festival Shifts will take place from 8:00am Friday 27th April until 5:00pm Monday 30th April . Accommodation and meals provided.
  • Each During-Festival Shift will be typically 6 hours in length. This is the minimum requirement – some volunteers may be asked to work extra.
  • Festival Volunteers agree to be on time to all assigned shifts and complete the responsibilities of each shift in a satisfactory manner. Each volunteer will receive an ID (badge/wristband/t-shirt) along with their schedule and check-in location. Being 10 minutes early is being on time.
  • Pre-Festival volunteers can begin by 4:00pm on Saturday 21st April 2012.

Environment
Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre is set in 19 acres of native bushland with holistic living principles.

  • All Festival Volunteers will be provided with marae-style accommodation in segregated marquees for the full duration of their Festival volunteering. Access to showers, the on-site swimming pool and all ablution blocks will be given.
  • All Festival Volunteers will be provided with 3 meal tickets per day from Sunday 27th April through to Monday 30th April 2012.
  • All Festival Volunteers will be provided with full Festival passes so that they may partake of any Festival activities which do not conflict with their Volunteer Shifts. This Festival pass does not include free access to the Conference Workshops. If there are spaces available then Volunteer can attend for $20 per workshop.

 

Jobs / Departments
There are a variety of different departments including:

  • Vendor set up and coordination. Vendors will be assigned specific stall locations and storage locations.
  • Ticketing, including car-parking. Ticketing volunteers play an important role in greeting arriving patrons and handing out Fesitival maps and information, and quickly answering any general question.
  • Security assistance, to work alongside a small team of professional security personnel.
  • General Helpers, assisting facilitators and workshop leaders in the running of their activities at the festival.
  • Catering for both Volunteers and the Festival. Keen cooks and kitchen hands will have plenty of opportunity to display their skills with the wholefoods emphasis at the Festival.
  • Information Area set up and manning, requiring an ability to work well as a team.
  • Gophers – this is a 19-acre site and has plenty of opportunity for runners and helpers.
  • Cleaners: important and essential, but very rewarding to see a job well done icon smile Conference and Festival Volunteers Great team-work opportunity.
  • Recycling: setting up trash and recycling bays and bins; collecting and consolidating bags of trash and recycling bins, including wheelie bin management.
  • Litter control. Please be aware that this is physical work, including stooping, bending and lifting, and that you will be working hard – rain or shine!
  • Technical and/or production. If you have the required background you can request to assist with on-site team.

NOTE: Applications are used in scheduling and assigning departments. Please be sure to select the correct availability and departments of interest.

Festival Volunteer Application Form

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If you have any questions please email Akiko.

FAQ
Do volunteers get to see the Conference and Festival?
Yes. As a volunteer you are welcome to do whatever you choose with your free time as long as you show up on time and ready to work when scheduled.

Can I request to work with a friend?
There is a field on the application to request to work with a friend. Please remember that while we try to do our best, keep in mind that all request are NOT guaranteed. Limit 3 friends per application, please.

How do I cancel?
You can cancel at anytime on or before two weeks prior to the Festival (Sat 7th April).

What are the Guidelines?
1. Volunteers should arrive for their shift 10 mins prior to the shift start time so that they may be assigned tasks
2. Volunteers must advise a Staff member once they have completed their work obligation in its entirety
3. Volunteers must wear their Volunteer T-shirt while working, and take it off when not working
4. Absolutely no drugs or alcohol may be consumed on-site

Do I need to buy a Festival ticket?
NO! Working your required shifts is your volunteer ticket and you will be given an arm band for access to Festival events .

Final Notes:
If you are accepted into the volunteer program, you will receive more specific information about your volunteer assignment and work schedule when you arrive on site.
We try to schedule friends together, but keep in mind that this is not always possible or logical.