2025 Public Safety Application Form -

Wicked Woods Public Safety Application

Thank you for applying to volunteer at Wicked Woods Music Festival 2025!

As a volunteer, you represent our organization and play a vital role in bringing our event to life. We appreciate your desire to contribute your time and energy to our event, which is why we are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive environment where you can utilize your skills or develop new ones. Members of our Public Safety Team are essential to the success of our event and we are so grateful for the extra skills that you bring to the Team! 

Shift Requirements

Volunteers must meet their hourly shift commitments to remain in good status: 
Important! Public Safety Team members may have a different combination of hours depending on department, but shifts will always remain within the total number of hours. 

  • Show-Time Volunteers: 24 Hours Total (3 - 8 Hour Shifts) 
    • Applies for Volunteer Shift Schedules FROM Thursday, August 29 – Monday, September 1
  • Pre-Show Volunteers: 32 Hours Total (4 - 8 Hour Shifts)
    • Applies for Volunteer Shift Schedules BEFORE Thursday, August 29
  • Post-Show Volunteers: 32 Hours Total (4 - 8 Hour Shifts)
    • Applies for Volunteer Shift Schedules AFTER Monday, September 1

Volunteer Deposit Policy

The expertise of members of our Public Safety Team is so essential to us, that it is our policy to waive the Deposit for Volunteers that are approved. We have a Safety Team that will be doing final approvals on the credentials submitted in these applications to ensure we build the strongest team possible. This is a bit longer process, but optimal Public Safety is our top priority. We will be in contact with you in 3-5 weeks about the status of your application.


Improved Onboarding Process

Secure Your Shifts in 4-8 Weeks!  

  • Initial Application Review: 3-5 Weeks
  • Notice of Approval & Next Steps
  • Complete Volunteer Agreement: ASAP
  • Wicked Woods Team will waive your deposit.
  • Receive Your Shift Schedule: In April for early applicants! After Above Steps
  • Accept Your Schedule and Secure Your Shifts
  • Attend a Digital Training Session with your Team lead prior to the Event. (TBA once Teams are assigned)

Volunteer Benefits

As a Volunteer in good standing, you will receive:

  • Early Entry to the event (24 hours before your first scheduled shift)
  • A Regular Parking Pass (21' and Under) for our designated Crew Camping area
  • Crew Shower Pass and Access Credentials 
  • Public Safety Team members will receive a T-shirt
  • Early Notification of Internal Roles and Opportunities 
  • Team-Building Contests, Games, and Giveaways

If you prefer to camp outside Crew Camping or bring an RV, you will need to upgrade your Parking Pass at full price. Please note that Crew Camping is mandatory for all Volunteer until Early Entry gates open, at which point you may move to your purchased camping lot.

Important: Volunteers must arrive the evening before their first scheduled shift in order to get oriented on site and properly rested for duties. 

International Volunteers

Only applicants with Canadian citizenship or legal eligibility to work in Canada will be considered. International applicants must hold a valid Working Holiday Visa.

First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Mobile *
Street Name *
City *
Province/State *
Postcode/Zip *
Date of Birth *
Do you have Canadian Citizenship or are eligible to work in Canada? *
If you are an international applicant, you MUST have a Working Holiday Visa currently in place.

Qualifications

Will you be 19+ on the dates of your availability? *
Wicked Woods is a 19+ event. All volunteers must be at least 19 years of age on the day of their first shift.
Please upload a photo of a valid Government Issued piece of ID.
Photo of Valid ID *
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Do you have a current First Aid Certificate? *
Please upload a photo of your current First Aid Certification
First Aid Certification *
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
What are your Professional Qualifications? *
Please list your certifications/qualifications with a brief description. Include any that may be relevant. 
Do you have a current license to practice in the province of BC? *
Please include photos of your certifications.
Photos of Certifications *
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Add another (Max 7)

Tell us about your past history volunteering with Health & Safety 

Describe your work experience and how long you have practiced in your current field? *
Tell us more about your past and current experience, any leadership roles, what your current practice is, etc.
Do you have Naloxone training? *
Are you willing to take Naloxone training as part of your orientation? *
We value the health and safety of all of our Guests and like to ensure that our entire Public Safety team has as much preparation as possible.
Have you volunteered for us before? *
yes
no
If yes to the above, please list your departments and preference: *
If you are already in our Discord server, please provide your user name.
Why would you like to volunteer on our Public Safety Team? *
What experience do you have at festivals? *
If you have other relevant experience outside of festivals, please give details:
Department First Choice *
Please select the your first choice for department placement.
Department Second Choice *
Please select the your second choice for department placement.
T-Shirt Size
Please attach a clear image of your face for your ID badge. *
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Volunteers on shift are fed their choice of a meat or vegetarian meal.
Meal Preference *
Are you comfortable lifting heavy items over 30lbs & working outdoors for extended periods of time? *
Are you Available to Volunteer Pre-Show? (Aug 22-28) *
Please select at least 4 consecutive dates during which you are available to volunteer. If applying for pre/post show teams, please note that this does not guarantee pre/post show placement and you may be selected for showtime shifts. 

Only select the dates you are certain you will be available and we will do our best to schedule you accordingly. Note: Once you have completed all steps you will be added to the priority shift selection list.
Pre-Show Availability *
[all]
Fri 22/Aug		[all]
Sat 23/Aug		[all]
Sun 24/Aug		[all]
Mon 25/Aug		[all]
Tue 26/Aug		[all]
Wed 27/Aug		[all]
Thu 28/Aug
[all] Morning
[all] Afternoon
[all] Evening
Are you Available to Volunteer during Show-Time? (Aug 29-Sept 1) *
Please note: Considering we are all Volunteering in order to attend the event, there is always a possibility that you will have a showtime shift scheduled.
Showtime Availability *
[all]
Fri 29/Aug		[all]
Sat 30/Aug		[all]
Sun 31/Aug		[all]
Mon 1/Sep
[all] Morning
[all] Afternoon
[all] Night
Are you Available to Volunteer after the Festival? (Sept 2-9)) *
Post-Show Availability *
[all]
Tue 2/Sep		[all]
Wed 3/Sep		[all]
Thu 4/Sep		[all]
Fri 5/Sep		[all]
Sat 6/Sep		[all]
Sun 7/Sep		[all]
Mon 8/Sep		[all]
Tue 9/Sep
[all] Morning
[all] Afternoon
[all] Night
Would you like to be scheduled with friends who are also volunteering? Please list their names

Friends who apply together, submit fees within the same time frame, and match their schedule and team preferences have a higher chance of being placed together.

Please provide their first and last name below. We will do our best to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee team placement.

First Name
Last Name
Email
Add another (Max 3)
Do you have a reference from a Wicked Woods team member?

Please provide the name(s), department(s), and describe your connection with each individual. Contact info can also be included.

Wicked Woods reference information: *
Health Concerns *
Please list any allergies, health concerns, or restrictions
Emergency Contact & Relationship to you *
This must be someone who will not be on site for the festival. Please provide their name, phone number, and relationship.