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Volunteer Teams
We are a community creating a festival at the intersection of justice, spirituality and art. The first festival took place in June 2011; the next one is June 21-24 2012. We take inspiration from many places, such as Greenbelt, Burning Man, the Iona Community, SXSW, and others. The festival is open to everyone; we don’t censor what can be said; we invite respectful - but fearless - conversation and action for the common good.
The Wild Goose is a Celtic spirituality metaphor that evokes unpredictability, beauty, and grace. The festival resonates with this image because we recognize that in the current climate of religious and political division and lack of civility, embracing the creative and open nature of our faith is perhaps our greatest asset for re-building and strengthening our relationships with each other, with our enemies, with our stories, our questions, and the other. In that spirit, in an informal setting, and in the context of creative and respectful relationships, we invite you to imagine a new world with us.
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VOLUNTEER TEAMS
If you have a special interest in helping us promote the festival to the local Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area contact Sarah@wildgoosefestival.org
Explanation of Work Codes
Physical Demands
1 = mostly sitting
2 = mostly standing
3 = very active
4= varied
Group Size
1 = work with one other person
2 = small group
3 = large group
4 = varied
Pace
1 = relaxed
2 = moderate
3 = fast
4 = hectic
TEAMS
PARKING: First impressions go a long way! As the first encounter, this team has the opportunity to set the tone and ignite excitement for EVERYONE that pulls in to the festival. Join this team to welcome and put people at ease by helping them know where to go...and wish them well as they depart. Physical Demands: 2, Group Size: 2, Pace: 2-4
BREAKDOWN: Sounds like work, but it's actually the most relaxing time of the festival! Those who volunteer post-festival get to marinate and soak in all the goodness from the music, conversations, and fun from the weekend.There is a joy and beauty in restoring Shakori Hills back to it's natural state and reflecting on all that happened in that sacred space. Physical Demands: 3, Group Size: 2, Pace: 2
CHECK-IN: Be the first to say "THANK YOU" and welcome the many contributors, vendors, exhibitors, and volunteers that make the festival possible. The check-in team provides hospitality by helping these people know where to go and what they need to do to get plugged in to their role with the festival. Physical Demands: 2, Group Size: 2, Pace: 2-3
INFANT AREA: Provide assistance to mother's who are tending infants and small children.
2-5 YEAR OLDS AREA: Help to manage a place space for children aged 2-5 years allowing parents to attend events up to one-hour at a time. Physical Demands: 2-3, Group Size: 2, Pace: 3
RUNNERS: Go where need, assist when called upon, be not afraid of a fast pace and multitasking!
TRANSPORT: (MUST BE 25) Transport people and goods as needed throughout the weekend. Will potentially be driving a van or staffing a desk at the airport to greet travelers. Physical Demands: 3, Group Size: 2, Pace: 3
RECYCLING: Help keep the Wild Goose Festival site clean of trash and debris. Assist festival goers in composting and recycling. Drive around the site in a big Ford truck being loved and admired by all you pass!
RANGERS: Help direct campers to the areas where tents are allowed, make sure tents are positioned well, and generally make sure that campers are comfortable and have what they need. Offer general security services for festival. Special training required. Physical Demands: 3, Group Size: 4, Pace: 2-4
PRODUCTION SUPPORT: Offer general assistance to production, tech and staging staffs as needed. No special experience needed, but a general knowledge of stage production is helpful and some lifting may be required. Physical Demands: 3, Group Size: 2, Pace: 3-4
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Help with projects, games and general childcare. Experience working with children is preferred. Background check may be required. Special training required. Physical Demands: 3, Group Size: 4, Pace: 2-4
HOSPITALITY: Prepare & maintain drink and snack areas for staff, contributors and tech teams. Must be 18 or older. Physical Demands: 3, Group Size: 3, Pace: 3
VENUE MANAGERS: Manage one of our venues at the festival Provide assistance (sound, lights, video, etc.) or production coordination at specific venues as assigned. Coordinate work with Stage Manager. Experience in stage work helpful. Physical Demands: 2-3, Group Size: 4, Pace: 4
SET-UP: Put up signs and fencing, clean, decorate, and anything else related to preparing the site for the festival. Physical Demands: 4, Group Size: 4, Pace: 2
STEWARDS: Provide venue support or general assistance to those attending the festival, in positions all over the festival grounds. Physical Demands: 2, Group Size: 3, Pace: 2-4
TICKET BOOTH: Check confirmation numbers, give people wristbands, sell tickets, and greet people as they enter the festival. Physical Demands: 1-2, Group Size: 2, Pace: 2-3
YOUTH PROGRAMS: Youth focused activities will be offered in the evenings, running late. Help with games and events. Background check may be required. Physical Demands: 4, Group Size: 4, Pace: 3