Volunteering to work at the Annual
Summer Solstice Folk Music, Dance and Storytelling Festival is
a GREAT way to experience a wide range of folk art styles
and modes. One of the BEST parts about volunteering is that YOU
GET INTO THE FESTIVAL FOR FREE! In addition, you get to
be part of the "back-stage scene" of the Festival,
including having the chance to listen to and even jam with the
Festival artists in the evenings at the Festival hotel.
We are always in need of talented, responsible volunteers to help
maintain the high quality of this annual event. For a complete
description of volunteer
benefits, click here.
Most festival volunteer jobs do not require specialized skills
(there are a few exceptions and will be noted). All new volunteers
must be trained by the Area Coordinator who is responsible for
making sure their area runs smoothly. Training occurs at one of two group meetings before the Festival (see below.)
VOLUNTEER OBLIGATIONS:
Volunteers are one of the mainstays of this festival-without
their dedication and effort, we could not put the Festival on
each year. Each volunteer represents the "face" of
CTMS, and thereby is an ambassador for our organization. CTMS
expects that they will be enthusiastic, friendly, helpful, and
professional at all times during their volunteer shifts. It will
be important to report on time and ready to work to all shifts
to which you have been assigned. In addition, volunteers are
required to:
sign and return one copy of their Festival Volunteer
Contract as soon as possible after receiving it.
attend one of the Training Meetings. Bring lunch and plan to meet for approximately 3 hours. Attendance at one meeting is mandatory for all new volunteers and indicates a volunteer's commitment to completing their job assignment. Individuals who miss the training meetings and do not communicate with their Area Coordinator or with the CTMS Office are subject to being replaced. The meeting location and exact dates will be in your volunteer contract. Normally the meetings are held on:
The first Sunday in June at 11:00 am, or
The Saturday one week before the festival at 11:00 am
BECOMING A FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER:
All you need to do to become a Festival Volunteer is to complete
a Festival Volunteer Application and return it to CTMS. If your
choice of job is available, you will receive a contract in the
mail to be signed and returned to CTMS. Otherwise, you will be
contacted by a Festival Volunteer Coordinator who will match
you to an alternative job. For
instructions on how to complete the application, click here.
