We Need Your Help! Volunteer!
What is volunteering?
“Volunteering
is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society. It
is offering time, energy and skills of one’s own free will. A volunteer offers
his or her time and skills to a community while receiving no monetary benefit
for this involvement. Individuals who volunteer come from all walks of life –
from the unemployed to the professional. All age groups are represented, as are
Individuals from diverse cultures, abilities and backgrounds.” – Canadian Code
for Volunteer Involvement.
We invite
you to sign up as a volunteer and help us reach the goals we have set-up for
this year’s event.
Festival Volunteers
Thank you
for your interest in volunteering with the Back to Batoche! Volunteers are the
soul of the festival which runs July 19-22, 2012 in Batoche, Saskatchewan. This
Volunteer Program was introduced during the 125th Anniversary Celebrations in
2010, and was very successful. We want the friendliest, most helpful and
knowledgeable volunteers around. If you're up for joining a great team to help
one of Saskatchewan’s premier summer events we'd love to hear from you!
Want to volunteer?
Here’s what you should know:
- Volunteers
are expected to work a minimum of 12 hours (or more... don’t be shy)
- A typical
volunteer shift will be 4-6 hours long (unless you are prepared to take
longer shift)
- Volunteers
are expected to attend training sessions on Wednesday, July 18th at 7:00
p.m. to prepare for their role.
- All
volunteers are given free admission, volunteer vest and pass, one meal
voucher and a BBQ Ticket for the SaskEnergy Volunteer BBQ.
- Your name
will be entered in a draw to win fabulous prizes.
How the application process works:
Please fill
out the 2012 Volunteer Application Form. Once it’s submitted, we will contact you to confirm we’ve
received your application. You will need to participate in a volunteer
orientation on Wednesday evening, July 18th. We will do our best to accommodate
your requests but cannot guarantee you will be placed in a certain area. It’s
important to have an open mind!
It will take
over 100 energetic and dedicated volunteers to make the Back to Batoche
Festival the premier cultural event in Saskatchewan. Volunteers are needed in a
variety of positions that include such responsibilities as set up and clean up,
venue supervision, campsite captains, gate services, on-site transportation, competitions
and more.
Led by a
group of experienced coordinators, your volunteer experience at the Back to
Batoche Festival will be like no other. You will meet other friendly and
energetic volunteers and maybe a world class musician or two!
Everyone
participating in this event, from the young to the young-at-heart, will
celebrate Back to Batoche Festival as the highlight of their summer. We want it
to be your highlight as well! We are looking for bright, energetic and
enthusiastic people to be a part of our volunteer family.
Volunteer Benefits
Believe us, the benefits provided are well worth it, and include:
- Volunteer Festival Pass
- Enter your name in a draw
- Meet new friends
- Give back to the community
- Meal voucher
- Lots of fun
Volunteer Festival Pass
The Volunteer Pass is valid for the entire duration of the Festival. If you have already paid for your pass, it will be reimbursed after you complete 12 volunteer hours.
Volunteer Positions Available
SET-UP VOLUNTEERS:
Monday, July 16th to Wednesday, July 18th (4 to 6 volunteers)
Job Description: Must be strong and able to assist in set-up, moving equipment, helping with tent set-up, tables and chairs, putting final touch on buildings either cleaning or painting.
What to bring: Work boots and gloves and a few good jokes.
CAMPSITE CAPTAINS:
Monday, July 16th to Sunday, July 22nd (6 volunteers)
Job Description: You will provide direction; help campers with direction on how to park their campers. Each electrical site has been numbered and signs are now present throughout the site to help visitors. You will be able to read the map and provide clear information. Campsite captains are required to arrive early on July 19th to meet with the Campsite Coordinator.
What to bring: Your smile, a positive attitude, great negotiation skills and willingness to help… a few good jokes might help as well.
BATOCHE CENTRAL — INFORMATION / VOLUNTEERS / COMPETITION REGISTRATION:
Wednesday, July 18th to Sunday, July 22nd – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (4 volunteers per 4 hours shift)
Job Description: Meet and greet visitors, provide information of on-site services and activities, information on surrounding communities and competitions.
What to bring: Your smile, a positive attitude, knowledge of the area and knowledge of competition.
ARTISANS VILLAGE:
Wednesday, July 18th to Thursday, July 19th (4 volunteers)
Job Description: Must be willing to work 4 or 8 hour shift to assist vendors at set-up time. Meet and greet vendors and exhibitors, provide them with direction, help carry material, request information if necessary. Ensure that all vendors are happy with their work area and provide assistance when needed.
What to bring: Your smile, a positive attitude, a willingness to help.
TRAFFIC VOLUNTEERS:
Wednesday, July 18th to Sunday, July 22nd
Job Description: Meet and greet people as they arrive, direct to parking area and provide guidance on how to position their car to avoid congestion. Also direct exiting traffic to the North Exit.
What to bring: Sun screen, hat, jacket, comfortable shoes. We will supply water. A great sense of humour and patience.
CLEAN-UP:
Sunday, July 22nd to Tuesday, July 24th (10 volunteers)
Job Description: There will be a lot of clean-up to do. Every corner of the site must be put back in its original state. Every building must be cleaned, garbage disposed of, and tents will be dismantled on Monday, July 23rd.
What to bring: Your sense of humour, your positive attitude, your willingness to work hard after the festival fun is over, work boots and gloves... and a few good jokes... because we will all need them.
DRIVERS FOR THE BATOCHE EXPRESS:
Thursday, July 19th to Sunday, July 22nd (1 volunteer per 3 hour shift/4 shift per day)
Job Description: Drive vehicle pulling the Batoche Express around the site to assist our Elders and campers get to and from different areas of the site.
All volunteers are required to attend the Volunteer Orientation
on Wednesday, July 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Elder’s Lodge.
