Volunteers
Applications are now OPEN!
It is through the support of our members that the viability of our organization is sustained year by year. Thank you everyone!
For a weekend pass to the Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival – volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years of age, an active member in the Kaslo Jazz Etc Society, and are asked to volunteer for a minimum 12 hours during the Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival.
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VOLUNTEER CREW TEAMS
SITE & OPERATIONS TEAM
Members of this team should be active and ready to work on their feet. Tasks and Responsibilities include caring for the cleanliness and sanitation of the site, grounds maintenance, vendor assistance, directing vehicles, and ice sales.
- Parking
- Green Team
- Ice Sales
- Transportation
- Sanitation
CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM
Members of this team should be outgoing and ready to interact with festival guests! Experience in retail or customer service is an asset. Tasks and responsibilities include greeting guests, assisting patrons, monitoring Festival areas, interviewing patrons and selling merchandise.
Roles include
- Festival Hosts
- Survey and Tracking
- Merchandise Sales
BEER GARDEN TEAM
Members of this team should be equipped with a valid Serving it Right Certification. Experience in the Hospitality industry or Liquor sales is an asset. Tasks and responsibilities include proper beverage service in coherence with BC Liquor laws, maintain stock for Beer Garden and beer ticket sales.
Roles include
- Beer ticket sales
- Bar back
- Alcohol Service
- Beer Garden Safety
TICKETS & ADMIN
Crew members with administration and management skills are needed to oversee and execute various aspects of the festival. Members of this team are required to have strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Cash register experience is an asset for this team. Tasks and responsibilities include, checking tickets, affixing wristbands, selling tickets, checking in volunteers and selling memberships.
Roles include
- Main Gate
- Ticket Sales
- Volunteer Head Quarters
- Festival Head Quarters
HOSPITALITY
Members of this team are responsible for the Hospitality around KJEF site. Previous experience within Festival Hospitality is required. Tasks include maintaining backstage areas, bartending, food service and presentation, artist transportation and accommodating talent needs.
FIRST AID TEAM
Members on this team are responsible for the Health and well being of all festival patrons, staff and artists. Previous First Aid experience and qualifications are required for this team.
SET UP & STRIKE TEAM
Members of this team be responsible for all aspects of site set up and tear down. This crew will erect and disassemble the stages, work areas, install fencing, signage, site infrastructure and other general site preparation. Could require heavy lifting and some physical labor. Skills such as carpentry, electrical, and plumbing are preferred.
CAMPGROUND OPERATIONS
Members of this team are responsible for the operations and maintenance of South Beach Campground.
Roles include:
- Setup
- Gate Control
- Tickets/Will Call
- Parking
- First Aid
- Ice Sales
- Sanitation/ Maintenance
- Signage
- Clean Up
Volunteer email:
volunteer@kaslojazzfest.com
