Volunteering

Archery • Arts and Sciences • Chirurgeon • Constables • Equestrian • Facilities • Gate • Headquarters • Heraldry • Hound Coursing • Lists (Armored Combat and Rapier Combat) • Marshallate (Armored Combat, Rapier Combat, Youth Combat, and Field Setup) • Newcomers • Production • Royal Liaison • Volunteers • Youth Point

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Attention Volunteers! Want to volunteer but not into the walk all the way to gate? Never fear, there's a Volunteer Shuttle that runs just for the purpose of getting our volunteers to and from your destination. Check in at Headquarters, which will be in a tent near merchants row 15-20 minutes before your shift and let us know that you need a ride to your volunteer location. At the end of your shift, let your shift supervisor know that you need a ride back and that person will radio for a pick-up. It might not be immediate, but we will do the best that we can to save your feet the long trek back. Please be considerate, courteous, and reasonable, the driver may not be able to take everyone at one time, or may not be able to give you door-to-door service, or may not be there exactly at the moment that you want, but it's better than not at all! We appreciate everyone that steps up to help make the war run smoothly!

How To Volunteer Sign up for any of these Volunteer positions below by signing up at Gate or Volunteer Point on site!

 

Archery

Archery Lists

Description: Assists in Checking Fighter Authorization and signing archers in.
Special Conditions: Authorized Archer, Range Master (RM), or Range Master-in-Training (RMIT)
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 1 per shift

Archery Lists

	Fri	Sat	Sun
8:30-10:30 AM	1	1
9-11 AM			1
1-3 PM			1
2-4 PM	1
4-6 PM	1	1	1

Archery Weapons Inspector

Description: Provide Weapons Inspections.
Special Conditions: Warranted Position - Range Master (RM) or Range Master-in-Training (RMIT)
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 2 per shift

Archery Weapons Inspector

	Fri	Sat	Sun
8:30-10:30 AM	2	2	2

Archery Range Marshall

Description: Observe/maintain safety on the Archery Line.
Special Conditions: Warranted Position - Range Master (RM) or Range Master-in-Training (RMIT). Wear sun protection.
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 3 hours
Volunteers Needed: 3 per shift

Archery Range Marshall

	Fri	Sat	Sun
8:30-11:30 AM	3	3	3
1-4 PM	3	3	3
4-7 PM	3	3	3

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Arts and Sciences

All instructors receive volunteer hours for teaching a class at Arts and Sciences. Check out the complete Arts and Sciences schedule.

Arts and Sciences Front Desk

Description: Help out at the information desk. Give people the schedule for the following day's classes, put away supplies, and close up tent at 5 PM.
Special Conditions: Must be able to talk to strangers comfortably
Teen Friendly? Yes
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 2 per shift

Arts and Sciences Front Desk

	Thu	Fri	Sat
3-5 PM	2	2	2

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Chirurgeon (First Aid) Staffing

Do you like blood, guts, and gore (or maybe bumps, bruises, and scrapes)? Sign up for a time slot with the Chirurgeons Guild. We need Warranted Chirurgeons, Chirurgeon-in-training, and Scribes (helpers). There are day shifts and night shifts. There will be lots to do and wonderful people to hang out with. All who participate will receive a token for service, credit for volunteer hours, and an invitation for an end-of-war revel.

There is also a Chirurgeons' Track of Classes in the Arts and Sciences schedule. For questions, contact Lady Blase di Angelo, Chirugeon, chirurgeoncaid-gww.org

Battlefield Chiurgeon

Description: Assist the Event Chirurgeon on the field, providing first aid care for injuries sustained during fighting scenarios.
Special Conditions: A Warranted position, please sign in at Chirurgeon's Point
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: Varies per shift

Battlefield Chiurgeon

	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
10 AM-12 noon		4	8
12 noon-2 PM	2	4	8	3
2-4 PM				3

Point Chiurgeon

Description: Assist the Event Chirurgeon, providing first aid care for injuries
Special Conditions: A Warranted position, please sign in at Chirurgeon's Point
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: Varies per shift

Point Chiurgeon

	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
12 midnight-2 AM (on radio)		1	1	1	1	1
2-4 AM (on radio)		1	1	1	1	1
4-6 AM (on radio)		1	1	1	1	1
6-8 AM (on radio)		1	1	1	1	1
8-10 AM (on radio)		1	1	1	1	1
10 AM-12 noon		1	1	2	2
12 noon-2 PM	1	1	2	2	2
2-4 PM	1	1	2	2	2
4-6 PM	1	1	2	2	2
6-8 PM	1	1	2	2	2
8-10 PM	1	1	2	2	2
10 PM-12 midnight (on radio)	1	1	2	2	2

