Errand Runner
Setup, During, Breakdown

Run errands for the Site and Administrative Crews. Must have your own reliable vehicle – applicants with a truck or car with large cargo area preferred. You will be reimbursed for mileage.

Firewood 
Setup, During, Breakdown

Firewood Crew’s job is to process firewood and distribute it to our many fires in preparation for the event. If you are handy with a chainsaw or a splitting maul, then the firewood crew is the perfect crew for you. This position requires attendance of all of Setup and Breakdown.

First Aid
During Event

Administer first aid at the gathering. Must have experience with treating common wounds experienced from outdoor living, adventure and crafting. Herbalists, nurses, wilderness first responders, and other professional health practitioners are welcome to apply. Please describe your experience and training in your application.

First Aid Lead 
During Event

Calling all experienced nurses, paramedics, and emergency room physicians! The First Aid Lead is an “on call” position. Instead of having a set schedule, they carry a radio at all times to respond to medical emergencies (should they arise). This superhero is willing to respond to medical calls throughout the night. In the event of an emergency, they work closely with the Health and Safety Coordinator and/or the Security Lead. They are welcome to attend classes or help with the fantastic herbalists at the first aid booth during the day. This position is not only an extremely important and valued role, but also a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of alternative modalities and work in collaboration with experienced herbalists.

This position may not be right for you at this time if:
-You require a full, uninterrupted night of sleep
-You are not easily woken or fully functioning if you were to be woken up
-You are not interested and excited to sleep near the first aid booth
-You have little to no hands-on experience or expired certifications
-You are the single caretaker of a minor on site and are unable to leave the minor unattended during a medical situation that requires your full attention
Please consider applying as a first aid booth volunteer instead. Your help is still needed and appreciated!

Owl Gate Keeper (Full or Partial Trade)
During

The Owl Gate Keeper is someone who ideally wants to turn in early and head to bed. They will be on call at night but are still welcome to catch some sleep. They will camp at the main gate and keep watch (from their campsite) to monitor incoming traffic. This position is ideal for someone who isn’t camping alone but is not camping with children either! This position could be ideal for a couple (as two partial trades) or a person with a friend or two who would be down to camp with them. 

Parking (Full or Partial Trade)
Setup, During, Breakdown

Set up parking lots, help people park, welcome folks to the event, and maybe wear a cool vest! Crewmembers must have good spatial awareness and the ability to be simultaneously assertive and welcoming. You’ll be working closely with our Site Crew.

Photography 
During Event, Post-Event
Take high-quality photos during the event. This material is used to reach out to folks throughout the year who are looking for what we have to offer. All content created will remain the intellectual property of The Firefly Gathering. You’ll be working with our Marketing Coordinator to complete ~4 hours per day of photography at the event, plus one round of basic editing and photo transfer (for a total of 20 hours at event, and a maxiumum of 10 post event). Staying for full event is preferred, potential partial trade for weekend also considered. Note: at this time we are giving preference to folks who can photograph in the evenings. Please include a link to samples of your work with your application.

Registration
Setup, During Event

Be the first to greet folks as they arrive at the gathering! Register and direct participants as they arrive. Must be available starting the Monday before the event. This is a great position for those who are friendly, organized, have great people skills, and don’t mind the hustle/calm ebb and flow. 

Safety                
During

Do you practice your communication skills often? Are you experienced in deescalation and setting boundaries? Practicing your own personal awareness as well as an awareness as to what’s going on around you? We need you to help keep things running smoothly. This will not be a traditional work trade position. It is an “on call”/”roaming” position. You will work closely with our Health and Safety Coordinator to make sure people are adhering to the community’s boundaries (for example, not swimming at night or leaving unattended children in the lake).

Shuttle Driver (Full or Partial Trade)

During Event

Help shuttle folks from our satellite parking lot to the main gathering site. This is ONLY a Full Worktrade if you have a vehicle that can pull a trailer full of folks with their gear in the back of the truck (we have the trailer). We will compensate you for gas.

Site Hand
Setup, During, Breakdown

Help with carpentry, plumbing, clearing and other infrastructure projects onsite leading up to the gathering, and/or assist a Site Staff Member during the event. Specific schedule and hours will be arranged with the Site Manager. We’re especially looking for experienced carpenters.

Tarps 
Setup, Breakdown

Tarps Crew is responsible for the setup of all the shelters for the event. Tarps crew is a lot like a class in that you will learn several very useful knots and how to erect a tarps or canvas structure. Must be physically capable, focused, and able to follow directions. This position requires attendance of all of Setup and Breakdown.

Truck & Trailer Driver 
Setup and Breakdown

Must have a truck able to haul a trailer. If you have a flat-bed trailer we could use, that would be awesome, but it’s not required. We will compensate you for gas. Promptness and ability to keep a schedule are crucial. You will need to be on-call at some points, especially during Setup. As a Truck & Trailer Driver you will be responsible for moving materials (with additional helping hands) from off-site storage locations to the site.  Please be local to the Asheville area.

Videography 
During Event, Post-Event

Take high-quality footage during the event, and/or help manage and edit the material we collect throughout the gathering into small pieces for publication. This material is used to reach out to folks throughout the year who are looking for what we have to offer. All content created will remain the intellectual property of The Firefly Gathering. You’ll be working with our Marketing Coordinator for this 20 hour trade.

Youth Program
During Event

Work alongside professional educators in the magical Youth Village with a maximum of 15 total hours in person with children, and up to an additional 2 hours for staff meetings and setup/breakdown. Must have experience working with children and be kind, patient, flexible, and attentive, with the ability to lead/support nature-based activities with groups. Our wonderful Youth Program Staff will provide programming ideas and structure. We invite you to collaborate in the process by bringing your individual gifts and passions to Youth Village!

To apply, please provide 2 references, list any relevant experience, and share your level of interest and comfortability in leading activities with children, specifying what you hope to bring to Youth Village.