Important Points
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We welcome all volunteers 14 years and older. Please bring a signed consent form for volunteers under 18. Consent forms are only valid for the current calendar year.
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Anyone under the age of 14 will require special permission.
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Volunteers under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign a consent form; anyone under the age of 16 requires a parent or guardian to work with them. No one under the age of 14 may volunteer unless permission has been granted.
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We can accommodate groups depending on our needs. Please reach out to us volunteers@nwfolklife.org in order to best find out our ongoing needs.
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Youth groups require a parent or guardian over the age of 21.
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Volunteers are permitted to take short breaks but we can not accommodate everyone taking a break together.
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Please expect to volunteer for the entire session. Prior consent will be required if you are needing to volunteer outside our listed needs and hours.
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Please let us know your travel plans and how you plan to arrive. Parking will not be available or accommodated.
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If special accommodations are needed for anyone in the group please let us know prior to your volunteer shift so we can best accommodate your needs.
Please Read Carefully
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We require that all volunteers apply (online) and register at volunteer check-in onsite, during the fesival.
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Please arrive 15 minutes early and plan to participate during the entire shift.
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Volunteers need to follow the most current public health and safety mandates.
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For the safety of our staff and other volunteers, please reschedule if you are feeling ill or showing any symptoms of COVID-19.
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Please make sure to dress appropriately for your shift, check the local forecast if your work will require you to be outside and make sure to bring appropriate gear.
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Your work may be physical in nature and includes long periods of standing.
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If special accommodations are needed for anyone in the group please let us know prior to your volunteer shift so we can best accommodate your needs.
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If you need to leave early, prior authorization will be required.
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If you are running late please let us know, volunteers@nwfolklife.org we may be required to put someone else in your position according to our needs.
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There are no parking passes available for volunteers, please schedule your drive and or mass transit appropriately to make sure you can show up to your shift on time.
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If you have any other questions please email volunteers@nwfolklife.org.
