| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3330 |
| Organization | Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society |
| Position | VOLUNTEER - VSRF - Program Distribution - Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, 24th Annual |
| Location | Wharf Street & Government Street, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement |
The Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society is a non-profit community organization of volunteers, staff & a board of directors whose main goal is to keep Victoria’s Annual Ska & Reggae Festival improving & evolving year after year. Our goal is to entertain, educate & unite audiences nationally & internationally through the artistic development of ska, reggae & other Jamaican rooted genres such as rocksteady, dub & dancehall. All those involved in the Society have a burning passion for supporting the ska & reggae scene throughout Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland as well as Canada & the rest of the world. Looking for a super fun time and a way to get involved? You've found it! Fill out the VOLUNTEER application and submit it! Please be sure to fill out all sections, and to tell us a bit more about yourself on the application! We are always looking for strong, dependable, and amazing people. |
| Description |
VOLUNTEER - PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION: Every year the Victoria Ska Festival has stunning festival programs with colour photos, full festival schedule, and band biographies. Program distribution volunteers will be handing out the programs to people attending the shows and will be using the programs as a marketing tool to promote the festival. - Responsibilities include: knowing the festival schedule and being able to describe the bands, chatting with excited guests, promoting the festival, being up-beat, excited, and positive. We are accepting VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS NOW! More information will be available shortly through the online application. Thank you for your patience. We are SO excited to have you on board this year, and can't wait to work with you to make this year's festival our best ever! |
| Training Details | It is preferred and STRONGLY ADVISED that all volunteers attend a Volunteer Orientation meeting in Wednesday, June 14 from 7pm-8/8:30pm at the Victoria Curling Club, Upper Lounge to learn about volunteering with us and to meet with other volunteers and supervisors before the festival. |
| Working Conditions |
Please note: Volunteers are required to work a minimum of two shifts. After working shifts (average 6 - 8 hours each), or at Volunteer Coordinator's discretion, volunteers may be eligible for entry into performances (if they are not already scheduled to work it) depending on scheduling, availability, and capacity. 2 shifts = Free show 3 shifts = 2 Free shows 4 shifts = 3 Free shows 5 shifts = all shows |
| Minimum Duration | Special event |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening |
| Time Detail | Special Event - Starts: Set-Up - Tuesday, June 20th & Event - Wednesday, June 21st through to End: Sunday, June 25th *times vary. |
| Special Event Start Date | 2023-06-20 |
| Special Event End Date | 2023-06-25 |
| Age | 15+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space |
| Area(s) of Interest | Arts/Culture, Events/Fundraising, Special Events |
| Skill(s) | Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Communicate in Plain Language, Motivate Others, Respect |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://victoriaskafest.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Emily Dayton |
| Address | 511 David Street Victoria, V8T 2C7 |
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