ATTENTION - NEW INFORMATION!
We’re doing things a little bit differently this year for volunteer sign-ups!
1) We are no longer using this forum post as the primary method for signing up to volunteer.
If you are interested in volunteering, we will now be accepting sign-ups exclusively through the CFT registration site (Which will be referred to as ConCat).
Volunteer Sign-Ups are expected to open on Sunday, June 1st at ~12pm and will close on Sunday, June 8th at ~12:00pm.
This forum post will be for questions and informational purposes only! Feel free to ask questions or voice any concerns in the comments below, however please note that we will not be accepting volunteer applications from replies to this post.
On June 1st at Noon PST, you will be able to access the volunteer form by clicking on this link and signing into your CFT Registration account!
2) We are changing what is required to earn a +1 when volunteering. We are trialing a new set of requirements for volunteering that we hope will make the credit structure more equitable between departments and easier to schedule for.
The new reward structure is as follows:
- Working (1) Setup or Teardown shift (about 8.5 hours) will earn you Priority Credit
- Working (2) shifts in Kitchen, Safety, Registration, or GoFur (about 6 hours) will earn you Regular Credit
- Working (3) shifts in Kitchen, Safety, Registration, or GoFur (about 8.5 hours) will earn you Priority Credit
- Working (1) shift for Kitchen Deep Clean will earn you Regular Credit
A reminder on volunteer credit terminology:
- Regular Credit: Guaranteed registration for only yourself for the following year (No +1).
- Priority Credit: Guaranteed registration for yourself and a +1 for the following year.
Regular Credit and Priority Credit Volunteers still both receive the standard discount on next year’s admission (50% off base attendee).
Please select ALL of the shifts you would be interested in helping with. The more shifts you select, the easier it is to accommodate our volunteers. There is no limit to the number of shifts you can select from any or all of the departments; however, please keep these considerations in mind:
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Volunteer sign ups will still attempt to honor the “First come, First serve” ethos, and selection for jobs will factor in the time your application is submitted.
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We will try to assign a person to the shifts required to earn their Priority or Regular Credit and not over or under assign.
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Exceptions to this are for Setup/Teardown. If you would like to volunteer for both setup & teardown shifts, please tick the box in the “Setup & Teardown” section of the form.
- Please note: Volunteering for both setup & teardown will not earn you additional perks, however, assignment to those shifts may be prioritized for any volunteer willing to do both.
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Exceptions to this are for Setup/Teardown. If you would like to volunteer for both setup & teardown shifts, please tick the box in the “Setup & Teardown” section of the form.
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If you indicate interest for a shift but you aren’t selected, we will put you in a standby list.
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If you indicate interest in a department but do not specify any shifts, you may be placed into any open shift as needed.
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If your interest or availability for volunteering is too restrictive, we might not be able to fit you.
This post will be updated after sign-ups and scheduling are complete.
If you have questions or concerns about this new process, please feel free to post a comment in this thread, or email info@campfiretails.org and we will do our best to answer your questions!
To help you prepare for our new sign-up process, I have included a link below to a screenshot of our volunteer form in ConCat. The form is pretty well set in stone, but may be subject to minor changes up to the opening of volunteer sign-ups.
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Hark, Hark! Gather Ye 'Round, Noble Campers! 
I am Beans, thy humble Volunteer Coordinator, and I bid thee welcome as we prepare once more to gather 'round the bonny flames of Campfire Tails! As the stars twinkle o’erhead and tales of valor echo through the woods, allow me to be thy guide through the enchanted realm of volunteering this faire season! 
Why, thou askest, should one pledge their time to such endeavors? The answer lies in Volunteer Credits and many thanks! Peruse yon digital scroll to uncover the many blessings thou shalt earn for thy noble service:
https://campfiretails.org/volunteer
We want to make sure that everyone willing to volunteer their time and energy gets what they hope for out of it while helping out a great cause for all attendees. Positions will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis depending on the time your application in ConCat is submitted, and I will update this post once the schedule is completed!
Please keep in mind that you must be registered & paid to volunteer!
Of course, if there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to send an email to info@campfiretails.org and we’ll get you to where you need to be! Doesn’t matter what your question is about, we’ll do our best to answer it.
With that, here are the categories where people can help out!
Setup
Construction manager = @Intruder
Construction crews to help set up the facilities for the convention are absolutely vital, and often understaffed! If you have the physical ability to lift, carry, and go wherever needs help the most, this spot’s for you! You must be physically capable of lifting and carrying heavy objects and working in the sun and heat. This is not an easy job and requires physically capable volunteers.
Setup begins the morning of Wednesday, July 30th. For those volunteers who can be in the area/arrive by 10 am, we will meet at the CFT storage unit in La Pine, OR. Stay posted for additional details. For those volunteers who will arrive after 12 pm, please join us at the campsite. Please do your best not to arrive any later than 2pm!
Setup volunteers may be requested to assist with remaining setup work on Thursday. Please do your best to be available until early afternoon on Thursday to finish up any remaining setup related duties.
