Volunteer

We have the utmost respect for the skills, time and passion volunteers bring to the festival.
All festival volunteers receive the following:

• A volunteer ID name tag and wristband(s) (provides Friday, Saturday and Sunday festival access)
• A meal from Askew’s Foods on Friday, and 1 voucher on Saturday and Sunday to use at participating food vendors 2024
• Access to the Volunteer Lounge, providing snacks, coffee, and tea throughout the entire weekend (If you have severe allergies, you may wish to bring your own food). Vegetarian and meat options are always available.
• Access to the volunteer after-party on Sunday night
• A volunteer t-shirt
• A volunteer parking pass for the East Parking Lot
• Discounted volunteer camping *Tent Only*

All volunteers are a host at the Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival. Help us spread a positive, passionate vibe throughout the festival by always being kind and helpful.

It is Festival policy that all volunteers between the ages of 14 and 18 must be the children of an active volunteer or be sponsored by an active adult volunteer who will take responsibility for them.

• The Festival reserves the right to determine who will be acceptable as responsible adults. The parent or responsible adult must agree to the Waiver and Release of Liability form before a minor is formally assigned to a crew.
• All youth volunteers will be expected to fulfill duties to receive volunteer benefits. They will be expected to conduct themselves appropriately.
• Volunteers between the ages of 14 – 18 will be placed to the best of the volunteer coordinator’s ability but there is limited space availability and there are no guarantees of volunteers being placed.
• Volunteers under the age of 16 will not be assigned to handle cash.
• Volunteers under the age of 19 must be accompanied to the volunteer party by their volunteer sponsor.

Volunteer Crews Open to Youth (14-16 yrs)

• Family Zone
  • Face painting, craft making, games – fun for the kids in general.
• Environment and Eco Educators
  • Educate patrons on best environmental practices on the festival grounds.
• Event Host
  • Creates a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. Greets patrons and helps answer questions.
• Whimsy Squad

Crews for Youth 16+

• Camping
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining an efficient, safe, and clean camping environment. Volunteers are accepted at the Head Supervisor’s discretion.
• Camping Set Up
  • 32 Hours pre and post-festival. Must be volunteering on the same crew of active sponsor. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. Volunteers are accepted at the Head Supervisor’s discretion.
• Family Zone
  • Face painting, craft making, games – fun for the kids in general.
• Environment and Eco Educators
  • Educate patrons on best environmental practices on the festival grounds.
• Event Host
  • Creates a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. Greets patrons and helps answer questions.
• Garden Crew
  • Responsible for planting and watering flowerbeds on festival grounds.
• Ice & Water
  • Must be volunteering on the same crew of active sponsor. Volunteers are accepted at the Head Supervisor’s discretion. Deliver Ice and Water throughout the festival.
• Information @ West Gate
  • Creates a welcoming and informative experience for patrons. Helps facilitate a wristband exchange.
• Infrastructure
  • Must be volunteering on the same crew of active sponsor. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. Must be able to work outside 32 hours pre and post-festival.
• Merchandise
  • Volunteers are accepted at the Head Supervisor’s discretion. Responsible for sales of Salmon Arm Folk Music Society’s merchandise during the Festival weekend.
• Parking Set-Up
  
  • Must be volunteering on the same crew of active sponsor. Responsible for setting up festival parking lots.
• Photography and Videography Crew
• Stage Crew
  • Volunteers are accepted at the Head Supervisor’s discretion Assists with various duties requested by the Stage Manager. Must have stage or music experience.
• Site Signage
  • Responsible for putting up festival signs and decor.
• Site Transport Support 
  • Transporting patrons and equipment on festival grounds, using festival carts.  Will be partnered with a licensed driver.
• Volunteer Services and Guest Information
  • Assisting volunteers when they access the site. Creates a welcoming and informative experience for patrons.
• Volunteer Lounge
  • Help to prepare and serve food to volunteers. Food Safe Certificate Preferred.

• In accordance with the BC Provincial Health Authority, and/or the Interior Health Authority, all directive restrictions, whichever is more stringent, will be observed.
  We look forward to welcoming you back to the sights and sounds of the 31st Annual  ROOTSandBLUES Festival in the beautiful Salmon Arm. We are committed to the health and safety of our musicians, attendees, volunteers, sponsors and stakeholders and this year is no exception.
  All policies are subject to change without notice. Please check this page prior to the event start date to ensure you have the latest information on measures we have in place to protect our community.

As of April 8, BC’s vaccine card will no longer be mandatory to attend indoor and outdoor public settings. However, COVID-19 protocols are subject to change.

The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society adheres to evolving BC Provincial Health Authority and Interior Health Authority guidelines and recommendations.

Those who wish to wear a mask at SAFMS events are welcome to do so.

For information on British Columbia’s current public health order, CLICK HERE. 

Volunteer Crew Descriptions | Click Here

Privately Recruited Crews: Only apply for a privately recruited crew when recruited by Head Supervisor

Artisan Market
VIP Lounge
Environment & Eco Educators

Whimsy Squad

Limited Positions Available:

Artist Liaison
Backstage Decoration
Garden Crew
Instrument Lock Up

The festival offers weekend tent-only camping to volunteers at a discounted rate.

VOLUNTEER CAMPING INFORMATION TBA

If you wish to bring a camping trailer, please purchase regular camping at regular prices on our website.

Due to the high demand for regular festival camping, ROOTSandBLUES is unable to accommodate a special rate for volunteers in our main campgrounds. We hope for your understanding in this matter.