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Register to be a Volunteer!

Save the Dates for WordFest 2011, October 11-16

WordFest™ needs volunteers for a variety of positions both before and during Festival week October 11-16, 2011. If you would like to become a volunteer, please fill out the form below or contact the WordFest office at 403.237.9068 or at volunteers@wordfest.com about volunteering.

Important Information

* - starred items are required

*First name: *Last name:

*Address:

*City:

*Postal code:

*Main phone #:

Phone #2:

Phone #3:

*E-mail:

Emergency contact name:

Emergency contact #:

*T-shirt size:

Availability

Are you available before the Festival (prior to October 11)?

 Yes No

If yes, answer the following questions marked with a *:
*What is your availability before the Festival? (check all that apply)
Times:
 Days Evenings Weekends

*What type of work are you available to do before the Festival?
 Administration (office work) - Computer work (data entry) - Non-computer work (handbills, phoning) Distribution (flyers, posters & handbills) Information Booths (at community events) Special events (ushering, set up)

Are you available during the Festival (October 11 – 16)?

 Yes No

If yes, answer the following questions marked with a *:
*What is your availability during the Festival? (check all that apply)

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Select two areas of volunteer preference:

Preference #1:

Preference #2:

Banff volunteers are coordinated by the Banff Centre. Calgary volunteers (except transportation crew) who wish to work in Banff must provide their own accommodation and transportation

Skills and Experience

Special interests or skills

Non-English languages
French
German
Spanish

Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
 Yes No

If yes, answer the following questions marked with a *:
*Category of Drivers License
 Class 5 (regular) Class 4 or higher
*Age
 Under 25 Over 25
(required for driving insurance coverage)

Do you have experience with Interac, debit, or credit card machines?
 Yes No
(an asset for booksellers crew)

Do you know CPR?
 Yes No

If yes, what level certification do you have?

Have you volunteered for WordFest before?
 Yes No

If yes, answer the following questions marked with a *:
*What year(s) did you volunteer?

*What crew(s) were you on?

How did you hear about WordFest? (check all that apply)
Which one?
Where?
Other media
Other source