What Is A Fringe Volunteer?
Fringe Volunteers are the hardworking people of the Hamilton Fringe Festival. Every year, approximately 95 volunteers come out and dedicate their time and energy into making the Fringe Festival a huge success. They are the backbone of the entire festival, and without them, much of what we do would not be possible!
What We Ask
- Attend the volunteer training / orientation session.
- Work a minimum of 12 hours of your time throughout the Festival (three 4-hour shifts).
- Wear a 2010 Hamilton Fringe Festival t-shirt and backer button while on duty.
Volunteer Positions
Volunteers are entrusted with many different responsibilities, depending on what duties need to be filled. The volunteer positions available for this year’s Fringe include:
Backstage/Technical
Assist with lighting, staging, cleaning, performer assistance, etc.
Fringe Club
Serve alcohol, check identification, handle cash, cleaning, etc. Smart Serve certification required.
Billeting
Host one or more members from out of town theatre companies at your home.
Box Office
Manage ticket and backer button sales, reservations, group sales, etc.. Must be comfortable with basic money handling, speaking with the public, etc.
Load In/Tear Down
Carry theater equipment, handle art, set-up signage, etc.
Marketing Crew
Putting up posters, handing out programs and flyers, manning promotional booths, etc.
Office Support
Paperwork, answering the phone, counting money, etc.
Usher
Handling tickets, speaking with the public, etc.
Venue Captain
Attend additional training sessions, train other volunteers, commit to a minimum of 5 volunteer shifts (approximately 20 hours), etc.
Volunteer Rewards
Volunteers are given a free Fringe t-shirt and backer button to wear at all of their volunteer shifts. Volunteers are also given a Fringe Coupon for each four hour shift worked, which entitles them to see a show for free!
Sign Up To Be A Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering at this year’s Fringe, fill out the online Volunteer Sign Up Form and submit it to us! Make sure to correctly fill out all of your contact information (name, e-mail, phone number) so the Volunteer Coordinator can contact you. As a volunteer you will need to attend a Volunteer Orientation Session to learn all about the various jobs. If you have any questions at all, please e-mail us at
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Download the Volunteer Sign-Up Form and email it to
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At The Orientation
- Meet the Fringe staff including the Volunteer Coordinator
- Discuss with Fringe staff what volunteer position is best for you
- Sign up for your Festival shifts
- Get information about this year's Fringe Festival
- Have ALL your questions answered
- Leave feeling prepared for your first shift at the Hamilton Fringe Festival
To facilitate your orientation, we suggest bringing the following:
- Your schedule (so you can sign up for shifts)
- A pen and paper
- Anyone you know who is interested in volunteering
- Any questions you may have
- Your smiles and good energy
We look forward to seeing you at the Fringe!
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