Electric Love Music Festival

Three custom stages with state of the art audiovisual experiencest. This four day transformational music & arts festival was ranked as one of BC's 5 Best Electronic Music Festivals by the Georgia Straight in 2017. #danceandbefree. 

VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS


Art

Art volunteers will help create magic onsite by assisting in the coordination and execution of set-up and tear-down. This will include setting up displays, structure walls, and aiding in creating beautiful installations. Some heavy lifting, using construction and hand tools, and ability to follow detailed instructions is required. If you love seeing an artistic visions come to life this is the team for you!


Artist Relations 

Hospitality experience, corresponding valid industry certificates, and references are required for all Artist Relations positions due to the nature of the work. 

Artist HQ

Artist HQ volunteers not only greet artists but are their first stop onsite. You are responsible for checking them in and setting them up for an amazing experience. During operating hours, Artist HQ is a place for artists to drop by for information, charge their phone, or simply hangout in the shade. While helping manage artist camping, extreme diligence when checking passes on all vehicles entering the camping area is your top priority.

Hosts

Hosts ensure that artists have an unforgettable experience off stage. The team is responsible for preparing spaces accessed before and after sets. As a Host, your ability to anticipate needs is vital while creating a fun, tidy, and positive atmosphere. 

Runners

Runners work alongside Hosts by communicating and coordinating items required to set up artist spaces. This position is perfect for someone who enjoy a fast-paced environment, can do some heavy lifting, and thrive being active throughout your shift.


Camp Clarity 

Host

Host position requires one year of clean and sober time from the volunteer. Your job is to welcome the guests, keep track of how many campers have signed into the camp, read over the camping rules with them and show them around Camp Clarity. 

Recovery Meeting Chairperson

Recovery Meeting Chairperson position requires six months of clean and sober time from the volunteer. Your duties are to arrive prior to the set meeting time, setup and chair the recovery meeting. You will also be assisting the camp host throughout the day. 


Green Team 

Green Team volunteers are leaders in helping attendees, artists, and crew to Leave No Trace, one of our founding principles. It is expected to represent Electric Loves principles of environmental accountability and sustainability. We ask that you be an ambassador of the 8 Founding Principles and educate others on how to leave the land as we found it.


Front Gate

Those that would like to work with this team would be required to provide references due to the nature of the work.Front Gate volunteers are required to fill several roles onsite. You will be responsible for gate sales, hard copy ticket scanning, will-call verification, and volunteer, artist, vendor, and merchant check-in. Greeting each guest with enthusiasm, being detailed orientated,  and making customer service a forefront in all interactions is the foundation of the team.


Kitchen 

Food Safe Level 1 and/or Level 2 and references are required due to the nature of the work.


Kitchen volunteers assist the Chef and their team with many aspects of meal preparation and delivery. From organizing the kitchen supplies and food preparation to dispatching meals throughout the site along various teams. Your responsibilities would include washing, peeling and cutting fruits, vegetables, and preparing meat; mixing ingredients; and final presentation of meals. The environment is fast paced and high volume, with an emphasis on attention to detail. 


Merchandise Booth


Merchandise volunteers will be required to set up, maintain and take down merchandise displays daily. As well you will be required to handle cash and keep track of inventory. Those that would like to work with our merch team would be required to provide references due to the nature of the work.


Parking & Traffic Control 

Parking volunteers are responsible for the direction and placement of vehicles into camping spots for attendees as they enter the festival. If you love making a positive first impression, and can maintain an outgoing and friendly attitude while enjoying time in the sun, this is an excellent team to be a part of.


Production 

If you’re organized, energetic, and love to work in a fast-paced environment, this team is where you will thrive. Experience with construction and hand tools is an asset but not required.

Pre-Show 

This position requires volunteers to be onsite prior to show time. Your duty is to help bring the festival to life by assisting all departments with their set up needs. You will be asked to keep a record of outgoing materials and stock, organize the production tent, and assist with day time deliveries.  

Show Time and Up & Atoms

Show Time and Up & Atoms crew is the backbone of the festival. Your duty is to be there to assist every department during the festival with their production needs. 

Post Show

This position requires volunteers to be onsite after show time. Your duty is to help tear down the festival, assist all departments with their production returns by collecting and recording inventory items, and general clean up needs. You will also inventory returning stock and help with delivery pick ups.


Harm Reduction 

Ambassadors, Rovers, and Infobooth

Harm Reduction comes in many forms at Electric Love.  You are our eyes, ears, and voice within the festival to observe and educate. Harm Reduction works to ensure that not only are our guests happy on the dance floor but all over the festival grounds and equipped with knowledge. As a part of our many faceted Harm Reduction team, you embody the cultural and the vibes that festival life has to offer.  


Street Team

Street team volunteers  'hit the streets' promoting Electric Love. Our team goal is to build the brand and reach out to potential guests who might not otherwise know about the festival, improve sales, and build a loyal fan base in key markets. Leading up to the festival, your role within the street team is to be a part of our  word-of-mouth marketing that takes place throughout multiple communities. Qualities we are looking for from you are outgoing nature, friendly, and the ability to actively engage others. 


Workshops 

Workshops primarily take place during the morning and afternoon. 

Workshop volunteers will help facilitators set up, take down and sign up participants for each of their classes. This will include being proficient in setting up the sound for presenters to use during presentations. You will also be required to aide with some set up and tear down of the workshop space.