Volunteering for the 2008 Folks Festival
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We are now accepting volunteers for the 2008 Folks Festival.
Remember, volunteers represent Planet Bluegrass to thousands of festivarians. If the thought of remaining sober during your shifts bums you out, volunteering is not for you. If greeting and helping festivarians does seem like something you want to do, then volunteering is for you. We want friendly, fun loving planetarians only, thank you!
2008 Volunteering Specifics
Please read the volunteer guidelines thoroughly and fill out the application in its entirety. Please note: Volunteers are placed on a first come, first serve basis, the only exception will be for preference of previous recommended Planet Bluegrass volunteers.
You will be assigned three, 3.5-hour shifts, consisting of a morning, afternoon, and night, in exchange for a 3-day pass. Only volunteers who can commit to all 3 days of the festival will be considered. There are a few positions on the Thursday before the festival.
The following must be included with your application to be considered for a volunteer:
- Complete the online volunteer application. Only applications that are completed in its entirety will be considered.
- Provide two separate payments to Planet Bluegrass. These may be paid using a credit card (specified in the secure online volunteer application) or by mailing us two personal checks.
- The first in the amount of $110.00, which acts as a deposit against the completion of your shifts. This payment will not be deposited if your commitment is completely and satisfactorily fulfilled. In this case we will shred your check or discard your credit card number. If you do not complete the volunteer requirements your $110.00 will be charged or deposited.
- The second in the amount of $12.00, which is a nonrefundable processing fee and will be cashed if you are accepted as a volunteer.
- If you have already purchased a 3-day pass or a 3-day pass with On-Site Camping:
- Your ticket will act as a deposit against the completion of your shifts.
- If you complete your shifts satisfactorily we will refund you appropriately (by check or credit card).
- If you purchased a 3-day pass with On-Site Camping, we will only refund the 3-day pass portion of the ticket.
- You will be required to turn in your ticket at the festival when you check in at the box office, in order to receive your volunteer wristband.
- If you are paying by check, you must send your 2 checks to the following address. One in the amount of $110.00, the other in the amount of $12.00. The same rules apply as if you were paying by credit card. Your application will be processed when payment is received. Send checks to:
Planet Bluegrass
attn. Volunteers
PO Box 769
Lyons, CO 80540. - Once you submit your application, you will automatically receive an email letting you know we received your application. It does not mean you have been accepted. All positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, the only exception will be for preference of previous recommended Planet Bluegrass volunteers. If you are accepted as a volunteer you will receive 3 emails by Tuesday, August 5th.
- The first is an acceptance email
- the second email contains your location and schedule
- and the third is a reminder email.
Reminder for all Festivals
Thank you for your interest and willingness to participate at our festivals. As a reminder, camping is not included. Check our website for camping information. Please direct all volunteer questions to Cindy Kalyan, volunteer coordinator, [email protected], or by phone, 303-823-0848 ext. 111.
Folks Fest Volunteer FAQ’s
- How does volunteering work?
- You will be required to work three 3.5-hour shifts in exchange for a 3-day festival pass.
- What if I already bought a ticket?
- If you bought a ticket, you need to turn it in when you check in at the Special Will Call line of the festival box office. After you have fulfilled your volunteer obligation we’ll refund the purchase price of a 3-day festival pass.
- Is camping included?
- Camping is NOT included, but we will have several camping areas available. You can purchase tickets over the phone or via our website.
- What if I need to cancel?
- You can cancel up until July 30th, and we’ll shred your deposit check / credit card information. After July 30th, your deposit is non-refundable.
- What if I must see my favorite band?
- We’ll make a valiant effort to schedule you around your favorite band, but we can’t guarantee it. Please note on your application the one band that you can’t miss (if there is one).
- What if I must work with my friend?
- There is a section on the application where you can put the person(s) name. Please submit applications within the same week. If you submit them too far apart the times may be filled.
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Folks Festival Volunteer Positions
- Box Office
- If assigned to the box office, you’ll meet and greet festivarians, exchange tickets for wristbands, sell festival tickets, and have a great time!
- Customs
- If working at customs, you’ll greet festivarians, check that festivarians are adorned with the proper wristband, gently check backpacks for glass & alcohol, and have a great time!
- VIP Parking
- Parking duties include greeting festivarians, directing vehicles and maintaining proper traffic flow, helping festivarians onto shuttle busses, surviving the elements (sun, snow, rain, dust, heat), and having a great time!
- Libation Station
- Pour coffee and beer.
And have fun!
- Meadow Park Camp Gate
- Camp gate objectives are to greet festivarians, exchange camping tickets for wristbands, check wristbands, educate campers on all rules and regulations, and have fun!
- Front Gate
- Greet festivarians with a kind word, check tickets, vehicle stickers, wristbands, and direct festivarians to the Box Office if necessary, and have a great time!
- Family Tent
- The family tent is the place for you if you love to work with children and families and especially if you like face painting, crafts, and playing.