Volunteer

The Bartender+Ticket Seller will be responsible for taking drink orders throughout the festival and managing the bar. They will also sell tickets.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 19 years or older
• Customer service/serving skills
• Ability to handle cash (mental math)
• Serving It Right certification (BC) – this is a must
• Able to lift heavy objects (flats of alcohol, ice, coolers, etc.)

Box Office / Information will be responsible for welcoming all patrons to the festival. They’ll ensure festival-goers have purchased the correct ticket and received their wristband. This is where festival tickets can also be purchased. Box office should be able to provide information and answer any questions festival-goers may have.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Friendly and outgoing (you’ll be interacting with a lot of people!)
• Customer service skills
• Ability to handle money and operate a Point Of Sale terminal
• Problem solving skills and basic math skills
• Punctual
• General Festival Knowledge
• Able to work outdoors and on foot for entire shift

Camping/ Parking/ Traffic will be the first contact festival-goers have. They will guide patrons to the appropriate parking and camping location and provide whereabouts to other important sites, such as Box Office and water stations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Friendly and courteous
• Punctual
• Customer service skills
• Problem solving skills
• Previous festival experience is an asset but not required
• Festival knowledge
• Able to work outdoors and on foot for entire shift

From scrubbing toilets to sweeping dance floors and everything in between. Cleaning Crew does everything to maintain the cleanliness of the festival.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Positive attitude (!)
• Punctual
• Able to work independently
• Punctual
• Early Riser!
• Ability to lift larger boxes of supplies
• Able to work on foot for entire shift

Dining Hall will be responsible for preparing and presenting food quickly and efficiently on the buffet line in artist hospitality (Mornings and Early Afternoons). They will also assist with the clean up afterwards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to follow instructions and directions
• Work independently or with a group
• Able to lift heavy objects
• Previous experience in a food establishment is an asset

Festival set-up will be in charge of loading and unloading gear, equipment and tools, and moving it to staging areas by vehicle.
Activities could include: Assembling tents, constructing stages, setting up fences, setting up tables and chairs, helping with audio-visual equipment, hanging signage, decorating.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to follow instructions
• Able to work well independently or in a group
• Problem solving skills
• Able to do manual labour
• Previous ArtsWells experience is an asset but not required

Festival tear down will again, load and unload gear, equipment and tools, and move gear equipment and tools to storage areas by vehicle.
Activities could include: Taking down tents and repacking, deconstructing of stages, removing fencing, taking down tables and chairs, packing up all audio-visual equipment, removing all signage, collection of all ArtsWells related items from around the festival grounds.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to follow instructions
• Able to work well independently or in a group
• Problem solving skills
• Able to do manual labour
• Previous ArtsWells experience is an asset but not required

First Aid + Harm Reduction will be responsible for treating injured or ill patrons (sterilizes, disinfects, anoints, and bandages minor cuts and burns), and keeping records of said incidents. In more serious cases, will be in charge of referring patrons to RCMP or EMS.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to take charge in a high stress situation
• Able to be responsible in emotionally stressful situations
• Courteous and friendly
• Work well independently
• Good judgement, decision making and problem solving skills
• Confident
• Communication skills
• Experience is an asset
• Valid First Aid Certification is a must

If you love public speaking, meeting people and keeping time, this is the volunteer position for you! Leave us a little note about your experience doing this kind of work and what would make you a great MC for this year’s festival.

Roving Security / Peace Patrol will patrol specific areas on foot, protecting people and property, and promoting good community relations. They will resolve any conflict among festival-goers, and maintain liquor policies (no drinking outside of venue etc.) In some cases, they may have to provide first aid, or notify the First Aid crew.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Friendly and courteous
• Aware of surroundings and people
• Capable of following instructions and can work well independently or in a group
• Good judgement, decision making and problem solving skills
• Confident
• Harm Reduction
• People and communication skills
• Experience is an asset
• First Aid Certification is an asset

Front of House will act as bouncers, greeting and welcoming guest, checking wristbands and when necessary, checking IDs. Using a counter, they will also note the number of attendees stays within any given venue’s capacity. Conflict resolution may be required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Friendly and courteous
• Being aware of surroundings and people
• Capable of following instructions and can work well independently
• Good judgement, decision making and problem solving skills
• Confident
• People and communication skills
• Experience is an asset

Stage Hands will assist in the assembly and disassembly of set productions and equipment. They will assist with video, sound and light production before, during and after sets, and guide musicians to equipment lock ups. Stage hands will ensure sound crew/stage management stay on time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MUST be technically minded/knowledge of show production
• Friendly and courteous
• Able to move quickly, carefully and lift heavy objects
• Capable of following instructions
• Can work well with others or independently
• Problem solving skills

Help some learning magic happen!

Qualifications & Requirements

• Assist with Workshop Setup and Takedown
• Assist with technical requirements
• Move / Set up equipment
• Run Errands
• Assist Workshop Attendants

Help some learning magic happen!

Qualifications & Requirements

• Assist with Workshop Setup and Takedown
• Assist with technical requirements
• Move / Set up equipment
• Run Errands
• Assist Workshop Attendants