ATTENTION - IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
This will be a bit of reiteration about changes from last year, and updates on some new changes this year.
1) [Reiterating] 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 (Referred to as “ConCat”).
Volunteer Sign-Ups are expected to open on Sunday, April 12th at 12pm and will close on Sunday, April 19th at 12:00pm.
You are welcome to make changes to your volunteer application up to the closing of the form. Changes to your application after submission will not affect the timestamp or order the application was received. If you need to make changes to your form after it closes, you will need to reach out to info@campfiretails.org.
When it opens, you will be able to access the volunteer form by clicking on this link and signing into your CFT Registration account!
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.
2) [Reiterating] We have changed what is required to earn a +1 when volunteering. These changes are intended to make the credit structure more equitable between departments.
The reward structure is as follows:
- Working (1) Setup or Teardown shift (about 9 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 9 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 both receive the standard discount on next year’s admission (50% off base attendee).
ConCat Sign-Up Form Information
Please keep these considerations in mind when filling out the volunteer form:
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[Reiterating] Please select ALL of the shifts you would be interested in helping with. The more shifts you select, the easier it is to accommodate your preferences with everyone else’s. There is no limit to the number of shifts you can select from any or all of the departments.
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[NEW] All volunteer sign-ups submitted within the first 30 minutes will have the submission order randomized.
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There are several reasons for this:
- To discourage racing through the form and submitting just to be “first”.
- To allow time to read, understand and carefully consider the information in the form without pressure to submit quickly and without comprehension.
- To enable a slightly more fair sign-up process for people who may not be available immediately the moment sign-ups open.
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All applications received in the first 30 minutes will be processed first, in randomized order.
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All applications submitted after the first 30 minutes will be processed next, in the order they are received, with no randomization applied.
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[NEW] We will do our best to assign you to the number of jobs you indicate as the “Total number of shifts you are willing to work across all departments”.
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Keep in mind that there will not be enough work available for everyone who desires it to earn a +1 credit. All selected volunteers will be scheduled for enough work to earn, at a minimum, a regular credit.
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Make sure to submit your application early and indicate as broad of an availability as possible to maximize your chances of being assigned enough work for the +1 credit.
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[Reiterating] If you would like to volunteer for BOTH setup & teardown shifts, please select an option from the dropdown 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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[Reiterating] If you indicate interest for a shift but you aren’t selected for it, we will put you in a standby list.
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[NEW] Your indicated “Department Preferences” and selected shifts within each department will be used as the sole determining factors for scheduling you. No assumptions will be made.
- If your preferences and shift selections are too restrictive, we might not be able to fit you.
This post will be updated with the shift assignments after sign-ups and scheduling are complete.
If you have questions or concerns about this 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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Psst! Over here - under the pine needles! 
I’m Beans, your friendly Volunteer Coordinator, peeking out from behind a sun-warmed pinecone to welcome you to this year’s Campfire Tails!
The world has grown tall, the air is crisp, and the towering pines stretch endlessly above us. Among warm sunlit clearings, cool mountain breezes, and the scent of dry earth and pine needles, our little camp needs helping paws to bring it all together. As we prepare to scurry, build, and celebrate beneath the conifers and twinkling lights, I’ll be your guide to the grand adventure of volunteering. 
You might ask: what’s in it for a small traveler like yourself? Why, more than crumbs! Volunteer Credits and heartfelt thanks await those who lend a paw to make the magic happen. Take a peek at this well-worn adventurer’s guide to see what treasures you can earn:
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.
REMEMBER! 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!
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Construction
Lead: @Intruder
Construction crews to help set up and tear down 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!
To help with Setup/Teardown, you must be physically capable of lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50lbs and working in the sun and heat for extended periods of time. These are not easy jobs, and they REQUIRE physically capable volunteers.
Setup
Setup begins the morning of Wednesday, June 10th. For those volunteers who can arrive by 12PM, we will meet at the CFT storage unit in La Pine, OR. For those volunteers who will arrive after 12PM, please join us at the campsite. Stay posted for additional details. 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.
Teardown
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
Lead: @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
Leads: @matthews (Curly) and @foxbites
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
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Thursday 6:00PM - 10:00PM
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Friday 2:00PM - 6:00PM
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Friday 10:00PM - 2:00AM
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Saturday 6:00PM - 10:00PM
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Saturday 10:00PM - 2:00AM
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Sunday 6:00PM - 10:00PM
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Sunday 10:00PM - 2:00AM
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Kitchen
Lead: @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)
Friday
Breakfast (9:00AM - 12:00PM)
Friday
Dinner (4:00PM - 7:30PM)
Saturday
Breakfast (9:00AM - 12:00PM)
Saturday
Dinner (4:00PM - 7:30PM)
Sunday
Breakfast (9:00AM - 12:00PM)
Sunday
Dinner (4:00PM - 7:30PM)
Monday
Breakfast (9:00AM - 12:00PM)
KITCHEN DEEP CLEAN (MONDAY)
Lead: @Beauchamp
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! You will be expected to work through a checklist of day-to-day camp duties during your shift, completing tasks such as: Checking trash cans, restocking restroom facilities, refilling water/electrolyte stations and other miscellaneous tasks as needed around camp. The best part? You’ll get a radio!
GoFur duties require lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50lbs and working in the sun and heat. There are carts available for moving objects around camp, but the job may still be physically demanding and requires physically capable volunteers.
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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Friday
AM Shift (10:00am - 2:00pm)
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Friday
PM Shift (4:00pm - 8:00pm)
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Saturday
AM Shift (10:00am - 2:00pm)
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Saturday
PM Shift (4:00pm - 8:00pm)
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Sunday
AM Shift (10:00am - 2:00pm)
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Sunday
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