Online Volunteer Application Form

Please fill out the application form below and click submit. All volunteers must complete the Volunteer Application Form.

Descriptions of each job can be found on our main volunteer page.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Volunteer Form

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

Phone: *

Email: *

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) or mail to the Kingston WritersFest office.

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Please select one: *

I am a new volunteer

I am a returning volunteer

(A returning volunteer is someone who volunteered in 2019. If you have volunteered in the past, but not in 2019, please apply as a 'new' volunteer.)

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

If required by provincial or municipal health mandates, are you able and willing to wear a protective mask and/or take a rapid test before your volunteer shift? *

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:

Full-time

Part-time

Retired

Unemployed

Student

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? (If yes, please let us know below.)

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

OtherOther

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

If yes, when was the police check done?

If needed, would you provide a CPIC? (Cost is $25.00)

Yes

No

Volunteer Opportunities/Jobs

What volunteer job(s) are you interested in? If more than one, please let us know which you prefer in the comments below. *

Wrangler

Hospitality

Usher

Captain

Attendance Tracker

Driver (1)

Rover (2)

Field Trip Assistant

Ticket Sales

Greeter

Stage Manager

Set-up and Tear-down Crew

Sponsorship & Marketing Crew

Onsite Supervisor (must have 3+ yrs KWF volunteer experience)

(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.

You will also be asked to conduct a rapid test (supplied by KWF) prior to driving your author.

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.

Are you interested in a larger role with Kingston WritersFest?

Yes

No

Availability

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

Wednesday *

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

None

Thursday *

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

None

Friday *

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

None

Saturday *

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

None

Sunday *

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.

You can list up to three events for which you would like to volunteer. There is NO guarantee that you will be assigned to these events, but we will try to accomodate as appropriate. Visit the website for event details and indicate by number below:

Would you be interested in a bigger role with the Festival? If so we will contact you as opportunities arise. *

Yes

No

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 your application. Please note that Kingston WritersFest takes seriously its obligations to value and protect all participants. Not everyone who applies will be suitable for the positions we presently offer. Your submission of this application does not guarantee that there will be a role for you with the Festival. If your application is successful, our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with you.

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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What do we expect?

We expect our volunteers to attend a training session and to sign a Code of Conduct. We do not have a minimum overall time commitment but we do expect you to be available for at least one three-hour shift, and to arrive thirty minutes before your shift begins. We also expect you to notify the Volunteer Manager immediately if you need to cancel a shift. All of our volunteers wear black dress pants/skirt and a black top when on duty.

What do we offer in return?

We offer you the opportunity to be involved with one of Kingston;s pre-eminent cultural events. You become part of a volunteer community and meet new friends. While you are on shift you have access to our Volunteer Lounge with refreshments and a place to relax. You have access to rush seating at our regular onstage events – if there are seats available just before showtime, you may attend free of charge. We have a celebration especially for volunteers after the Festival.

Volunteer Training Sessions

If you are asked to be a volunteer with the Festival, you will be required to attend a one- to two-hour mid-September training session. Training is mandatory for all volunteers. See the main volunteer page for dates and times.