We are now seeking volunteers for the
2009 Prairie Thunder tm Festival. We are looking for people to work in
a variety of departments, including pre-festival set-up, vendors, the
information booth, and many, many more. The key here is flexibility.
We cannot stress this enough. We need volunteers that are ready,
willing, and able to go anywhere on the grounds to lend a helping hand
and who are excited to be a part of a major team effort. Excellent
leadership abilities and a desire for a hands-on, interactive
experience need apply.
To apply for a position in the 2009
Prairie Thunder tm volunteer
program, email a brief resume and a paragraph as to why you want to
volunteer to:
againsttradition@hotmail.com.
Each festival volunteer will receive:
• Access to the festival
• Camping in a designated staff/volunteer campground on-site
•
• One boxed meal per approximate six-hour shift
What are the requirements of volunteers?
• All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, no
exceptions.
• All volunteers will be asked to distribute fliers around their
home areas before leaving to work the show. Several will be needed
from the various colleges in the area. All advertising helps.
• All shift times are approximate and may vary. We will do our
best to keep things fair and consistent, however shift times and total
work hours will not be the same for all volunteers. Volunteer must be
flexible.
• Volunteers agree to be on time to all assigned shifts.
• Volunteers are required to put down a $60.00 deposit via PayPal,
including a non-refundable $10 deposit-processing fee. Sorry, no forms
of payment other than PayPal are accepted.
• Deposits are due no later than July 10 , 2008 at 5:00 PM Central.
If your deposit is not received by this date, your application will be
automatically declined. No late deposits will be accepted. No
exceptions!
• Volunteer positions are filled on a first-come, first-served
basis. If all positions are filled prior to July , 2008 at 5:00 PM, we
reserve the right to stop accepting deposits before this date, even if
your application was approved. Make sure to get your deposit in early
to ensure you get a spot! (In the event that you send a deposit before
we notify you that there are no longer volunteer positions available,
your full deposit including the processing fee will be refunded to
you. If you send your deposit after we notify you that no more
positions are available, only your $50 deposit will be refunded; your
$10 deposit-processing fee will not be refunded.)
• Your deposit will be reimbursed via PayPal upon the completion of
your shifts in the week following the festival, minus the $10
deposit-processing fee. Your deposit represents your commitment to
Down on the Farm, not a payment. As long as you fulfill your volunteer
duties, your deposit will be returned via PayPal after the festival.
• Note that if you cancel less than one week from the day of your
first shift, you agree that your full deposit will be forfeited to
Down on the Farm.
When do we have to show up?
If you are accepted into the volunteer program, you will receive
more specific information about your volunteer assignment and work
schedule.
Where do volunteers stay?
Pre-festival and festival volunteers will be required to camp in a
designated volunteer and staff camping area.
What type of jobs/departments could I be working in?
There are a variety of different departments including vendor
set-up and coordination, information booth, flyer distribution,
sponsor booth, staff catering, VIP set-up and maintenance, and Access
(just to name a few)…
Volunteers are on hand to help out when and where they are needed.
You may end up getting pulled from one area and shifted to another,
based on changing needs. The key is to be flexible and willing to
lend a hand.
Do volunteers get to see the show?
All volunteers are free to enjoy the show while not scheduled to
work so long as you arrive on time and ready to work when scheduled.
Can I request to work with a friend?
While we do our best, keep in mind that all requests are NOT
guaranteed. |
