A. Rules and Guidelines. Acceptance of a volunteer position constitutes agreement to comply with all rules, guidelines, state and local laws as well as all policies as stated in the site rules for the Realms Unknown Festival including but not limited to the Anti-Harassment Policy as described in our event rules and policies page.
B. Camping. Modern camping space will be provided for volunteers whose volunteer hours qualify. This area will have water and a trash dumpster for your use. Please remove all belongings (including trash) at the end of the event. This area is not accessible to any who are not participants of the event, including family members.
C. Medical. The Realms Unknown Festival is able to provide emergency care to all volunteers as needed and without consent, if a volunteer is unable to consent at the time such care is needed. Realms Unknown is not responsible for any expenses related to emergency services or care provided.
D. Expectations. Volunteers shall perform duties as scheduled at times and locations assigned. Events take place rain or shine. Volunteers are subject to costuming and conduct guidelines as designated by the Realms Unknown Festival.
Volunteers agree to the following conduct guidelines:
Display control, respect, and professionalism in all activities on the Realms Unknown Festival Property.
Refrain from any behavior, communication, or activity which may impair positive public perception of the Realms Unknown Festival, its activities, and its cast/crew/staff/merchants/volunteers.
Use good judgment and demonstrate respect to others and the Realms Unknown Festival organization as a whole, as it pertains to any/all postings/comments on both personal and on social media sites and public platforms both written and digital.
E. Photo/Video/Audio Release. Acceptance of a volunteer position gives consent that all photographs/video/audio taken during the event are property of the photographer(s) and may be used by the Realms Unknown Festival in advertising, publications, promotional email campaigns, websites, and other materials or media for current or future events. In giving this consent, The Realms Unknown Festival and the photographer(s) associated with the event are released from responsibility for any violation of personal or proprietary rights the performer may have, and does not imply further compensation.
F. Volunteer Dress Code.
1. Staff Shirt, if needed for position, will be provided by WRAES. Personal clothing will be clean and in good repair. Shorts, if worn, will be mid-thigh length. Shoes will be closed-toe. Flip Flops and sandals are not allowed while volunteer work is being done.
2. Costuming, if required, for position will be supplied by Volunteer and be in accordance with posted costume guidelines.
3. Safety equipment, if needed, will be provided by WRAES. This includes, but is not limited to: Safety harness, masks, gloves, safety goggles.
G. Minor Volunteers.
Minors will be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times while volunteering for the Realms Unknown Festival.
Parent/Guardian will sign agreement for said minor.
H. Perks for Volunteers.
1. Event passes, camping, swag
2.Water provided while on site and volunteering.
3. Food/Snacks when available. Special diets may be accommodated.
4. Cast & Crew Party at the end of the event.
5. Sign off for community service hours if needed.
6. New friends for a lifetime
7. Experience assisting to produce a large event (looks great on the resume!)
Hold Harmless Agreement
The undersigned hereby agrees to hold harmless, the Realms Unknown Festival, Dryad Glen, the Lewis River Golf Course and/or any staff thereof, or any person involved with the Realms Unknown Festival On September 8th, 9th, and 10ths 2023 at 3209 Old Lewis River Rd, Woodland, WA 98674 for any or all damages to persons and property resulting from acts of God, theft, vandalism, injury or medical emergency
Hold Harmless also includes set up and tear down of events or activities which may occur several days prior and after the event dates of September 8th through the 10th.
Further: the above-mentioned persons, group, or organization, shall be held harmless from any cause or action, claim or petition, filed in any court or administrative tribunal, arising out of said event, including all costs, attorney’s fees, judgments or awards.