Volunteer Application Form - Kingston WritersFest

General Information

Please note: After you hit submit, you should receive a message saying 'Your volunteer application has been successfully submitted. We will contact successful applicants as soon as possible.' If you do NOT see this message, please contact volunteers@kingstonwritersfest.ca directly.

First Name *

First name

Last Name

Last name

Street address

City

Prov

Postal Code

Email: *

Phone: *

Age group *

16 - 18

19 or older

Please note: If you are under 18 you will require a parent/guardian signature on your application. Please print out your application and send a scan via email (volunteers@kingstonwritersfest.ca).

Please select one: *

I am a new volunteer

I have volunteered before

NOT counting this year's Festival, how many years have you volunteered with Kingston WritersFest?

Tell Us About Yourself

EMPLOYMENT

Please list present and previous employers, including your job title and the time period when you were employed with the company.

Current employment status:

REFERENCES

If you are a new volunteer, please list 2 (two) references and their contact phone number. References may be contacted.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Please tell us about previous volunteer experience, including the organization's name and your role.

Please indicate the skills and experience you would bring to your volunteer role (check all that apply):

cash handling

public speaking

data entry/computer skills

organizational skills

other (please specify below)

Do you speak any languages other than English?

Yes

No

Language(s):

What are your reasons for volunteering with Kingston WritersFest? (check all that apply)

to gain employment skills

to share my skills

to support the cause/event

to learn new skills

to stay active

for social interaction

for academic credit

I am a people person.

I prefer to work behind the scenes.

Do you have an up-to-date Police Record Check (CPIC)?

Yes

No

When was the police check done?

If needed, would you provide a CPIC? (Cost is $40.00)

Yes

No

Volunteer Opportunities/Jobs

(1) Driver - If you are interested in driving for the Festival, you must have access to a car, the car must be in good working condition and you must have a valid driver's license and current auto insurance with $1,000,000 (one million) liability.

Please provide the following information:

Car Make:

Car Model:

Year:

Insurance Company and Policy Number:

Driver's License Number:

(2) Rover - You must be a seasoned volunteer with the Kingston WritersFest to take on this role.

Availability

Please indicate your availability. Check as many as apply. This section must be filled out in order for your application to be considered.

Special Event - September 30 (Isabel Bader Theatre)

Evening

No available

Thursday Oct. 1 *

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

None

Friday, Oct. 2 *

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

None

Saturday, Oct. 3 *

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

None

Sunday, Oct. 4 *

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

None

Please indicate the number of shifts you are available for: *

2

3-4

5-6

6 or more - please specify in the comments section.

Shifts are typically 2-3 hours long.

If my application is successful, I authorize Kingston WritersFest to share my personal information as appropriate and to publish my name in Festival materials. *

Yes

No

Thank you for applying to join our KWF Volunteer Team!

Your submission of this form is deemed to be the same as a signed submission of a paper form. If you have any questions or reservations, please contact us at volunteer@kingstonwritersfest.ca before submitting this application.

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