Volunteers

We have several volunteer positions available. All volunteers will be placed according to their desires and skill sets, but there is flexibility to spend time at more than one post over the course of the festival weekend as well as to enjoy the renfest itself.

Like most positions at our festival, dressing up is mandatory! We do not require that your costume be accurate down to the finest detail, but ripped jeans and T-shirts are a no-no. Go on, have some fun.

Guest services / Ticket sales

This position is at the front gate and/or at the ticket booth in the Games & Rides area. Duties include;

  • Sell tickets to attendees not already in possession of tickets
  • Record tickets sold of each type (Adult, child, etc)
  • You are the first person attendees see at the festival, so excellent people skills are a must.
  • Advise attendees of site rules. Security is also posted at the front gate to assist with these issues.
  • At the Games & Rides area there is a token booth to sell wooden "shillings" for the Games, Rides and Town Insulter.
  • All money collected must be accounted for and turned over to appropriate security or to one of the department heads or producers to be securely stored.

Games and Rides Operators

These positions are in our games and rides area, but are not limited to a specific game or ride. We have several games of skill and human-powered rides. Duties include;

  • You will be responsible for the safe operation of the ride you are currently attending to.
  • If at a game, your responsibility is to explain the rules to attendees, adjudicate game play, and award prizes (a partial refund of tokens)

First aid training is a plus but not required, Respect for the safety of the attendee and the ride/game itself a HUGE must, and all games and rides must be staffed at all times during village public hours.

Security

Security is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for actors, staff, volunteers and attendees. Security is posted at the front gate, in the village, and at the Pub at all times we are open to the public. Duties include;

  • Front gate security is responsible for ensuring our weapons policies are met.
  • Front gate security is also there to assist front gate staff with enforcing all site rules.
  • At the Pub security is responsible for ensuring alcoholic beverages remain in the pub and minors stay out.
  • A couple of guards are needed to wander the grounds during the festival to assist where needed and ensure all policies are being followed for the safety and enjoyment of all.
  • The festival site requires 1-2 guards on site patrolling the grounds overnight. As this is a highly trusted position, typically the security head and his assistant perform this task, but additional assistance may be required.

Experience is preferred but not necessary. First Aid Training is also preferred but not necessary.

Stage Squires / Stage Wenches

These volunteers answer directly to the Entertainment Coordinator, and are responsible for one of the four stages. Duties may include;

  • Ensuring the schedule for the day is posted at the stage and that any last minute changes are noted.
  • Ensuring that stage performers start and end their shows on time.
  • Assist stage performers in selling merchandise and "passing the hat" during their performance.

Due to the fact that stage squires may be required to handle money for the performers, you need to be over 16.

General Volunteers

There is much to be done before and after the festival. As well, during the faire there is always something else that needs doing. Duties may include;

  • General volunteers can expect to cover breaks for Games and Rides and Ticket staff, as well as perform simple chores and run messages between staff
  • Before the festival there are rides to be built, sets to be constructed and painted, and signs and props to be created and painted
  • During the week leading up to the festival and for a day or two afterwards we need as many people as possible to put up and tear down sets, stages, Games & Rides, booths, seating etc.

Important: ALL POSITIONS IN BCRF ARE VOLUNTEER. All performers, command team members and staff are volunteering in order to hopefully develop a future permanent site renfest here in BC Canada. With the support and advancement of this project our goal is to eventually provide summer employment, an impressive talent showcase and unique vendor opportunities, while contributing to BC's tourism industry and entertainment community.

If you're interested in helping us out you can contact us at staff at BCRenfest.com

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