Volunteer

Volunteer for SkirtsAfire!

We are looking for various volunteer positions for our upcoming festival taking place, March 3-13, 2022. Our venues are indoor and located in Old Strathcona and include the Westbury Theatre, Army & Navy and Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Volunteer positions include Box Office, Concession & Bar, Ushering, Survey Taking, Merchandise Sales, Art Installation Monitoring, and QR Code checks. Volunteers are asked to commit to any 2 shifts from March 3 to March 13.

Click here for a schedule of all of our events during the festival!

Volunteers receive a festival t-shirt, 10th anniversary pin, volunteer appreciation party (pending restrictions), and the ability to watch the show you’re volunteering for. Please fill out the form below and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch!

*Please note that we require volunteers to be fully vaccinated and that requirements are subject to change with the current AHS restrictions and guidelines.

We also have other great ways to be a part of SkirtsAfire, including becoming a Member or joining a Committee or the Board of Directors!

Please sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about all our opportunities! Questions? Email us at info@skirtsafire.com anytime!

SkirtsAfire features the work of women and non-binary artists in theatre, music, dance, visual art, comedy and spoken word. Artists and audience come together to share in these powerful, moving, insightful and entertaining performances, exhibitions and workshops.

Volunteer Form

Contact Information
Your Name*
First Last
Pronouns
Phone*
Your Email*
Preferred method of contact?*
- Phone
- Email
Emergency Contact Info*
Click the plus sign to the right of the fields to enter more than one emergency contact.
Name Relationship to You Phone
Qualifications, Interests and Experience
Have you volunteered for the Festival before?*
- Yes
- No
What other volunteer experience do you have?*
Do you have First Aid training? If so, what type?*
Do you have any allergies, special needs, or limitations we should know about?*
What is your age group?*
- 16-17
- 18 and older
Do you have experience handling money and making change?*
- Yes
- No
Are you comfortable using digital devices to receive payments?*
- Yes
- No
Do you have current ProServe Certification?*
- Yes
- No
Would you be interested in getting ProServe certified for free?*
- Yes
- No
References
Please list at least two non-family references we may contact*
Click the plus sign to the right of the fields to enter more references.
Name Organization Position Phone
Preferences
Volunteer shifts vary per day/venue.
Volunteers are asked to work AT LEAST 2 shifts. What total number of shifts would be ideal for you?*
Please tell us where you would be willing to work*
- Select All
- Box Office
- Concession/Bar (18+ only)
- Usher
- Digital Survey
- Art Installation Monitoring
- Merchandise Sales
- QR Code Scanning
- Liquor Ticket Sales
T-Shirt Type & Color Preferred*
Please choose 1
- Red Ladies V-Neck
- Red Unisex Crew Neck
- Grey Ladies V-Neck
- Grey Unisex Crew Neck
T-Shirt Size*
Ladies' v-neck shirts fit slimmer. Crew neck shirts fit true to size.
Would you like to receive wonderful news about this amazing festival via email?*
- Yes, please add me to the SkirtsAfire mailing list!
- No thank you, I don't want to receive emails about SkirtsAfire.
- I'm already on it!
Please check the boxes below to confirm your understanding of the following:
- I understand that in order to volunteer, I must be fully vaccinated and will need to provide proof via a QR Code and Photo ID.
- I undertand that the volunteer positions take place in indoor venues and Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While preventative measures, safety precautions, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist. While participating in SkirtsAfire preparations, rehearsals, performances, events and/or productions, physical distancing of six feet when possible is required. Personal protective masks must be worn at all times.
- I agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and contact the Volunteer Coordinator should any concerns arise and NOT attend the SkirtsAfire event.

21 Jan

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