Our festival is 100% volunteer-powered! We bring together over 200 volunteers to create the magic and we would love for you to join our team!
Volunteer Passes & Perks
4 hours of volunteer work = day pass (same day)
12 hours of volunteer work = free weekend pass
24 hours of volunteer work = weekend pass + delicious meals
Workbees
Join our Workbees to earn your festival pass by helping with setup and cleanup! Volunteers assist with tasks like setting up stages, painting, organizing, and general site prep. Carpentry skills are a plus! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
If you would like to attend any of our workbees, please join us at the Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society building on Saturdays in June. Please be sure to fill out the Volunteer Application!
2025 Work Bee Dates:
TBD
Time:
10am to 5pm
Where:
The BVFMS Building – located at the Bulkley Valley Fairgrounds.
2701 Pacific Avenue, Smithers, BC V0J 2NO
Directions:
Drive into the fairgrounds, keep left. You will see a small red wood building past some trees on the right side: that is the Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society building.
Apply Now / Contact us
Please complete the electronic form here >>
If you would like more information on volunteering for the Smithers Midsummer Festival or to ask us questions, please send an email to Kaileigh at: volunteerbvfms@gmail.com.
Area Descriptions
Children’s Area
- Hanging out with kids and ensuring a safe, fun environment.
- Activities may include crafts, tie-dye, face painting, the famous maze, and more.
Instrument Lockup
- Protect the tunes and the tools!
- Provide responsible handling and secure storage of instruments and equipment.
Volunteer Center
- Help manage the volunteer drop-in center.
- Ensure volunteers rotate where needed.
- Offer information to performers, volunteers, and festival guests.
First Aid
- *Valid Level 3 First Aid holders only.
- We want to ensure everyone stays safe and can get the help they need.
Festival Ambassadors
- Tending to public relations, informing guests of events, stage information, activities, rules, and amenities.
- Monitoring passes and helping to connect emergency personnel when needed.
- Mandatory pre-festival training to review security protocols and emergency procedures.
Merchandise
- Assist with organizing and selling Midsummer and band-specific merch.
- Retail experience is an asset.
Security
- work closely with Ambassadors to maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere. A valid security ticket is required.
Hospitality
- Join the kitchen team in providing nourishment to performers, staff, and volunteers.
- *Pre-festival training may be required.
Environment
- Keeping the grounds clean.
- Help keep the recycling system flowing, so the grass can keep growing!
Shuttle Driver
- *Valid driver’s license required.
- Help drive the shuttle that gets performers to and from the festival grounds.
Stage
- Assisting production staff in staging the music equipment for the bands.
- *Position requires experience with sound equipment, lighting, and stage management.
Gate
- Welcome festival guests, collect admission and camping fees, direct traffic, distribute programs, answer general queries, and monitor ID and festival passes.
- *Some pre-festival training may be required. Cashier experience an asset.
Sound
- Help put the music in this music festival! Experience required, though there may be opportunities to mentor and grow your skills!