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Volunteer Opportunities

STAGE CREW helping with technical set-up and running of performance stages. Familiarity with sound equipment, microphones and basic knowledge of performance requirements is an asset.

BAR SALES selling wine and cold beverages. You must be 19 years of age to volunteer for this committee. A “Serving it Right” certificate would be an asset, also.

PERFORMER HOSPITALITY providing meals, refreshments and generally making the performers' experience at the Festival as pleasant as possible. Must be patient and flexible.

VOLUNTEER HOSPITALITY help co-ordinate the signing-in of volunteers as well as their snacks and refreshments.

SECURITY ensuring security of the whole Festival site and security of performers' equipment and personal items. We need calm, assertive people!
TICKET SALES We look for people who are comfortable in dealing with $$ and numbers and are able to deal with the public pleasantly and efficiently. Before any other committee, festival-goers meet ticket-sales volunteers first.

CONCESSION Do you have a “Food Safe” certificate?

ENVIRONMENT Ensures cleanliness of the site and helps with recycling.

PARKING help direct parking and the flow of traffic

FUNDRAISING coordinate and or help with fundraising activities at events.

CHAUFFEUR Chauffeuring the performers from the airport as well as between the concert venue and hotel, motel, billeting location - must be properly licensed!

TRANSPORTATION Pick-up/deliver, load/unload, assorted materials to and from concert venues. must be physicaly fit, have a truck or van and have a valid drivers license!
PRE-EVENT POSTER & PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION if you are travelling out and about earlier in the spring and summer, can you help us advertise?

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Face painting, hat making fun for the kids!

BACKSTAGE HOSTPITALITY  Working behind mainstage, providing beverages/snacks for performers and stage crews.

SURVEY COMMITTEE  Conducting on-site surveys of festival-goers.

INFORMATION CENTRE  Providing information on schedule changes, site layout, community services etc.

VENDOR COMMITTEE  Directing visiting crafts vendors to their designated area at the site, checking in with vendors each day.

There are many great reasons to Volunteer

  • Experience personal growth, learning and satisfaction
  • Pursue professional growth and development
  • Create employment skills
  • Expand his/her professional network
  • Enjoy social interaction / meet new people
  • Learn about a new society, country or community
  • Fulfill a sense of empathy / connection with a "cause"
  • Be a part of positive change in their community
  • Have fun, listen to great live music
  • Build personal empowerment and self-esteem
  • Instill a value of giving and caring or
  • Complete education or work experience requirements

Apply in writing and tell us:

  • What you want or expect from a volunteering experience?
  • What are your talents, abilities and skills?
  • What do you want to achieve? Why are you volunteering?
  • What kind of work would you be good at and/or willing to learn?
  • How much time do you have to give? When are you available?
  • How long a commitment are you willing to make?
  • How far are willing to travel? What are your transportation needs?
  • What kind of environment would you prefer to work in? Indoors? Outdoors? Physical work? With other people or alone?

Okanagan Jazz & Blues Society
c/o 1573 Ellis St., Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A7

 Fax: (250) 763-550 or Email: info@okanagnjazzblues.org

Okanagan Jazz & Blues Society, c/o 1573 Ellis St., Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A7

  info@okanaganjazzblues.org