I agree to:

• Provide an accurate Application Form with up to date information, including emergency contact information and any known medical conditions that are relevant to the safety and emergency care of said volunteer. (ie: severe allergies, physical limitations, required additional accommodations for any health issue)
• Act in alignment with the Festival’s Code of Ethics 
• Complete my volunteer assignment responsibly (attend shifts, communicate via email, wear the volunteer T-shirt, treat others respectfully).
• Complete assigned volunteer hours (15 for Festival Weekend roles, 30 for Pre/Post Fest roles)
• Follow all festival policies, including zero tolerance for violence, harassment, non-medical drug use, and alcohol restrictions during shifts.
• Attend meetings or orientations if required.
• Meet age and skill requirements for specific roles (e.g., alcohol service, driving, or specialized tasks).
  

By continuing with the application you agree to have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions outlined above.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you receive an email confirming your application has been submitted (don’t forget to check your spam folder!). If you do not receive a confirmation email, please reach out to us at volunteers@thefestival.bc.ca to ensure your application has been received. 

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Address

*Street Address

*City

*Province

*Postal Code

*Country

Volunteer Preferences

*Have you volunteered with the VFMF before? Select Yes No

If yes, how many years?

Please review all committee descriptions and requirements carefully before making your selections. We request that you give us your top three committee selections.

*First Choice Committee Select Accessibility Accessibility – Security Administration Artisan Market & Community Village Artist Check-in Artist Emporium: Music n’ More Backstage Lounge Bars Bikes Box Office / Will Call Community Decorations Environment Festival Merchandise Food & Bev Support Gate Green Room Grounds Control Hotel Info Desk Information Booth Instrument Storage Labour Pool Lanterns Little Folks Media Medical / First Aid Membership / Donations Mentorship Program Movers N Shakers Nature Neighbourhood Office Operations Support Outreach Performer Transport Photography Privy Council Radioland Raffle Security Signage Stage Street Team Transportation – Pre / Post Festival Transportation – Weekend Video Volunteer Check-In

*Second Choice Committee Select Accessibility Accessibility – Security Administration Artisan Market & Community Village Artist Check-in Artist Emporium: Music n’ More Backstage Lounge Bars Bikes Box Office / Will Call Community Decorations Environment Festival Merchandise Food & Bev Support Gate Green Room Grounds Control Hotel Info Desk Information Booth Instrument Storage Labour Pool Lanterns Little Folks Media Medical / First Aid Membership / Donations Mentorship Program Movers N Shakers Nature Neighbourhood Office Operations Support Outreach Performer Transport Photography Privy Council Radioland Raffle Security Signage Stage Street Team Transportation – Pre / Post Festival Transportation – Weekend Video Volunteer Check-In

*Third Choice Committee Select Accessibility Accessibility – Security Administration Artisan Market & Community Village Artist Check-in Artist Emporium: Music n’ More Backstage Lounge Bars Bikes Box Office / Will Call Community Decorations Environment Festival Merchandise Food & Bev Support Gate Green Room Grounds Control Hotel Info Desk Information Booth Instrument Storage Labour Pool Lanterns Little Folks Media Medical / First Aid Membership / Donations Mentorship Program Movers N Shakers Nature Neighbourhood Office Operations Support Outreach Performer Transport Photography Privy Council Radioland Raffle Security Signage Stage Street Team Transportation – Pre / Post Festival Transportation – Weekend Video Volunteer Check-In

*Additional Committee Choice
If your top 3 choices are full or not the right fit, we may place you here. Please choose a committee you’d be happy to join to help us place you more quickly. These are some of our largest teams and often offer more flexibility.
(You can repeat one of your top 3 choices) Select Accessibility – Security Security Bars Community Environment Hotel Info Desk Labour Pool Movers N Shakers Privy Council Please contact me if my top choices are unavailable

Committee Choice Comments
Recruited by a Committee Coordinator? Anything else you’d like us to know? Share it here.

Experience & Skills

*Relevant Experiences Help us find the best fit for you! Tell us about your relevant experiences, or why you are interested in your chosen committees.

Skills Class 5 License Class 7 License Food Safe Certification Serving It Right Certification First Aid Certification Security License/Certification
(Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) to select multiple)

Additional Information

*T-Shirt Size Select S M L XL XXL XXXL Other

Other T-Shirt Size

Do you have any Medical Conditions that may affect you onsite?
Please note: We do not require anyone to disclose personal medical information

Do you have a disability or accessibility needs you wish to advise us on?
Please note:We do not require anyone to disclose any disability to us. We ask so, if required, we may accommodate your needs and ensure you have a successful Festival experience.

Do you speak a language other than English?
VFMF is proud to welcome artists and guests from around the world. It is helpful if we know if there are volunteers that can assist artists/guests in their native language.

*Are you interested in a leadership position? Select Yes! Not at this time

Become a Festival Member
*Festival Membership is a great way to stay connected year-round while supporting the festival and having a voting voice in festival matters. Memberships are granted for those that donate $35 or more. Are you interested in learning more? Select Yes, tell me more about membership Not right now

Other Comments

Emergency Contact

*Emergency Contact Name

*Emergency Contact Relationship

*Emergency Contact Phone Number

Agreements

Recognition Consent
We love to recognize our volunteers! Do you consent to your Badge Name being printed in our Festival Program and Online? Select Yes No

I have read, understand, and agree to the Terms and Conditions above.