NORTHWOODS BLUES FESTIVAL
** NO ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR 2013 **
Volunteering to work at the first Northwoods Blues Festival (NFB) in 2013 is an opportunity to become part of what we are certain will become a most exciting major annual event in the Wisconsin Northwoods area. We have lined up some major talent for this event and we expect a great turn-out of Blues fans.
To make this festival a success, we need many responsible, committed, hard working volunteers to help. For volunteering to work a minimum of 4 hours of your time you will receive free admission to the festival, a festival T-shirt and a volunteer’s social event with music and food on Friday night before the festival.
Please submit the online application form below (or, if you prefer, download this form, complete it and attach it to an email and send it to volunteer@northwoodsbluesfest.com.
VOLUNTEER RULES
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- You will need to provide picture ID.
- You agree to hold NFB , the festival, or anyone involved with the festival harmless for any injury or illness that happens curing the festival event.
- You agree to conduct yourself in a responsible and dignified manner at all times.
- No drinking of alcoholic beverages during working hours.
VOLUNTEER AREAS
· PUBLICITY – distribute posters
· SET UP – assist in setting up stage, merchandise tent, hospitality tent, etc., must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
· PARKING ATTENDANTS – collect parking fees, direct traffic in parking field
· GATE ATTENDANTS – collect entrance fees, make change, operate credit card machine, put wristbands on customers
· OPERATIONS CENTRAL – serve in information/communications center connecting all elements of festival
· MERCHANDISE SALES – sell Northwoods Blues Festival merchandise and artist’s merchandise, handle cash transactions, operate a credit card machine
· STAGE ROADIES – assist bands in stage set up and take down, must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
· VIP HOSPITALITY TENT ATTENDANTS – greet artists and VIPs, serve food, keep area clean and tidy
· SECURITY – insure customers have entrance wristbands, help with audience control, report security breaches to Chief of Security
· TAKE DOWN – assist in striking stage and tents, clean area, must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
SCHEDULE
(all times are approximate and subject to change)
Friday, May 24
10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Set up of stage, tents, etc.
3:00 – 6:00 pm – General meeting, training of volunteers, and social (food & beverages provided).
Saturday, May 25
Many Volunteer shifts available from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Many Volunteer shifts available from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Sunday, May 26
Many Volunteer shifts available from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Many Volunteer shifts available from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Monday, May 27
10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Tear down and clean up.
Please email your contact information and areas you are interested in helping out to jack@windigowoods.com.