2008 DFEST VOLUNTEER INFO
DFEST 2008 VOLUNTEERS
We are now seeking volunteers for the 2008 Dfest Music Conference + Festival. We are looking for people to work in a variety of departments, including pre-festival set-up, the information booth, catering and hospitality crews, sponsor booths, conference registration, conference monitors, festival production, and many, many more. We are looking for volunteers who are flexible and who are ready, willing, and able to go anywhere on the event site and at our host hotel to lend a helping hand and who are excited to be a part of a major community event.
Volunteers play an extremely important role in setting the positive and empowering vibe for the whole Dfest experience, because they're the face and voice of the event for festival patrons and conference attendees. So, we need special people to make the Dfest experience spectacular. We want everyone to remember that the festival is stellar not only for the great independent music and envigorating education, but also because of the congenial, friendly and supportive staff they encounter!
This opportunity is only for folks who don't mind working. If you just want to attend panels and see
bands, then we prefer you either buy a badge or a festival wristband. The focus of the volunteer program is attendee services. Here's what that means:
• help guests figure out their coordinates and destinations
• assist box office and registration staff
• ensure that festival attendees are safe and getting their fun on
• help attendees with physical limitations access the music festival and conference and enjoy the
show
• help keep the festival grounds clean by encouraging guests to recycle To apply for a position in the 2008 Dfest volunteer program, click here:
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS! THANK YOU.
Dated July 7, 2008.
There are three types of Dfest volunteers.
Festival Volunteers
Festival volunteers work two days prior to the festival and during the actual days of the festival.
Orientation for Festival Volunteers takes place Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 6:00pm.
Festival volunteers are required to work two shifts of approximately eight hours each across the two days of the festival and pre-event starting Thursday, July 24, 2008 through Saturday, July 26, 2008.
Each festival volunteer will receive:
• Access to the conference and festival
• Dfest staff t-shirt
• Invitation to the Dfest Kick-Off Party
• Access to artist and volunteer hospitality lounge at the festival
• And an unforgettable experience!
Conference Volunteers
Conference volunteers work one day prior to the conference and during the actual days of the conference.
Check-in for the conference volunteers takes place Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 6:00pm.
Conference volunteers are required to work two shifts of approximately eight hours each across the two days of the festival and pre-event starting Thursday, July 24, 2008 through Saturday, July 26, 2008.
Each Conference volunteer will receive:
• Access to the conference and festival
• Dfest staff t-shirt
• Invitation to the Dfest Kick-Off Party
• Access to artist and volunteer hospitality lounge at the festival
• And an unforgettable experience!
Production Volunteers
Production volunteers are our support staff for our production staff and include stage manager positions, stage runners, and tech assistants.
Orientation for Production Volunteers takes place Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 6:00pm.
Production volunteers are required to work both evenings of the festival from festival load-in times in the afternoon until 2:30 am each evening, approximately two daily 12 hour shifts. Excellent leadership abilities, stamina, and a desire for a hands-on, interactive experience need apply.
Check-in for Production volunteers takes place Wednesday, July 23, 2008.
Each Conference volunteer will receive:
• Access to the conference and festival
• Dfest staff t-shirt
• Invitation to the Dfest Kick-Off Party
• Access to artist and volunteer hospitality lounge at the festival
• And an unforgettable experience!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the requirements of volunteers?
• All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, no exceptions.
• All shift times are approximate and may vary. We will do our best to keep things fair and consistent, however shift times and total work hours will not be the same for all volunteers. Volunteers must be flexible.
• Volunteers agree to be on time to all assigned shifts.
• Volunteer positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Volunteers are preferred be residents of Oklahoma and the surrounding community.
• Regular email access is a must - most communication is via email.
When do we have to show up?Check-in dates are as follows: Volunteer Orientation is July 2, 2008 at 6:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Job assignments will be given out, volunteer orientation and safety policies will be covered.
Conference Volunteers - Sunday July 20 1:00pm-3:00 pm Crowne Plaza
&Production Volunteers - Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:00pm-7:00pm Capella's Lounge in the Blue Dome District
If you are accepted into the volunteer program, you will receive more specific information about your volunteer assignment and work schedule. We do have some pre-event duties that happen the week before Dfest, so you will be contacted if you indicate your availability to help with those duties.
What type of jobs/departments could I be working in?
There are a variety of different departments including festival and conference set-up and coordination, registration, information booth, sponsor booth, catering and hospitality crews, VIP set-up and maintenance, recycing, and Access, etc. Most of these positions are what we consider "Front of House" positions, and while we do have limited backstage, VIP, or production positions for volunteers, these positions require experience.
