2024 Volunteer Applications are now open!

We can’t do it without volunteers!

12 hours of your time gets you a free ticket to the festival!

Submit your application today. Applications are open until all positions have been filled!

We plan to have all volunteer schedules ready to go by mid-July.

VOLUNTEER FAQ

Why are you asking for a $75.00 deposit?

In an effort to reduce no-shows for volunteer shifts with the ArtsWells Festival, we’re asking folks to make a deposit of $75.00 through Square in advance of the festival. This deposit will be reimbursed once the minimum 12 hours of volunteer duty are completed. The 12 or more hours will be divided into shifts throughout the festival (shift assignment will follow, based on your answers to this survey!) If volunteers do not complete the minimum 12 hours, the $75.00 deposit will be withheld by IMA.

If this deposit is a barrier to you, please message artswellsfestival@imarts.com and we will work to figure out accommodation.

Do Volunteers get any sweet perks?

A few…

We have limited free camping space for volunteers in 2024. There is space for you to articulate your needs, if you have them, in the volunteer application.
Access to our really lovely and very fun volunteer appreciation party on Monday night in Wells, features of which include food, cake, dancing, music and more.
A heaping case of warm fuzzies knowing you are contributing to something so beautiful.

Can I bring my dog/pet/familiar?

No Pets at ArtsWells Festival!

For the safety of our festival-goers and natural wildlife, no pets are permitted within the ArtsWells Festival grounds or camping areas. This decision was made with the utmost concern for the health and well being of both dogs and participants. As fellow participants and animal lovers, we thank you for understanding and implementing this policy.

If you have a pet the best thing to do is to plan ahead and find a pet-sitter, family member or friend, veterinarian’s kennel or boarding facility near home that you have visited and feel comfortable with. We are working to source some boarding kennel details for the region and will work to update this section when we can!

What can you tell me about the volunteer positions you have available?

There are brief descriptions of each of the volunteer positions in the application, but if you want to talk details, get into it below!

Bartender + Bar Ticket Seller

Duties & Responsibilities

Checking patrons for two pieces of ID
Selling appropriate tickets using cash only
Taking patrons orders and pouring drinks
Stocking coolers
Tapping and pumping kegs
Maintain a clean and today work area
Assist with table clearing, garbage, recycling, and maintaining clear beer gardens area
Follow proper Serving It Right protocol

Qualifications & Requirements

Must be 19 years or older
Good customer service skills
Basic math skills and can handle cash
Basic serving knowledge
Serving It Right (BC) certification is a must
Should be able to lift heavy objects (beer keg)

Box Office

Duties & Responsibilities

Greet and welcome all guests
Sell festival tickets, camping passes, and programs
Manage Will Call ticket distribution (check ID to match ticket purchaser)
Trade valid tickets for the appropriate wristbands
Ensure that all festival-goers have purchased the correct ticket (i.e. adult/youth/child/camping). You may request ID to confirm
Understand the variety of tickets sold
Track all Free Passes for children (12&under) through till
Report any problems to the Box Office Crew Leader
Keep track of wristband inventory
End of shift cash outs MUST be completed
Provide information and answer questions about the Festival
Help keep shop area and tidy

Qualifications & Requirements

Friendly and outgoing attitude
Good customer service skills
Ability to handle money and operate a Till / POS terminal
Problem solving skills and basic math skills
Ability to follow instructions
Able to handle cash responsibly and accurately

Camping / Parking / Traffic

Duties & Responsibilities

Volunteers will be broken into different groups for the several areas needing volunteers
Greeting festival-goers as the arrive by vehicle
Provide information about the festival in terms of where to camp, park, water stations, Box Office locations and other general festival information
Encourage fellow festival-goers to help keep the town of Wells clean and green
Remember: You are the face of the festival. The first contact festival-goers have as they arrive

Qualifications & Requirements

Friendly and courteous attitude
Able to arrive on timeÂ with little to no supervision
Good customer service skills
Problem solving skills
Previous festival experience is an asset but not required
Good festival knowledge
Able to work outdoors and on foot for entire shift

Cleaning Crew

Duties & Responsibilities

Various cleaning duties could include:
- Cleaning bathrooms: Showers, toilets, urinals, sinks and floors
- Sweeping and mopping main hallways, dance floors, and facility floors
- Restocking the facilities (Paper towel, soap, and toilet paper)
- Collection of all garbage and recycling in and around the buildings
- Removing all the full garbage and recycling bags from the building and placing in proper collection bins

Qualifications & Requirements

Positive attitude
Able to arrive on time
Able to work with little to no supervision and to work independently

Dining Hall

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare and present food quickly and efficiently on the buffet line
Various tasks could include: Helping with food prep, serving, dishwashing, sweeping/mopping, and keeping the dinning hall tables cleanÂ
Assist on the buffet line by serving specific portions of food to guests
Assist with cleanup, garbage, recycling and compost
Maintain a healthy work environment (i.e. follow food safe regulations, proper foot ware and clothing, and have hair tied back)

Qualifications & Requirements

Able to work in a fast paced environment
Able to follow instructions and directions
Can work independently or with a group
Physically able to lift heavy objects
Work experience in a food establishment is desirable

