Aleila Volunteer Information
& Policy 2008

Please read the Aleila Festival Volunteer Policy information below then download our VolunteVer Application Form , print it and fill it out and mail, or e-mail,l it to the address on the form.

If you want to get involved with the Aleila Festival, volunteering is a fantastic way to do so! It is also a great way to experience a variety of performances and can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Volunteers are the mainstays of this festival...without your dedication and effort, we could not put the Festival on each year.

WHAT CAN I VOLUNTEER FOR? WHAT CAN I VOLUNTEER FOR? 

There are a variety of jobs waiting for you. For example, we need volunteers ranging fromMost Space co-ordination, set up and tear down, design, flyer distribution, greeting people, hosting, market organization, Delivery, postering, childcare, children's programming, food preparation, set up of opening and closing. And more, you likely have some talent that would make a great contribution to the festival-so get in touch. Volunteer jobs do not require specialized skills (though there are a few exceptions). Please contact the Festival office for more information on positions available.

The Aleila Festival agrees to the following understanding with volunteers:

• Volunteers are essential to the purpose and programming of the Festival.
• Volunteers will work in an environment where they feel valued and appreciated, and receive respectful treatment.
• Volunteers will receive one festival pass for themselves to attend any festival programs

The Volunteer agrees to the following understanding with the Aleila Festival

• I will complete my Festival volunteer assignment in a satisfactory way (showing up on time for shifts, staying the required duration, wearing volunteer tag while on shift, not drinking while on shift, not smoking on shift, respectful treatment of other volunteers, staff, performers, and patrons of the Festival.)
• Volunteers must work a minimum of 2 shifts.
• I will work cooperatively with the Festival's volunteer Board of Directors and staff, who put in many volunteer hours themselves in dedication to a successful festival.
• The service of any volunteer is accepted at the discretion of the organization.
• I understand the policies and procedures of the Festival as written here.
• During the Festival if you commit to work, please take the commitment seriously as you will be letting your team down if you do not show up. When you are selected you will be given all the information you need to allow you to make a firm commitment up-front.
• You will be expected to be friendly, helpful, enthusiastic and professional at all times during their shift.
• Should unavoidable scheduling difficulties arise, it is important for volunteers to discuss scheduling problems with the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible.

Note: A volunteer will ordinarily be a person 14 years old and older.

Download the Volunteer Application Form.