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Constables

Constable-in-Charge (CIC)

Description: Supervises Constables on Patrol.
Special Conditions: Warranted Position. Notify Autocrat if you are willing to train
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 4 hours
Volunteers Needed: 1 per shift

Constable-in-Charge (CIC)

	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
8 AM-12 noon	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
12 noon-4 PM	1	1	1	1	1	1
4-8 PM	1	1	1	1	1	1
8 PM-12 midnight	1	1	1	1	1	1

Constable on Patrol

Description: Walk the site, go to parties, and keep the peace.
Special Conditions: NOT a warranted position. May be performed by CITs who may be trained on site during the event or others who have had a brief orientation from the CIC
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 4 per shift

Constable on Patrol

	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
12 midnight-2 AM (on radio)		*4	*4	*4	*4	*4
2-4 AM		*4	*4	*4	*4	*4
4-6 AM		*4	*4	*4	*4	*4
6-8 AM		*4	*4	*4	*4	*4
8-10 AM	4	4	4	4	4	4
10 AM-12 noon	4	4	4	4	4	4
12 noon-2 PM	4	4	4	4	4
2-4 PM	4	4	4	4	4
4-6 PM	4	4	4	4	4
6-8 PM	4	4	4	4	4
8-10 PM	4	4	4	4	4
10 PM-12 midnight	4	4	4	4	4

*Double hours

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Equestrian

Equestrian Aide

Description: Ground Crew, or Run Lists. Can train on the spot. Ground crew must be able to handle themselves safely around horses.
Special Conditions: Must wear closed-toe shoes. Use common sense to move out of the path of a moving horse. Not allergic to horses or hay.
Teen Friendly? Yes
Shift Length: 2.5 hour shifts
Volunteers Needed: 3 per shift (2 ground crew, 1 lists)

Equestrian Aide

	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
9:30 AM-12 noon	2	2	2	2
3:30-6 PM		2	2

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Facilities Assistance

Facilities Assistant

Description: Assists the deputy of Facilities on their rounds, restocking privies, and other general duties.
Special Conditions: None
Teen Friendly? Yes, with parent's consent.
Shift Length: 4 hours
Volunteers Needed: 1 per shift

Facilities Assistant

	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
8 AM-12 noon	1	1	1	1	1
12 noon-4 PM	1	1	1	1	1

Facilities Assistant: Privy Duty

Description: Cleaning, restocking of the small privy building nearest to where the West was camped last year. This position would be perfect for a geo-political unit to take control of to earn points for their group; or for a household to earn volunteer tickets. We have the supplies, you would just restock the paper, empty the trash into the dumpsters, sweep. Contact the facilities sub-steward for more details.
Facilities Steward: Dame Ismay of Giggleswick, facilitiescaid-gww.org
Special Conditions: None
Teen Friendly? Yes, with parent's consent.
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 2 per shift

Facilities Assistant: Privy Duty

	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
8-10 AM	*2	*2	*2	*2	*2
10 AM-12 noon	*2	*2	*2	*2	*2
12 noon-2 PM	*2	*2	*2	*2	*2
2-4 PM	*2	*2	*2	*2	*2
4-6 PM	*2	*2	*2	*2	*2
6-8 PM	*2	*2	*2	*2	*2
8-10 PM	*2	*2	*2	*2	*2
10 PM-12 midnight	*2	*2	*2	*2	*2

*Double hours

Facilities Assistant: Shower Truck

Description: Cleaning, restocking of the shower truck closest to the building where headquarters was last year. This position would be perfect for a geo-political unit to take control of to earn points for their group; or for a household to earn volunteer tickets. We have the supplies, you would just empty the trash into the dumpsters, and swab out the units. One morning shift and one shift after the post-fighter rush. Contact the facilities sub-steward for more details.
Facilities Steward: Dame Ismay of Giggleswick, facilitiescaid-gww.org
Special Conditions: None
Teen Friendly? Yes, with parent's consent.
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 2 per shift

Facilities Assistant: Shower Truck

	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
10 AM-12 noon	*4	*4	*4	*4	*4
4-6 PM	*4	*4	*4	*4	*4

*Double hours

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Gate

Gate Assistant

Description: Helping people fill out waivers, handing out gate booklets, volunteer cards & site tokens, filing finished forms. Will sometimes assist in the collection of site fees and making change. *Double hours given for 12 AM to 8 AM shifts.
Special Conditions: Adults (or vouched for / known responsible teens) needed to collect site fees. Ability to make change a plus.
Teen Friendly? Yes, see Special Conditions
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 4 per shift

