2013 VOW Festival Volunteer Application

Volunteers don’t just do the work ~ they make it work. - Carol Pettit

Voice of the Wetlands (VOW) is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to creating national awareness in restoring Louisiana’s coastal wetlands and therefore saving and preserving South Louisiana’s Cajun history, culture and environment .  Volunteers at the annual Voice of the Wetlands Festival enjoy an exciting experience and find it gratifying to serve a cause, practice one’s ideals, work with people, solve problems and enjoy the passion and enthusiasm of the Cajun culture.  Whether you’re a visitor or a local, help us bring this noble cause to the national platform – VOLUNTEER !!! (YOUR VOLUNTEER EXPENSES MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE)

We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give - Winston Churchill

Please complete the application and return it via email to vowvolunteers@live.com. Prior to the festival, we will notify you with up to date festival information and details for volunteering. Thank you for your commitment to VOW and your help in making this another successful year.

CONTACT:

Name (required)

Street/Mailing Address (required)

City, State, Zip Code (required)

21 years of age or older? (required)

Phone (required)
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Your Email (required)

Cell Phone
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Are you applying for volunteer as a member of a school/university/club/or organization?

  • If Yes, please provide the name of your school/university/or organization. If No, please enter "none":

FESTIVAL INTERESTS:
Please check at least three.

FESTIVAL AVAILABILITY
During which hours are you available for volunteer assignments? (please check all that apply)

Friday, October 11th:
 2pm - 4pm (Festival Setup)  4pm - 7pm  7pm - 10pm

Saturday, October 12th:
 10:30am - 2:30pm  2:30pm - 6:30pm  6:30pm - 10:30pm

Sunday, October 13th:
 10:30am - 2:30pm  2:30pm - 6:30pm  6:30pm - 10:30pm

Monday, October 14th:
 9:00am - 11:00am (Festival Teardown)

SPECIAL SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS
Do you have any special or unique skills/qualifications that could contribute to the festival’s continuing success?

Should the festival issue volunteer T-shirts, what is your T-shirt size?

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Name (required)

Relationship (required)

Street/Mailing Address (required)

City, State, Zip Code (required)

Home Phone (required)
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Work Phone
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Cell Phone
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Email Address (required)

OFFICIAL AGREEMENT

NOTE: As a volunteer of the Voice of the Wetlands Festival, you are representing the Voice of the Wetlands organization. Respectful, courteous and safe conduct is expected. Any misconduct deemed by the festival officials during your volunteer shift and/or while on festival grounds will be cause for your immediate dismissal.

By submitting this application electronically, I affirm that the facts set forth in this Volunteer Application are true and complete. I also affirm that I will agree, within reasonable standards, to provide diligent support in any area to which I am assigned and will perform my duties in a respectful, courteous and safe manner.

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