Volunteers are on hand to help out when and where they are needed. You may end up getting pulled from one area and shifted to another, based on changing needs. The key is to be flexible and willing to lend a hand.
Will I be assigned to cleanup detail?
All clean up is handled by a private company contracted by Dfest to clean the event site. Dfest volunteers will not be assigned to trash or port-a-potty clean up duty.
What is the street team effort?
Go to Fancorps.com/dfest to join our streetteam. With their point system and reporting system, you can be rewarded for your efforts and get cool Dfest stuff, including VIP badges, kick-off party passes, All-Event Badges and cool merch. For further questions contact:
streetteam@dfest.com
We encourage all of our volunteers to join the Fancorps street team so you can receive special updates and information that only volunteers and street teamers are privvy to.
What's it like to volunteer?
In July in Oklahoma, it'll be hot work. Most jobs are mobile and require standing or walking for
extended periods of time. Make sure you are up for this - it's not a free ride and we depend on
volunteers to follow through with their commitment.
What's in it for me?
Beyond the personal satisfaction and total enlightenment most volunteers experience, gratitude
of Dfest organizers, and long-lasting friendships, there are tangible benefits. Volunteering gets you
in to the event, plus an Official Volunteering for Dfest t-shirt!
Do volunteers get to see the show?
All volunteers are free to enjoy the show while not scheduled to work so long as you arrive on time and ready to work when scheduled.
Can I request to work with a friend?
While we do our best, keep in mind that all requests are NOT guaranteed.
What happens after I register to volunteer?
Your information will be added to the volunteer database. Qualified candidates will be contacted by someone in the volunteer program to discuss opportunities. Once selected, volunteers will receive email reminders that include assignment information, logistical details, roles, responsibilities and any other pertinent information. For this reason, it is imperative that you have a valid email address that you check often. Please note that by filling out an application, you are not assured a role in the festival. We have about 3 times the number of applicants than we have positions to fill. We will contact you whether you are selected or not, but if you have not been contacted by July 10th, it is unlikely you will be placed.
Will I be trained to perform my job?
Absolutely! Prior to the festival, you will receive detailed instructions on your role. All volunteers will also have a volunteer orientation.
If your question is not answered in this FAQ, please e-mail the head Volunteer Coordinator, Paige Laughlin at volunteers@dfest.com. Please note that due to an overwhelming number of volunteer questions, we will not respond to a question if the answer to the question is in the FAQ above.
We are now seeking volunteers for the 2008 Dfest Music Conference + Festival. We are looking for people to work in a variety of departments, including pre-festival set-up, the information booth, catering and hospitality crews, sponsor booths, conference registration, conference monitors, festival production, and many, many more. We are looking for volunteers who are flexible and who are ready, willing, and able to go anywhere on the event site and at our host hotel to lend a helping hand and who are excited to be a part of a major community event.
Volunteers play an extremely important role in setting the positive and empowering vibe for the whole Dfest experience, because they're the face and voice of the event for festival patrons and conference attendees. So, we need special people to make the Dfest experience spectacular. We want everyone to remember that the festival is stellar not only for the great independent music and envigorating education, but also because of the congenial, friendly and supportive staff they encounter!
This opportunity is only for folks who don't mind working. If you just want to attend panels and see
bands, then we prefer you either buy a badge or a festival wristband. The focus of the volunteer program is attendee services. Here's what that means:
• help guests figure out their coordinates and destinations
• assist box office and registration staff
• ensure that festival attendees are safe and getting their fun on
• help attendees with physical limitations access the music festival and conference and enjoy the
show
• help keep the festival grounds clean by encouraging guests to recycle To apply for a position in the 2008 Dfest volunteer program, click here:
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS! THANK YOU.
Dated July 7, 2008.
There are three types of Dfest volunteers.
Festival Volunteers
Festival volunteers work two days prior to the festival and during the actual days of the festival.
Orientation for Festival Volunteers takes place Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 6:00pm.
Festival volunteers are required to work two shifts of approximately eight hours each across the two days of the festival and pre-event starting Thursday, July 24, 2008 through Saturday, July 26, 2008.
Each festival volunteer will receive:
• Access to the conference and festival
• Dfest staff t-shirt
• Invitation to the Dfest Kick-Off Party
• Access to artist and volunteer hospitality lounge at the festival
• And an unforgettable experience!
Conference Volunteers
Conference volunteers work one day prior to the conference and during the actual days of the conference.
Check-in for the conference volunteers takes place Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 6:00pm.
Conference volunteers are required to work two shifts of approximately eight hours each across the two days of the festival and pre-event starting Thursday, July 24, 2008 through Saturday, July 26, 2008.
