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WHAT'S INVOLVED:
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Time Commitment:
Krew Members
work either:
a) A total
of sixteen (16) hours during the festival
(September 12th, 13th & 14th, 2008
or
b) Twenty-four
(24) hours total if working before or after,
but not during the event.
Krew Members who want to give more time can!
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Benefits:
- 3-day Festival
Pass
- Parking
- Krew Camping
- Meal while
working
- T-Shirt
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Skills & Training:
We are always in need of responsible Krew Members. We are looking for talented, energetic, enthusiastic folks who love Festivals to help maintain the high quality of this annual event. We are looking for folks with all sorts of different skills. Most Festival Barter Krew jobs do not require specialized skills (there are a few exceptions & will be noted). All Krew Members must contact their Coordinator who is responsible for scheduling & coordinating them & making sure their area runs smoothly.
Training
occurs at one of two group meetings at the Festival Site
in September:
1)
First at the Festival General Meeting at 9 pm and
2)
Then at Individual Krew Meetings.
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The Individual Krew Meetings can be scheduled before or after the General Meeting (Thursday, September 11th, 2008), Check with your Coordinator.
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Positions Available:
There are MANY different types of jobs for which we need Krew Members for at the Festival ranging from Parking Lot Crew, to Security to Helping out in the Kitchen. See below:
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Member Opportunities |
Check-In
Working the front gate checking in staff, volunteers, artists, etc.. (must have experience dealing with lists and computers) |
Day Parking
Help coordinate and direct cars entering the festival site throughout the festival day and night. (Need to be able to be on feet for extended periods of time and be in the sun) |
Kamping
Coordinating and directing cars and people to their kamping areas. (Need to be able to stay on feet for extended periods of time and be in the sun) |
Hog City Diner
All facets of food service work. Ability to follow directions appreciated. |
Fencing
Construction, installation and removal of temporary fences around the property |
Site
Creating and maintaining the infrastructure of the site. This can range from debris removal, moving tables, fixing pipes (strength, technical & mechanical skills appreciated). Flexibility with tasks a must. Pre- and Post- event availability helpful.
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In Tents
Setting up and taking down of large shade tents around the festival site (strong back and ability to follow directions appreciated). |
Kidlandia
The Earthdance Kidz Village is organized by Magikidz (www.magikidz.com)
. If you are interested in assisting the Kidz Village Staff in entertaining and coordinating this special children's area, please contact Audette directly at audettesophia@yahoo.com |
Repsycology
Pick-up and sort garbage and recycling as well as maintain grounds. A big part of the "greening" of Earthdance. |
Rock Med
Rock Med (www.rockmed.org) is a San Francisco based organization that handles our Medical Team. Contact Rock Med directly if interested musicmed@surewest.net. Be sure to mention Earthdance and include your name, medical certificate, and number where you can be reached. |
Fire Safety
Watching and assisting in any fire emergencies. Previous fire control experience preferred. |
Security
Assist the public & staff with needs. Responsible for gate control, maintaining rules and regulations. Maintaining harmony at the festival through peace and respect. |
Armadillo
Pet patrol - an arm of security dealing with any animals brought on site illegally
Night Hogz |
Night Hogz
Overnight security - graveyard. |
Town Patrol
A branch of security. Earthdance staff presence in the town of Laytonville - making sure that the local community is being respected. |
Transport
Transporting krew, artists and equipment to various locations within the festival grounds. Must be very reliable. Drivers license required. |
Marketing (Pre Event)
Street team promotion at other events and locations. Help spread the word. Serious applicants only. |
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Returning Krew Members:
Please
take our Festival Krew Member Survey
Returning Krew Members are given preference if you apply early
enough.
If you are a returning Krew Member & wish to work in the same department as last year, please complete the Krew Member application form online. An email confirming your application will be sent to you from the Festival Krew Coordinator. Your details will be passed onto the Department Head of your selected area, who will then contact you.
If you are a returning Krew Member wishing to work in a different department, please complete the Krew Member application form online & indicate your preferences of departments.
The Festival Krew Coordinator will discuss these possible changes with you & then forward your details onto the relevant Department Head.
Please note, that the Festival Krew Coordinator will make every effort to place you in your preferred 'new' department. However, positions are limited & returning Krew Members remaining in the same department will be given priority.
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LOGISTICS:
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Mandatory
Krew Meeting
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There is a mandatory meeting at 9:00 pm on
Thursday, September 11th at
Black Oak Ranch.
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Krew Check-in
Krew Members must arrive Thursday, September 11th, 2008 at Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, CA, anytime after 8:00 a.m. to check in with your Krew Koordinator.
Location:
NEXT TO BOX OFFICE.
Hours:
Thursday 8 am – 12 am (check-in
will be closed from 9pm - 10pm for Krew Check-in)
Friday 8 am – 12 am
Saturday 8 am – 4 pm
No Early Arrivals
unless requested to do so! If you haven’t been
confirmed for a Krew Position, don’t arrive looking for
work!
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Krew Meetings:
Attend your
Krew meeting. LEARN THE NAME OF YOUR KREW;
MEET YOUR KREW KOORDINATOR. Get clear on your job. Plan to work
at least 24 hours if pre-event/post-event; or 16 hours during
the event.
Your Krew
Koordinator will assign your Schedule for the weekend.
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Pre-Event Wristbands
If you work
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or before 8 am on Thursday,
you need a Pre-Event Wristband to be on the Festival Site. Coordinators
arrange appropriate wristbands for their pre-event workers.
