Stage Crew (BLUESFEST)
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Volunteer Types: Event planning and participation, Mediation and Facilitation, Mentoring, Outdoor activities (landscaping/gardening), Public speaking (Speaking about value of volunteering), Skilled Trades, Special events and festivals, Sports, Transportation of goods, Others, Communications and Marketing, Entertainment, Environment
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Short term (less than 6 months)
Application Deadline: February 23, 2025
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Description

Stage Crew is a team of volunteers who support the effective movement and placement of stage equipment on several festival stages as well as assisting artists unload, load, and set up their gear.

Are you interested in seeing the behind the scenes of a festival stage and how a show really works? Then come on over to Stage Crew!

Duties:
-move equipment and load & unload gear
-set stage in preparation of shows
-tear down after shows
-clean up stage areas
-other duties, as required

Requirements:
-must be 15 years of age or over
-Accessibility Standards Customer Service Training
-must be flexible
-must work efficiently as part of a team, with or without direct supervision
-must provide and wear steel-toe shoes or boots
-must be capable of performing physical tasks including moving equipment and loading & unloading of gear
-willing to work extended shifts
-willing to work in all types of weather
-willing to stand for long periods of time

Skills:
-must be able to follow complex, detailed instructions
-must be flexible; requests for additional staffing and shift changes should be expected.

Assets:
-previous stage experience preferred
-bilingualism

NOTE:
-This area requires an interview.
-A special stage crew waiver must be signed if you are accepted to the area.
-Working a stage requires flexibility in duties and schedule; details and requirements can change up to and including immediately prior to the show.

This team is privately recruited meaning an application is required to be accepted. Only accepted volunteers will receive a response, we suggest *also* registering for one publicly recruited team while you wait. Application directly HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePbW0BLcfbjbnvFAhIn0JDCPMmRKepWMBGi95ZINDu1bwf9Q/viewform?usp=header

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
Volunteers additionally receive perks such as the entire festival for FREE, meals on-shift, a volunteer shirt, invitation to our appreciation event and a enjoyable time supporting our community.
How will the organization benefit?
Our festival is majorly volunteer run. With your support, we're able to continue year to year.
Volunteer location:
1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8

Contact

Volunteer Services
@Ottawa Bluesfest & CityFolk Festival
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​over-3-weeks

Details

This position would be great for: Newcomers to Canada, Person with a disability or medical condition, Families, Groups, Adults, Anyone 16 and older, Anyone 18 and older, High School Students (14-18), Young Adults (19-24), Seniors (65+)
Number of Positions Available: 10
Good for people interested in: Event planning and participation, Mediation and Facilitation, Mentoring, Outdoor activities (landscaping/gardening), Public speaking (Speaking about value of volunteering), Skilled Trades, Special events and festivals, Sports, Transportation of goods, Others, Communications and Marketing, Entertainment, Environment
You will be helping with: Visible minorities or racialized persons, Persons with disabilities or medical conditions, LGBTQI2+, Homeless, Disadvantaged, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous persons, Seniors, Youth (19-24 years), Youth (16-18 years), Youth (11-15 years), Children (0-10 years), Persons new to Canada, Animals, Women, Men

Volunteer Considerations

  • Suitable for community service hours
  • Public transportation available
  • This position can accommodate persons with a disability
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