Believefest Volunteer Info

BelieveFest makes every effort to share the Love of Christ with hundreds of people each year that would perhaps never see the inside of a church. By choosing to make a commitment of your time you will be helping the festival continue to be an exciting tool that God uses each year to bring people closer to Him.

BelieveFest is not created by a small group of people; it takes the hearts and minds of several hundred volunteers and coordinators to work together each year. The combined effort of all those involved is how BelieveFest truly happens. Thanks for helping. We appreciate your willingness to be here and to be a part of BelieveFest 2008!

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for Believefest 2008 just simply fill out the Online Application.

Download the Volunteer Packet.

Not sure what you want to do as a volunteer? Check out the Position Description section.


VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Merchendise Sales
Help artists and speakers sell merchandise. This position requires that you are comfortable handling money and dealing one on one with the general public. You will be expected to stay in your assigned booth for your entire shift.

Parking/ Gates/ Traffic
Help with the traffic flow coming into the festival.  You will meet at the entrance to the festival and make sure traffic is going in the correct directions and moving smoothly.  You will ensure that people park in correct areas.

First Aid
Must be a MD, RN, LPN, or EMT.  Medical volunteers help to deal with sicknesses, injuries and medical emergencies on the festival grounds.

Volunteers Check In/ Information Booth
Greet and register BelieveFest volunteers, help answer questions from attendees, hand out event programs and work in other areas as needed throughout the festival.

Ticket Sales
Sell tickets/wristbands at the gates, and greet and register those coming into the main gate of the festival.  You must enjoy dealing with a variety people, have good communication skills, and have a willingness to learn about all aspects of BelieveFest in order to answer questions.

Setup & Load In/ Tear Down & Load Out
Setup & Load in starts at 6pm on Friday, July 18th and Load-out is on Saturday night after show (approximately 1am).  This position requires that you are able to easily lift and carry 75 pounds.  No one under the age of 18.

Prayer Tent
Prayer Tent Volunteers pray with festival attendees seeking prayer.  This is not a counseling position - it is prayer support.  This is a position for those with experience in leading others to Christ as well as dealing with other issues.  We are in need of Pastors & Youth Pastors for this area. Must be 18 or older.

Security
Working security for the stage area, grounds and the gates. Security personnel will work the entire day with breaks Security personnel have to be 18 or older and will need to be able to be available during the entire event.

General
Help wherever it's needed!

Planning Committee
Bring your talents to help plan next year's festival. Meetings throughout the year in Drumheller. If you are interested, please email us at: info@believefest.com.

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES
We've included a list of guidelines below which will help you to assist us in the best way possible. If you have any questions, please see your area leader.

1. You must commit to giving your best to the glory of God. Remember, festival attendees see you as the face of BelieveFest.

2. You must check in with your leader 15 minutes before your shift. Report to your area on time or go directly to your area leader. The leader in your area will be wearing a badge.

3. You must commit to working your assigned shifts and must not leave your area without being replaced or being excused by your leader.

4. Be respectful to the leaders and to the other staff members.

5. No illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages or smoking of any kind are allowed on festival grounds.

6. Lost and found items are to be taken to the BelieveFest merchandise tent.

7. Lost children should be taken to the first aid station or to a security staff member or leader. Security staff will be wearing security badges.

8. Be helpful and friendly to all festival attendees. If someone comes to you with a question, please do your best to help them and if you don't know the answer, have them see your leader.

9. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

10. Smile and have a great time!