Gate Assistant

	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
12 midnight-2 AM		closed	closed	*4	*4	closed
2-4 AM		closed	closed	*4	*4	closed
4-6 AM		closed	closed	*4	*4	closed
6-8 AM		*4	*4	*4	*4	*4
8-10 AM		4	4	4	4	4
10 AM-12 noon		4	4	4	4	4
12 noon-2 PM	4	4	4	4	4	4
2-4 PM	4	4	4	4	4	4
4-6 PM	4	4	4	4	4	4
6-8 PM	4	4	4	4	4
8-10 PM	4	4	4	4	4
10 PM-12 midnight	4	4	4	4	4

*Double hours

Gate Porter

Description: Meet and greet those arriving from near and far. Direct new arrivals to Gate and Registration. Also check for site tokens.
Special Conditions: None
Teen Friendly? Yes, with parental approval
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 2 per shift

Gate Porter

	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
12 midnight-2 AM		closed	*2	*2	closed
2-4 AM		closed	*2	*2	closed
4-6 AM		closed	*2	*2	closed
6-8 AM	*2	*2	*2	*2	*2
8-10 AM	2	2	2	2	2
10 AM-12 noon	2	2	2	2	2
12 noon-2 PM	2	2	2	2	2
2-4 PM	2	2	2	2	2
4-6 PM	2	2	2	2	2
6-8 PM	2	2	2	2
8-10 PM	2	2	2	2
10 PM-12 midnight	2	2	2	2

*Double hours

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Headquarters

Ice & Firewood Attendant

Description: Keep the populace happy by getting them ice and firewood that they have purchased. Keep the War Staff happy by giving out replacement radio batteries, making hot water for coffee and drinks for them.
Special Conditions: None
Teen Friendly? Yes, with an adult present.
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 1 per shift

Ice & Firewood Attendant

	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
7-9 AM	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
9-11 AM	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
11 AM-1 PM	1	1	1	1	1	1
1-3 PM	1	1	1	1	1	1
3-5 PM	1	1	1	1	1	1
5-7 PM	1	1	1	1	1	1
7-9 PM	1	1	1	1	1	1
9-11 PM	1	1	1	1	1	1
11 PM - 1 AM	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Heraldry

Heraldry Town Crier

Description: Stroll the grounds, making announcements of upcoming activities/events.
Special Conditions: Must be able to project vocally. Have walking stamina.
Teen Friendly? Yes, very
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 4 per shift

Heraldry Town Crier

	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
8-10 AM	4	4	4	4
2-4 PM	4	4	4	4

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Hound Coursing

Hound Coursing Assistant

Description: Assists with hound coursing activities. Setup, teardown, perimeter watch.
Special Conditions: Not allergic to dogs
Teen Friendly? Yes
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 4 per shift

Hound Coursing Assistant

	Fri	Sat	Sun
12 noon-2 PM	4	4	4

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Lists

Lists Assistant - Armored Combat

Description: Assists the List Officer in Checking Fighter Authorization at Gate and on the field.
Special Conditions: Warranted Position
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 2 per shift

Lists Assistant - Armored Combat

	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
10 AM-12 noon	2	2	2	2
12 noon-2 PM	2	2	2	2
2-4 PM	2	2	2	2
4-6 PM	2	2	2	2

Lists Assistant - Rapier Combat

Description: Assists the List Officer in Checking Fighter Authorization at Gate and on the field.
Special Conditions: Warranted Position
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 2 per shift

Lists Assistant - Rapier Combat

	Fri	Sat	Sun
7-9 AM			2
9-11 AM		2
10 AM-12 noon	2		2
12 noon-2 PM	2		2
2-4 PM	2		2
4-6 PM	2		2

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Marshallate

Armored Combat Armor Inspector

Description: Provide Armor and Weapons Inspections
Special Conditions: Warranted Position
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 4 per shift

Armored Combat Armor Inspector

	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
9-11 AM		4	4	4
11 AM-1 PM	4

Armored Combat Marshall

Description: Observe/maintain safety on the battlefield
Special Conditions: Warranted Position, but does not have to be MIT for boundary observers. Must wear closed-toe shoes, use sun protection.
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 4 hours
Volunteers Needed: Varies per shift

Armored Combat Marshall

	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
9 AM-1 PM		8	12	8
12 noon-4 PM	8
1-5 PM		8	12	8

Armored Combat Support Staff

Description: To help the marshals and armored combatants. (Keep track of their water and snacks, etc.)
Special Conditions: Non-warranted Position. Use sun protection.
Teen Friendly? Yes
Shift Length: 4 hours
Volunteers Needed: Varies per shift

Armored Combat Support Staff

	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
8 AM-12 noon
9 AM-1 PM		8	12	8
12 noon-4 PM	8
1-5 PM		8	12	8