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Monday Departure:
If
you don’t have an assigned job for after show,
we expect you to leave on Monday.
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KAMPING & OTHER KREW "NEED TO KNOWS"
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Kamping
Krew
Kamping is provided in our Designated Krew Kamping Area.
No
Krew Kamping in Public Areas.
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Respecting Quiet
Respect your
fellow krew members who work early and late throughout the weekend
and may be sleeping at any hour.
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What to Bring:
A hat, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, a flashlight & extra batteries, food or money for food: Excellent food fare is available at many food booths to benefit community non-profit groups. (Krew Members will receive a meal only while working a shift.)
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What NOT to Bring (Major General No-Nos)
No glass or
alcohol is to be brought into the concert bowl!!
No generators are to be brought on-site!
No animals!
No BBQs! No Fires! No Candles! No Nitrous Tanks! No Fireworks!!!!
(Anyone with fireworks will be asked to leave.)
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Child Safety
All Krew with
attending children (including teens): You are responsible at all
times for your children, even in Krew Camp! Non-Krew teen family
members must camp with parent or guardian.
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Parent Guidleines
*Please don’t
treat Kidlandia as a day care center. We encourage all parents
to participate in the activities.
*Children
can easily get lost. Please locate a good rendezvous point in
the Festival & let your children know where it is, in case
they get lost.
(The Security Booth is a great place).
*We will be
placing bands on all young children. Please make sure you take
your child to the Box Office or Security Booth for a band, if
you didn’t receive them when you checked in.
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FESTIVAL KREW AGREEMENTS:
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Festival Krew Code of Ethics:
As an Earthdance
Krew Member:
1. I realize
that I am subject to a code of ethics similar to that which binds
the professionals in any field.
2. I, like
them, assume certain responsibilities & expect to account
for what I do in terms of what I am expected to do.I will honor
the goals, rules, & regulations of the festival.
3. I interpret
“Festival Krew Member” to mean that I have been accepted
as a "partner-in-service" & I expect to do my work
according to standards set out by the festival organizers.
4. I understand
that the shirt (marked staff) is my uniform.
5. I will
refrain from using alcohol and/or drugs before or during my work
shifts, or at any time while wearing my staff shirt.
6. I understand
that as a Krew member, I represent Earthdance and will act in
a manner that reflects positively on the event.
7. I promise
to take to my work an attitude of open mindedness, to be willing
to be trained for it, & to bring to it my interest & attention.
8. I believe
my attitude toward Krew work should be professional. I believe
that I have an obligation to my work, to those who direct it,
to my colleagues, & to the public.
9. Being eager
to contribute all that I can to the goals of festival, I accept
this code of ethics, to be followed carefully & cheerfully.
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Festival Krew Obligations:
Krew Members are one of the mainstays of this festival - without their dedication & effort, we could not put the Festival on each year. Each Krew Member represents the "face" of Earthdance, & thereby is an ambassador for our organization. Earthdance expects that they will be enthusiastic, friendly, helpful, & professional at all times during their Krew shifts. It will be important to report on time & ready to work to all shifts to which you have been assigned.
In addition,
Krew Members are required to:
* Sign & return one copy of their Festival Krew Member Application/Contract.
*Attend the Training Meetings held at the Festival site (Black Oak Ranch). Attendance at our General Krew meeting is mandatory for all Krew Members & indicates a Krew Member's commitment to completing their job assignment. Meeting is held at 9 pm Thursday, September 11th, 2008 at Black Oak Ranch.
Individuals
who miss the training meetings & do not communicate with their
Area Coordinator are subject to being replaced.
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BECOMING A FESTIVAL KREW MEMBER:
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Application Process
Fill out the Online Application completely.
You are not confirmed until you receive our Confirmation Letter!
The application form will be available until all positions are filled.
After submitting your application, If you are selected, you will receive confirmation and further instructions, including contact information for your designated Krew Koordinator.
Thanks for your Interest!
Other
Useful Information:
- Develop a community
and ask questions. Our attitude will be one of openness, friendliness
and respect toward all people and the environment around us.
- Check in at designated
area 15 minutes before scheduled shift.
- Be prepared to work
your shift when reporting for duty. Bring water, snacks,
appropriate clothing and a flashlight (if nighttime) when coming
on your shift.
- Please camp in designated
areas. Be prepared. Bring essential camping gear.
- Respect the Fire Lanes.
Any vehicles or tents blocking fire lanes will be removed.
- Swim at your own risk.
As always, we ask that you be respectful of the natural environment.
Please Do Not use any soap or shampoo in or near the river.
- For ecological, economical
and other practical reasons, carpooling is strongly encouraged.
- No animals!
- No vehicle ins and
outs!
- Pack out what you pack
in! Recycle! Recycle! Recycle!
- Drink water, wear sunscreen,
wear a hat, wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared for any kind
of weather, etc.
- No campfires at all.
- No vending, especially
food or drugs.
- Be knowledgeable about
where facilities are
(water, toilet, security, fire suppression and communication equipment,
etc.)
- If using a radio, state
the person's name you are contacting, your name, and your purpose.
Keep it brief.
- Bring a portable radio
to listen to Hog Radio at FM 88.1!
- Be safe.
- Have fun, care for
one another, and help make it work and REMEMBER TO WIGGLE!!!
Questions?
Contact Kerry
Morgan, Krews Koordinator, at
festivekrew@earthdancelive.com
or call (707) 443.4426,
EDKREW
PO Box 5421
Eureka, CA 95502
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2008 KREW ONLINE APPLICATION ]
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