Volunteer Guidelines

Old Settlers Music Festival, April 17-20, 2008

Statement of Purpose and Scope

Old Settler’s Music Festival, Inc., a nonprofit civic organization (incorporated as Old Settler’s Bluegrass Festival, Inc.) produces a world class, first class, family friendly music event. The following guidelines recognize some of the critical items that every volunteer shall understand and comply with. Each volunteer will be expected to conduct themselves in such a way as to promote a “Texas friendly” atmosphere that will promote attendance for many years to come. We need your help in keeping “incidents” to a minimum.

1. Drugs and alcohol: The use, possession, sale, transfer, purchase or being under the influence of drugs is against the law. Volunteers represent the festival and as such, are required to remain free of the noticeable influence of illegal drugs, inhalants or alcohol during show times or while on festival business. Volunteers must not report for duty or be on festival grounds while under the influence of, or have in their possession while on festival grounds, any drug or alcoholic substance.

Violation of this drug abuse policy will result in immediate discharge from the festival grounds. Team Leaders will have the authority to discharge volunteers, and the circumstances surrounding the matter will not be considered. Affected volunteers are encouraged to seek assistance for themselves and their dependents. We do not require drug testing as a condition for volunteering.

2. Safety at OSMF is a top priority. All accidents are preventable. OSMF volunteers are responsible for their safety, the safety of their fellow volunteers and attendees. All injuries or accidents must be reported directly to your Team Leader or staff. The Team Leader must then report the injuries to an organizer of OSMF.

3. All OSMF volunteers must sign in when entering. Wristbands and badges must be worn at all times in full view.

4. An OSMF Team Leader may inspect without prior notice, if considered necessary, backpacks, purses, kits, packages, etc. entering or exiting festival grounds.

5. Each 12 hour work shift entitles a volunteer to a weekend pass with camping, a festival t-shirt, beverage tickets, and access to the stress management crew.

6. Volunteers MUST check in at the Volunteer Check in booth upon arrival at the festival. Booth hours/locations are:

Thursday: Camp Ben 9am-10pm
Friday: Salt Lick Pavilion 9am-10pm
Saturday: Salt Lick Pavilion 10am-8pm

Our Expectations:

1. Report to your team Leader ON TIME.

2. Strive for kindness, generosity, maturity, friendliness, honesty, civility and respect.

3. No rudeness, ridiculing, aggressive behavior, disrespectful language or irresponsibility.

4. Use best effort and perform quality work – stay on task.

5. Wear suitable clothing, reasonably clean.

6. Maintain excellent housekeeping, help remove rubbish and leave area clean for the next shift.

7. If you have complaints, issues and/or questions about any volunteer’s actions or decisions, please take it up privately with that person. Loud complaints in front of patrons about the festival or its staff does not solve the issue, nor does it enhance the reputation of the festival as a laid back, family friendly environment.

On behalf of the festival staff, we hope that you have a great experience. We appreciate your hard work.

Scott, Jean, Randy, Greg, Johnny

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