Fostering volunteerism in the Yukon.
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There are many roles filled by our volunteers at the Adäka Festival ranging from Front of House to Hospitality. Check out the volunteering roles below.
1. Front of House
Welcoming and directing festival guests, promoting the Festival program, conducting visitor surveys, keeping count of visitors, checking tickets for ticketed events, and basic administrative support.
Knowledge of Yukon First Nations and communities, as well as a friendly, outgoing personality are assets.
2. Gallery
Assisting with organizing artwork for inventory and pricing before and after the Festival, basic gallery security, and conducting sales of gallery artwork.
Gallery, retail, and sales experience is an asset.
3. Hospitality
Assisting in preparing basic individualized snacks and meals for artists, volunteers, and staff. Assistance with serving and preparing for special events, making coffee and tea, etc.
Food Safe certification is an assest.
4. Logistics/Floater
Set-up and take-down for the Festival, moving and sanitizing chairs and tables to set-up for performances and events, odd jobs, staff support, and filling in where help is needed.
Some heavy lifting may be required.
5. Performance and Presentation Support
Assisting with set-up and take-down for different performances on the Main Stage and cultural presentations throughout the building. Assisting with seating Elders, keeping count of visitors, basic security, keeping fire exits clear, and general performance support.
6. Artist Demonstration Area
Acting as the host in the artist demonstration area. Ensuring that artists have everything they need, directing the public, and giving visitors information on the artists.
7. Transportation
Assisting Festival staff with hotel shuttle route, and running errands offsite.
Driver's license required and having own vehicle to use is an asset.
8. Volunteer Ambassador
Assist the volunteer coordinator in training and orienting new volunteers, introducing new volunteers to staff leads, and determining volunteer needs in different positions.
This position is best suited for our experienced Adäka volunteers!
With the range of roles needed to be filled - there is really something for everyone. Curiosity, attentiveness, and kindness are the most important skills needed to volunteer at our festival.
See Task Description above.
The Adäka Cultural Festival will take place from June 28th to July 1st, 2024, at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, along the banks of the Yukon River, on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation. We will need volunteers from Wednesday, June 26th to Wednesday, July 3rd. We ask that our volunteers contribute a minimum of 8 hours throughout the Festival (at least two - 4 hour shifts). If you are unable to meet these time requirements please do still apply and note your available hours in the application.
Volunteers are asked to attend our volunteer orientation on Tuesday, June 25th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre (pizza dinner will be provided). Let us know if you are unable to attend and we will provide orientation prior to your first shift.
Volunteers earn Gallery Dollars for every hour worked during the festival. These Gallery Dollars can then be redeemed as a credit for a purchase at the festival Gallery.
