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Why Should I Volunteer?
You are Helping to build a spirit of Community. Volunteers are an important part of the
success of the festival, by way of being ambassadors for a community event totaling over
fifty thousand audience members. Volunteering is an opportunity to meet new people and
become involved with the festival in other ways, if you so desire. Last but not least,
we guarantee EXCITEMENT AND FUN!
You will Receive a festival volunteer T-Shirt, free food and beverages in an area specific
for volunteers.
You are Volunteers, meaning you must have a certain amount of flexibility. The day of the
Festival, we may need to change your assignment at the last minute or during your shift.
In some cases, you and a friend may volunteer together, and because of an issue at another
location, we may ask one of you to move. Know that we will never ask you to do something
you are physically incapable of mastering. We want this to be a valuable and exciting
experience.
Feel free to contact me should you have any questions about volunteering at the festival.
Cheers,
Kevin Samolis
NYS Blues Festival
224 Harrison Street
Syracuse, New York 13202
315-422-9400 Phone
315-701-0068 Fax
kevin@theeventscompany.com
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Festival Set-Up / Break Down |
- Hanging banners, merchandize set-up, assisting others
- This area provides an opportunity to experience many different aspects of the festival.
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Floater |
- Alternates fill in for others when they are unable to attend their shift.
- This area provides an opportunity to experience many different aspects of the festival.
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Backstage (Runner and Hospitality) |
- Must own vehicle.
- This area provides an opportunity to experience many different aspects of the festival.
- Must be available to run errands for artists.
- Pick-up and drop-off artists may also be required.
- Backstage volunteers must be sociable and energetic.
- Functioning in a demanding team environment would be required.
- Attention to detail. Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow specific instructions are required.
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Beverage Concessions |
- Beverage volunteers work in a fast paced, demanding environment.
- Standing for long periods of time is required.
- Checking for “Age of Majority” may be necessary.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
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Beverage Ticket Sales |
- Must be a sociable person able to deliver accurate information in an efficient and friendly manner.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Should have cash experience and be comfortable handling money.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
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Hospitality Tents |
- These areas accommodate the more discerning Blues Festival patrons. We are looking for hosts and hostesses to assist with the bar and catering requirements offered in these areas.
- Ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Bartending or service experience would be an asset.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
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Information Booth |
- Volunteers are needed to provide information to the public in a courteous, friendly manner.
- Must possess effective communications skills.
- Bilingualism is an asset.
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Inventory Control |
- This team of physically fit volunteers would be responsible to work in cooperation with key festival staff to ensure hospitality and beverage areas are equipped with the necessary supplies and materials.
- Functioning in a demanding team environment would be required.
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Merchandise Sales and Information |
- Should be good-natured and possess great people skills.
- Ability to monitor inventory at the same time providing customer service.
- Sales/cash experience would be an asset.
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Stage Crew |
- Capable of performing physical tasks including the loading and un-loading of trucks.
- Fundamental knowledge of the proper handling of sound and lighting equipment is an asset.
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