Hay Bail Specialist

Description: Moving hay bails on Sunday Oct 5, Friday Oct 10, and Sunday, Oct 12
Special Conditions: Strong back and a willingness to help with both Armored Combat and Rapier Field.
Teen Friendly? Yes
Shift Length: TBD
Volunteers Needed: Varies per shift, additional help above the minimum appreciated

Hay Bail Specialist

	Sun Oct 5	Fri Oct 10	Sun Oct 12
TBD	*4+
10 AM		*4+
4 PM			*4+

*Double hours

Rapier Combat Armor Inspector

Description: Armor Inspector for Rapier
Special Conditions: Warranted Position
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 2 per shift

Rapier Combat Armor Inspector

	Fri	Sat	Sun
9-11 AM	2	2	2

Rapier Combat Marshall

Description: Observe/maintain safety on the battlefield
Special Conditions: Warranted Position, but does not have to be MIT for boundary observers. Must wear closed-toe shoes, use sun protection.
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 4 hours
Volunteers Needed: Varies per shift

Rapier Combat Combat Marshall

	Fri	Sat	Sun
7-9 AM			4
10 AM-12 noon	4	8	4
12 noon-2 PM	8	8	4
2-4 PM	8	8	4

Youth Combat Supervising Marshall

Description: Marshall the Battle Scenarios for Youth Combat and assist the Supervising Marshals with Armor/Weapons inspections.
Special Conditions: Required for Youth Combat Marshals Warrant. Must be a Youth Combat Marshal or Marshal in Training
Teen Friendly? Yes, for YCMIT's
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 4 per shift

Youth Combat Supervising Marshall

	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
9-11 AM				4
10 AM-12 noon	4
4-6 PM		4	4

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Newcomers Assistance

Newcomer's Point Assistant

Description: Staff the Newcomer Point
Special Conditions: Must be able to talk to strangers comfortably. Must have some Chatelaine experience or training, or be interested in on-site training.
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 2 per shift

Newcomer's Point Assistant

	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
10 AM-12 noon	2	2	2	2	2
12 noon-2 PM	2	2	2	2	2
2-4 PM	2	2	2	2	2
4-6 PM	2	2	2	2
6-8 PM	2	2	2	2

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Production

Production Aide

Description: Assists the Production Autocrat in providing infrastructure and assistance to the site as needed. May assist with other merchant-related duties or raffle setup duties.
Special Conditions: None.
Teen Friendly? At least 14 years old unless parent is working same shift/same position.
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 4 per shift

Production Aide

	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
8-10 AM	4	4	4	4	4
10 AM-12 noon	4	4	4	4	4
12 noon-2 PM	4	4	4	4	4
2-4 PM	4	4	4	4	4

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Royal Liaison

Royal Liaison Assistant

Description: Keep an eye on the Thrones and other Regalia once everything is in place before court. Ensure that no one disturbs the stage.
Special Conditions: Tactful and diplomatic behavior, to be able to ask people to leave without insulting them. Ability to radio for backup if necessary.
Teen Friendly? No
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 1 per shift

Royal Liaison Assistant

	Sat
5-7 PM	1

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Volunteers

Volunteer Assistant

Description: At gate, greeting volunteers, answering their questions, and assisting them with shift signup. Communicates with the volunteer autocrat or HQ as shifts fill up. At HQ, answer volunteer questions, exchange raffle tickets for time cards and possibly assist with setting up the volunteer raffles.
Special Conditions: None
Teen Friendly? Yes
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 2 per shift

Volunteer Assistant

	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
8-10 AM		2	2	2	2
10 AM-12 noon		2	2	2	2
12 noon-2 PM	2	2	2	2	2
2-4 PM	2	2	2	2	2
4-6 PM	2	2	2	2	2
6-8 PM	2	2	2	2

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Youth Point

Youth Activities Assistant

Description: Serve teachers as extra pair of hands, help chaperone teens, or tell stories and sing songs.
Special Conditions: Must be able to work with children. Autocrat will make this painless, even pleasant!
Teen Friendly? Yes, Teens 16 and up may volunteer to assist
Shift Length: Usually 2 hour shifts but may vary as to activity planned. Please see the volunteer log for exact times.
Volunteers Needed: 4 per shift

Youth Activities Assistant

	Sat	Sun
10 AM-12 noon	2	2
1-3 PM	2	2

Youth Activities Assistant: Teen Revel

Description: Serve teachers as extra pair of hands, help chaperone teens, or tell stories and sing songs.
Special Conditions: Must be able to work with children. Autocrat will make this painless, even pleasant!
Teen Friendly? Yes, Teens 16 and up may volunteer to assist
Shift Length: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed: 4 per shift

Youth Activities Assistant: Teen Revel

	Sat
8-10 PM	4

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