Festival Set-up

Duties & Responsibilities

Work with the direction of the Crew Leader or Assistants
Loading and unloading gear, equipment and tools
Moving gear equipment and tools to staging areas by vehicle
Various set up activities could include: Assembling tents, constructing stages, setting up fences, setting up tables and chairs, helping with audio-visual equipment, hanging or erecting signage, decorating.
Various office duties
Running errands

Qualifications & Requirements

Positive attitude
Ability to follow instructions
Able to work well independently or in a group
problem solving skills
Physically able to do manual labour
Previous ArtsWells experience is an asset but not required
Festival Set Up will happen rain or shine

Festival Tear-down and Clean Up

Duties & Responsibilities

Work with the direction of the Crew Leader or Assistants
Loading and unloading gear, equipment and tools
Moving gear equipment and tools to storage areas by vehicle
Various tear down 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.
Cleaning various areas – inside and outside
Running errands

Qualifications & Requirements

Positive attitude
Ability to follow instructions
Able to work well independently or in a group
Problem solving skills
Physically able to do manual labour
Previous ArtsWells experience is an asset but not required
Festival Tear Down will happen rain or shine

First Aid + Harm Reduction

Duties & Responsibilities

Render first aid and subsequent treatment to injured or ill patrons: sterilizes, disinfects, anoints, and bandages minor cuts and burns
Keep records of all incidences using the blank reports available
Recommend and refer people or workers with injuries for further serious medical treatment
Call for a Crew Leader, RCMP or 911 if there is a situation you think requires this action
Overall, maintain a happy, healthy and safe environment for everyone

Qualifications & Requirements

Ability to take charge in a high stress situation and able to keep calm under pressure
Able to be responsible in emotionally stressful situations
Courteous and friendly attitude
Can work well independently
Good judgement, decision making and problem solving skills
Confident
Great people and communication skills
Experience is an asset
First Aid Certification is a must

IMA Office Switchboard

Duties & Responsibilities

Answer phones
Take and relay messages to appropriate people
Greet and welcome those who come into the office
Provide information and answer questions
Direct people to the places or to the people they need
Information will be provided for reference
During slow periods there will be some filing, clerical work and data entry
Help keep area clean and tidy
Run various errands

Qualifications & Requirements

Friendly attitude
Good customer service skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to follow instructions
Able to work well independently or in a group
Previous ArtsWells experience is an asset but not required
Basic computer skills are also an asset but not required

Information and Hospitality

Duties & Responsibilities

Greet and welcome volunteers, performers, and festival-goers
Provide information and answer questions
Check passes
Help keep area clean and tidy
Run various errands

Qualifications & Requirements

Friendly attitude
Good customer service skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to follow instructions
Able to work well independently or in a group
Previous ArtsWells experience is an asset but not required

Kitchen Crew

Duties & Responsibilities

Work directly under the supervision and direction of the Festival Cook
Prepare, cook and present food quickly and efficiently
Various kitchen tasks could include: Chopping, cooking, baking, dishwashing, sweeping/mopping, and keeping the kitchen and prep areas cleanÂ
Assist with cleanup, garbage and recycling
Work safely around kitchen equipment
Maintain a healthy work environment (i.e. follow food safe regulations, proper foot ware and clothing, and have hair tied back)

Qualifications & Requirements

Able to work in a fast paced environment
Able to follow instructions and directions
Can work independently or with a group
Physically able to lift heavy objects
Work experience in a food establishment is desirable
Previous ArtsWells Kitchen experience is an asset
Food Safe is also an asset

Master of Ceremonies / Stage Host

If you love public speaking, meeting people and keeping time, this is the volunteer position for you!

In your application, please 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!

Media Team

Duties & Responsibilities

Capturing key moments of the festival using the media type you are most proficient with
Some editing may be done post-festival
Send all media files to IMA in the appropriate format suggested
All images / footage will be credited to the artist

Qualifications & Requirements

Background in documentation is an asset
Must provide their own equipment
Friendly and courteous attitude
Previous festival experience is an asset

Roving Security / Peace Patrol

Duties & Responsibilities

Patrol specific areas on foot
Conflict resolution
Provide public safety by protecting people and property, and promoting good community relations
Encourage people to move along after late night performances have completed and not congregate outside of the venues
Make sure that open liquor is not leaving or entering buildings/venues
be aware of people carrying open liquor on the streets. This is not permitted in the streets of Wells
Call for a Crew Leader if there is a situation you are uncomfortable handling
Overall, maintain a happy, healthy and safe environment for everyone
Provide first aid or notify first aid workers if the situation arises

Qualifications & Requirements

Friendly and courteous attitude
Being 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
Great people and communication skills
Experience is an asset
First Aid Certification is an asset

Security / Front of House

Duties & Responsibilities

Greet and welcome guests
Stand at door or area assigned to you
Check for the appropriate wristband
If the venue is an 18+ area check for two pieces of ID
Using a counter provided, count the number of guests going in and out. Note that there are capacity regulations for each venue that cannot be breached
Politely redirect people from exit only or non-exit doors
Conflict resolution
Encourage people to move along after late night performances have completed and not congregate outside of the venues
Make sure that open liquor is not leaving or entering buildings/venues
Call for a Crew Leader if there is a situation you are uncomfortable handling
Overall, maintain a happy, healthy and safe environment for everyone