Each Conference volunteer will receive:
• Access to the conference and festival
• Dfest staff t-shirt
• Invitation to the Dfest Kick-Off Party
• Access to artist and volunteer hospitality lounge at the festival
• And an unforgettable experience!
Production Volunteers
Production volunteers are our support staff for our production staff and include stage manager positions, stage runners, and tech assistants.
Orientation for Production Volunteers takes place Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 6:00pm.
Production volunteers are required to work both evenings of the festival from festival load-in times in the afternoon until 2:30 am each evening, approximately two daily 12 hour shifts. Excellent leadership abilities, stamina, and a desire for a hands-on, interactive experience need apply.
Check-in for Production volunteers takes place Wednesday, July 23, 2008.
Each Conference volunteer will receive:
• Access to the conference and festival
• Dfest staff t-shirt
• Invitation to the Dfest Kick-Off Party
• Access to artist and volunteer hospitality lounge at the festival
• And an unforgettable experience!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the requirements of volunteers?
• All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, no exceptions.
• All shift times are approximate and may vary. We will do our best to keep things fair and consistent, however shift times and total work hours will not be the same for all volunteers. Volunteers must be flexible.
• Volunteers agree to be on time to all assigned shifts.
• Volunteer positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Volunteers are preferred be residents of Oklahoma and the surrounding community.
• Regular email access is a must - most communication is via email.
When do we have to show up?Check-in dates are as follows: Volunteer Orientation is July 2, 2008 at 6:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Job assignments will be given out, volunteer orientation and safety policies will be covered.
Conference Volunteers - Sunday July 20 1:00pm-3:00 pm Crowne Plaza
&Production Volunteers - Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:00pm-7:00pm Capella's Lounge in the Blue Dome District
If you are accepted into the volunteer program, you will receive more specific information about your volunteer assignment and work schedule. We do have some pre-event duties that happen the week before Dfest, so you will be contacted if you indicate your availability to help with those duties.
What type of jobs/departments could I be working in?
There are a variety of different departments including festival and conference set-up and coordination, registration, information booth, sponsor booth, catering and hospitality crews, VIP set-up and maintenance, recycing, and Access, etc. Most of these positions are what we consider "Front of House" positions, and while we do have limited backstage, VIP, or production positions for volunteers, these positions require experience.
Volunteers are on hand to help out when and where they are needed. You may end up getting pulled from one area and shifted to another, based on changing needs. The key is to be flexible and willing to lend a hand.
Will I be assigned to cleanup detail?
All clean up is handled by a private company contracted by Dfest to clean the event site. Dfest volunteers will not be assigned to trash or port-a-potty clean up duty.
What is the street team effort?
Go to Fancorps.com/dfest to join our streetteam. With their point system and reporting system, you can be rewarded for your efforts and get cool Dfest stuff, including VIP badges, kick-off party passes, All-Event Badges and cool merch. For further questions contact:
streetteam@dfest.com
We encourage all of our volunteers to join the Fancorps street team so you can receive special updates and information that only volunteers and street teamers are privvy to.
What's it like to volunteer?
In July in Oklahoma, it'll be hot work. Most jobs are mobile and require standing or walking for
extended periods of time. Make sure you are up for this - it's not a free ride and we depend on
volunteers to follow through with their commitment.
What's in it for me?
Beyond the personal satisfaction and total enlightenment most volunteers experience, gratitude
of Dfest organizers, and long-lasting friendships, there are tangible benefits. Volunteering gets you
in to the event, plus an Official Volunteering for Dfest t-shirt!
Do volunteers get to see the show?
All volunteers are free to enjoy the show while not scheduled to work so long as you arrive on time and ready to work when scheduled.
Can I request to work with a friend?
While we do our best, keep in mind that all requests are NOT guaranteed.
What happens after I register to volunteer?
Your information will be added to the volunteer database. Qualified candidates will be contacted by someone in the volunteer program to discuss opportunities. Once selected, volunteers will receive email reminders that include assignment information, logistical details, roles, responsibilities and any other pertinent information. For this reason, it is imperative that you have a valid email address that you check often. Please note that by filling out an application, you are not assured a role in the festival. We have about 3 times the number of applicants than we have positions to fill. We will contact you whether you are selected or not, but if you have not been contacted by July 10th, it is unlikely you will be placed.
Will I be trained to perform my job?
Absolutely! Prior to the festival, you will receive detailed instructions on your role. All volunteers will also have a volunteer orientation.
If your question is not answered in this FAQ, please e-mail the head Volunteer Coordinator, Paige Laughlin at volunteers@dfest.com. Please note that due to an overwhelming number of volunteer questions, we will not respond to a question if the answer to the question is in the FAQ above.
