Volunteer

We would love to welcome you to our CAF Volunteer Family! Most volunteer openings occur onsite at Littlefield Celtic Center in Mount Vernon, however there are a small number of volunteer opportunities throughout the year at other locations including Bellingham, Edmonds, and Mount Vernon.

Please note, due to licensing and insurance, we can only accept volunteers aged 16 and over. All volunteers agree to a background check and must sign a hold harmless agreement. We ask that all of our volunteers work to create a friendly and warm atmosphere at our events, remembering you are a representative of CAF. Fill out this form to join the volunteer list!

Event Opportunities for Volunteers

Concerts & LCC Events – Year-round, average shift 4-5 hours. All shifts occur at Littlefield Celtic Center – 1124 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon.
- Set-Up: Set up Great Hall with tables, tablecloths, utensils, centerpieces etc. Set up foyer with check in table, décor, etc. Prepare coffee.
- Greeter: Welcome guests as they arrive, check name off guest list. Sell drink tokens and tickets (if applicable). Must be comfortable with a credit card machine and handling cash.
- Bartender: Set up bar (table, tablecloths, bus tub, ice, drinks, cups, etc.) and serve drinks. Occasionally will sell drink tokens. Must have MAST permit.
- Server/Busser: Serve plated food, bus tables, keep buffet stocked, refill coffee cups and waters. Must have Food Handlers Permit.
- Dishwasher: Help with dishes at food events. Requires standing for long periods and some heavy lifting.
- Sound Engineering/Support: Providing soundboard monitoring for artists during their shows. Sound engineering knowledge required.

Highland Games – Second weekend in July, average shift 4+ hours. Held at the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon, this event could not happen without the support of so many volunteers! From set up to tear down and everything in between! Some examples:
- Parking & Traffic: help direct cars trying to park onsite and offsite, check parking passes. Requires standing for all or most of the shift.
- Entry Gates: Scan pre-purchased tickets, sell tickets, greet attendees, provide directions, hand out programs, etc. Must be comfortable with using credit card machines and handling cash. Requires standing for all or most of the shift.
- Membership Sales: Sell CAF memberships in lieu of attendees purchasing tickets. Requires lots of handwriting and attention to detail. Must be comfortable with using credit card machines and handling cash.
- Sell Highland Games Merchandise: Sell merchandise at “store front”. Must be comfortable with using credit card machines and handling cash. Requires standing for most of the shift.
- Beer/Whisky Tent: Check IDs, put on wristbands, sell drink tokens, bus and wipe down tables. Must have a MAST permit to pour drinks. Requires standing for most of the shift.

Bellingham Celtic Festival - September, average shift 3-4 hours. Held at various locations around downtown Bellingham over multiple days. Many of the locations are all ages, some are 21+.
- Greeter/Check-in: Welcome guests as they arrive, check name off guest list. Sell drink tokens and tickets (if applicable). Help answer questions about the event. Must be comfortable with a credit card machine and handling cash. Requires standing for most of the shift.
- Selling BCF Merchandise: Selling festival merchandise. Must be comfortable with using credit card machines and handling cash. Requires standing for most of the shift.
- Sound Engineering/Support: Providing soundboard monitoring for artists during their shows in some of the smaller venues. Basic sound engineering knowledge required.
- Hanging Posters: Help spread the word about the festival by hanging posters at local businesses and noticeboards throughout your city.

Other Ongoing Needs

Info Table & External Events – average shift 4 hours. Occasionally CAF hosts a table at external events (e.g. Tulip Festival Street Fair) as an opportunity to introduce the organization to the general public. Duties may include handing out brochures/fliers, talking to the public about CAF, and set up and tear down.
Hanging Posters in Your Community - Help spread the word about upcoming CAF events by hanging posters at local businesses and noticeboards throughout your city.
Building Maintenance - Cleaning and maintenance of the facility and equipment includes housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing floors, washing windows, kitchen upkeep, scrubbing chairs and tables.
Photography - Photograph onsite (LCC) or offsite events, performances, occasional arranged photoshoots. Must provide own camera.
Gardening – Spring/fall commitment as needed. Help keep Littlefield Celtic Center’s gardens thriving! Plant flowers in spring, weed as necessary.

If you are interested in being added to the list for volunteer opportunities, please fill out this form with your areas of interest and we’ll be in touch soon!

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