Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Festival Volunteers Needed

Festival preparations have been underway for a number of months and we are now recruiting volunteers. Many of those who have volunteered in the past will be returning but there is always some turnover. If you are interested in volunteering, now would be a good time to contact us.

As a volunteer you are will be assigned to a particular crew and asked to work a minimum of 12 hours for the festival. In return you will receive a weekend pass, a volunteer t-shirt, some food tickets towards your expenses on the weekend and our heartfelt gratitude. Most of our volunteers tell us the best benefit they get is the opportunity to become part of the festival community for the weekend, to renew old friendships and make new ones.

If you are interested we can find work to suit your interests and your talents. It takes around 600 volunteers for this festival and there is a place for you!

Many crews will be looking for volunteers. For example, the Security Coordinator has advised me she is still looking for a couple of people for crew chief positions as well as front line volunteers. Many other crews are recruiting as well.

If you think you would like to join us, It's easy to become a volunteer. You can download a volunteer application form on this website or you can come into the office in the Old Courthouse Building on 3rd Ave East to apply. You can email gbfs@bmts.com for further information.


Have a great day

Brenda