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Teardown
Coordinator = @Intruder
The opposite, of course, of setup. These people are the ones making sure everyone gets home on time and everything’s put away snugly for next year. Volunteers will be needed at the CFT storage unit to unload the trucks.
Teardown starts on-site after Breakfast on the Monday at the end of con. Teardown typically runs most of Monday and into late morning on Tuesday. Please anticipate staying for “Staff night” on Monday night and loading out with them on Tuesday by noon.
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Registration & Swag
@Morse and company
Two volunteers needed for each shift to greet campers, process registration, and hand out badges and swag. Volunteers will need to sign an NDA.
Thursday 12PM - 2:30PM
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Thursday 2:30PM - 5:00PM
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Friday 12:00PM - 2:30PM
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Friday 2:30PM-5:00PM
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Saturday 11:00AM - 1:00PM
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Safety
Safety Leads: Curly and Fox
Safety is what makes sure the fun time everyone is having remains fun. Safety volunteer shifts consist of being at the safety tent and handing out supplies such as band aids and ibuprofen to anyone who asks, collecting items brought in for Lost and Found and assisting safety staff on rounds. No safety experience, first aid or CPR training is needed. Just a desire to help those who need it is all we ask.
Please note - Safety sign-ups will be handled outside of ConCat as needed by our Safety leads. The sign-up form on ConCat will ask about shifts you would be interested in volunteering for with safety, however, assignment to safety positions or preferred shifts is not guaranteed. Safety staff may reach out to you through your preferred contact method to discuss volunteering for safety positions.
Please make sure you select other jobs you are interested in as a fallback in the event you are not selected for any of these positions.
- Thursday 2:00PM - 6:00PM
- Thursday 6:00PM - 10:00PM
- Friday 2:00PM - 6:00PM
- Friday 10:00PM - 2:00AM
- Saturday 6:00PM - 10:00PM
- Saturday 10:00PM - 2:00AM
- Sunday 10:00AM - 2:00PM
- Sunday 6:00PM - 10:00PM
- Sunday 10:00PM - 2:00AM
Kitchen
Chefs de cuisine = @Beauchamp
The field kitchen is what brings so many of us together with fond memories. Make this part of your day-to-day and help make that nostalgia possible!
The day will be divided into two shifts -
- Breakfast: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- Dinner: 4:00PM - 7:30PM
During the shifts, you’ll be expected to work on a variety of tasks, including prepping ingredients with knives and mandolins, cooking and grilling, serving, as well as dish washing and clean-up. If there’s something you’re unfamiliar with, don’t worry! Part of the fun is learning new skills you can use at home, and we are happy to teach!
Thursday
Dinner (4:00PM - 7:30PM)
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Breakfast (9:00AM - 12:00PM)
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Dinner (4:00PM - 7:30PM)
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Saturday
Breakfast (9:00AM - 12:00PM)
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Dinner (4:00PM - 7:30PM)
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Breakfast (9:00AM - 12:00PM)
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Dinner (4:00PM - 7:30PM)
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Breakfast (9:00AM - 12:00PM)
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KITCHEN DEEP CLEAN (MONDAY)
Kitchen deep clean keeps our gear in tip-top shape before heading into storage. Gloves, scrapers, and soap are provided, just bring your elbow grease! Please report to the kitchen after breakfast on Monday.
Working 1 shift in Deep Clean is enough to earn you a Regular Credit giving you access to the event the following year!
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Gofurs
Coordinator = @beansyboi
GoFurs are our go-to hands when something needs done! Checking trash cans, restocking facilities, and general handiness are what’s needed most. And the best part? You’ll get radios!
GoFur shifts will be divided into two 4-hour shifts per day -
- AM Shift: 10:00am - 2:00pm
- PM Shift: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
In an effort to streamline and centralize our helpers for everyone’s benefit, people who sign up to be GoFurs will spend their time (when not otherwise doing duties) at the Safety Tent.
Thursday
PM Shift (4:00pm - 8:00pm)
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AM Shift (10:00am - 2:00pm)
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PM Shift (4:00pm - 8:00pm)
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AM Shift (10:00am - 2:00pm)
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PM Shift (4:00pm - 8:00pm)
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AM Shift (10:00am - 2:00pm)
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PM Shift (4:00pm - 8:00pm)
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REMEMBER! Everyone must be registered to help out!
Whether that means signing up ahead of time, or a spur of the moment assist while at camp, please make sure that I or another supervising staff member gets your registered name and badge ID down.
As much as we appreciate people giving what they can, if your name doesn’t get noted, you won’t earn anything toward that credit you might’ve wanted. We want to avoid that whenever possible so record-keeping is key! Be sure to check in with your department lead (Or the volunteer coordinator) at the start and end of each shift, and we will get you marked down.
Let’s have a great weekend! 
Beansy~ 
CFT Volunteer Coordinator
beansy@campfiretails.org