2010 Steward Application

Firstly, thank you for showing interest in becoming a volunteer steward for Oxford Folk Festival. My name is Cat, I am now in my second year of organising the lovely band of volunteer stewards for the festival. I had such a fab time at the 2009 festival I just couldn't resist coming back for more!

Please take a few minutes to read through the information below before completing your application form. While all stewards give their time voluntarily, we do need to make sure that all concerned are aware of the responsibilities that go along with being a steward.

In 2009 we had a really strong team of dedicated stewards, and it was a pleasure to work with you all. Without all your hard work the festival would simply not run smoothly. For me, the teamwork is the key. If you are going to be a member of my stewarding team I will be relying on you to take your position seriously - this includes turning up for shifts on time in a suitable condition to work, and working with and supporting festival and venue staff. In return, you can rely on me, my senior stewarding team and the rest of the festival staff to support you in your role as a volunteer steward.

In all matters and at all times during the festival, we need our stewards to act in a calm and professional manner. You are often the first point of contact with the public and you can make a big difference to their festival experience. We have a good relationship with our venues and the general public, and we would like to keep it this way!

Anyone who fails to honour their stewarding commitments without a valid reason will have their pass revoked and any future applications will be turned down. Harsh but true.

In general, stewards may be involved at any festival venues assisting at entrances/exits, information points, box office and any other areas where the movement of people attending the festival may need to be managed.

Shifts are usually four hours long (although you will obviously be allowed drinks/toilet breaks etc.) For giving 8 hours of your time over the weekend you will receive a pass to the Festival venues which can be used when you are not 'on duty'; alternatively anyone who can give 4 hours of their time will receive a pass for the Festival venues for that day. We will also need some extra special people who would like to spend a bit more time in the heart of the festival team and become senior stewards or team leaders. (As a reward you'll get my undying gratitude and access to my secret box of chocolate biscuits... oops, not so secret any more..!) There are a limited number of spaces available for this ultimate privilege, so be sure to let me know your relevant experience in the section on the form below.

You must be over 18 years old at the time of the festival to be a steward.

**There are only a handful of spaces left for indoor camping! Email Cat for details and a booking form.**

I look forward to working with you!

Cat Moore
Oxford Folk Festival Stewarding

 

1. Personal Information (* indicates a required entry)

* First Name

* Surname

* Address

Postcode

Telephone

* Mobile No. (for contact over the festival weekend)

* Email address (please take care when entering as all correspondence will be via email)

 

Students: Please give your home address

Address

Postcode

* Age Group - please select

* What is your usual occupation?

* Will you require indoor camping?


Please tick this box if you have any children under 5 accompanying you (Please note: Tickets for older children and accompanying adults must be purchased.)

 

2. Availability & Preferences

Please tick the appropriate box below:

I am volunteering to be an Oxford Folk Festival weekend steward.
I am willing to work 8 hours (two 4 hour shifts), which I understand may fall at any time of day.

I am volunteering to be an Oxford Folk Festival day steward.
I am willing to work one 4 hour shift, which I understand may fall at any time of day.

I am volunteering to be an Oxford Folk Festival Senior steward.
I am willing to work more than 8 hours (two 4 hour shifts + additional flexible time), which I understand may fall at any time of day.
I am also happy to take on some leadership responsibilities if necessary.

I am volunteering to be an Oxford Folk Festival Stewards' Team Leader.
I accept that I will have to work more than 8 hours (which will not necessarily fall in to the normal 4 hour shift pattern), and take on leadership responsibilities. My working hours will be agreed in association with Cat, the venue managers and the other team leaders, and may fall at any time of day.
I am local to Oxford and would be able to attend a meeting prior to the festival

 

* Which days are you available? (please tick all that apply.)
  Note: we are more likely to accept applications from people who are flexible about the hours they can work.

Friday 16th April

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Saturday 17th April

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Sunday 18th April

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I will contact you when I have read your application to let you know if you have been accepted as a steward. Please make sure you give relevant information in the section below to support your application, especially if you have applied to be a senior steward or team leader.
 

3. Skills and Experience

Have you acted as a steward with us before?


If yes please give details

If you have stewarded at other festivals please give details of the type of work you did:

Is there any type of work that you are physically unsuitable for?

Are there any other applicants with whom you would prefer to work?

*Which of the following have you got experience in and would be happy to help with? (Please tick all that apply)

Administration

Artist Liaison

Box Office

Door Keeping

Manual/ Heavy Work

Working with children

Working with people with disabilities

Other skills (please specify):

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list and you may be asked to do other things as well as those listed here!)

If you are fluent in a language other than English please specify:

Do you have a valid First Aid Certificate?


Do you have a Criminal Records Bureau Clearance?


 

4. Terms and Conditions

Please read the following Terms and Conditions carefully as they are an integral part of the application

You must be aged 18 years or older on or before 16th April 2010
You must be prepared to work approximately 8 hours over the weekend of the festival in exchange for your weekend pass (or 4 hours for a day pass for the day of working)
You are required to be vigilant and conscious of health and safety at all times when on duty
You must co-operate with the festival organisers at all times
Your children will not accompany you whilst on duty
You must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating substance whilst on duty.
 

Declaration

To the best of my knowledge the information I have given in this application is correct.
I have read and understood the terms and conditions of stewarding at the Oxford Folk Festival
and agree to abide by them.
* (please check box to agree)

Please tick the box if we can send you some publicity material to hand out amongst your friends?