Volunteer Position Descriptions 2023

POSITION DESCRIPTION
ADMINISTRATION Administration volunteers provide office support to the Volunteer Centre and Staff Gate.

Applicants for this team should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a keen attention to detail and have office administrative experience.
(Admin Shifts available: June 28 - July 13)
CREW KITCHEN Crew Kitchen volunteers assist the Crew Kitchen Staff cook 2 delicious and healthy meals a day. Applicants for Crew Kitchen should have FOODSAFE Level 1 Certification, and kitchen experience.
(Crew Kitchen Shifts available: June 26 - July 15)
FIRST AID First Aid volunteers keep Bass Coast attendees safe by providing resources, information and first responder services at the First Aid centre and through outreach throughout the festival grounds.

Applicants for this team must have an active First Aid Certification of Level 1 or higher.
(First Aid Shifts available: July 3 - July 12)
GENERAL STORE General Store volunteers provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the three retail locations at Bass Coast, selling merchandise, sundries and ice.

Applicants should be outgoing, organized, self-directed and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
(General Store Shifts available: July 3 - July 12)
GREEN TEAM Green Team volunteers set up the systems and facilities that keep Bass Coast clean and help take careful care of the grounds we are fortunate to enjoy.

Applicants for this team must be comfortable working outside for the duration of their shift in variable weather conditions.
(Green Team Shifts available: July 1 - July 14)
HARM REDUCTION Harm Reduction volunteers keep Bass Coast attendees safe by providing resources, information and support in the Harm Reduction centre and throughout the festival grounds.

Harm Reduction applicants are encouraged to have:
- Level 1 First Aid or higher
- Degree in Social Work, Nursing or Human Services
- Teaching or Counselling education
- Pharmacology/Chemistry background
- Experience delivering Harm Reduction or Mental Health Services
- Experience in Sexual Assault Prevention

Applicants for this team must include a criminal record check from the last 18 months.
(Harm Reduction Shifts available: July 3 - July 12)
HOSPITALITY / BARS Hospitality volunteers provide exceptional customer service in Bass Coast's bars and service areas.

Applicants for this team should have:
- Previous experience volunteering on the Hospitality team
- Bartending experience
(Hospitality Shifts available: July 3 - July 12)

*Note, positions on this team are very limited.
Please ensure you apply for at least two additional team options.
MAIN GATE Main Gate volunteers provide an enthusiastic welcome to attendees of Bass Coast, scanning tickets, providing basic directions and answering simple questions.

Applicants for this team should be outgoing, able to work in fast-paced environments and comfortable working outside for the duration of their shift in variable weather conditions.
(Main Gate Shifts available: July 5 - July 11)
PARKING Parking volunteers play an essential and energetic role, welcoming attendees and directing the flow of traffic through the festival grounds.

Applicants for this team must be comfortable working outside for the duration of their shift in any weather conditions.
(Parking Shifts available: July 3 - July 12)
POWER TEAM
Power Team volunteers keep Bass Coast power running smoothly before, during and after the event. 

Applicants for this team should have electrical and cabling knowledge and be comfortable doing manual labour for extended periods of time in variable weather conditions. Electricians are preferred for this position.
(Power Team Shifts available: July 1 - July 14)
SITE CARPENTRY
(Pre-Show Only)
Site Carpentry volunteers construct the various environments of Bass Coast. They work in small teams on multiple projects throughout their time on-site.

All applicants for this team must be available for a 4-day shift during the period of June 26 - July 6 have previous carpentry experience and be comfortable doing manual labour in any type of weather for the duration of their shift.
(Site Carpentry Shifts available: June 26 - July 7)
SITE LABOUR
(Pre-Show Only)
Site Labour volunteers are responsible for unpacking, organizing, arranging, and keeping track of materials essential to bringing Bass Coast to life.

Applicants for Site Labour must be available for a 4-day shift during the period of June 26 - July 6 and be comfortable doing manual labour for extended periods of time in any weather conditions.
(Site Labour Shifts available: June 26 - July 7)
SITE OPERATIONS Site Operations volunteers keep the Bass Coast site running smoothly during the event.

Applicants for this team should have basic power tool experience and construction knowledge and be comfortable doing manual labour for extended periods of time in any weather conditions.
(Site Ops Shifts available: July 1 - July 14)
TEAR DOWN
(Post-Show Only)
Tear Down volunteers help to dismantle and pack away the structures and environments that create Bass Coast.

Applicants for this team must be available from July 11th - July 16th and be able to perform manual labour in any type of weather.
(Tear Down Shifts available: July 11 - July 16)
TRANSPORTATION DRIVER
Drivers provide safe transport for artists, special guests and provide production support for running errands. Shifts hours can vary and can include very early mornings and late evenings. Class 5 license required.
(Driver Shifts available: July 5 - July 12)