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Summer is the time for various festivals, including music ones that take place outdoors. Working as a volunteer at such events is the dream of many music lovers... Listening to music for free, getting backstage, and attending the evening party—what could be better?
In reality, it`s not all rosy as it seems. At least, if you believe people who have personally been volunteer skins. Here’s one of the stories...
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Help with toilet cleaning
Yes, that`s also part of the regular volunteer`s duties. And the pay for such work is minimal...
Duties at the stage
It seems like what could be more awesome and better? In reality, the main task for people standing at the stage is to rescue those crushed against the barrier by the crowd to prevent a fatal outcome. Therefore, volunteers have to be extremely attentive, and there`s no time for music, even if your favorite band is playing.
Letting people backstage
This is one of the most popular requests addressed to volunteers. The problem is that many of them (for example, those controlling entry to the area) haven`t been backstage during the entire festival and haven`t seen the artists...
Alcohol prices
Drink prices don`t depend on volunteers. Don`t complain to them about it, and certainly don`t blame them. Address such questions to the organizers.
Beer is not food!
If you start drinking only alcohol from Friday, don`t be surprised if you feel sick on Sunday....
Insults
The first volunteer`s task is to help spectators in difficult moments. When they start speaking rudely, insulting, and getting personal, that desire disappears. Friends, be more polite, it`s in your interest! And don`t forget that a volunteer can call for help from law enforcement representatives.
Splashing with urine
Standing duty at the barrier isn`t particularly good for one reason. Volunteers standing there are regularly splashed with yellow liquid from cups, and it`s not beer. Simply, some people are too lazy to go to the toilet, and they think their little mischief won`t be noticed....
Don`t forget that volunteers have eyes!
If you think it`s enough to just turn to the fence to pee, you`re very mistaken. Everyone sees you, and your behavior disrupts public order.
To be alone—use a tent
Having sex in the middle of the crowd isn`t the best idea, but doing it in the toilet holds up the line...
Spectators` tricks
They try all sorts of ways to sneak in alcohol: a bottle hidden in hair; wine in a container taped to the stomach with a plaster; schnapps poured into a sunscreen bottle... I think that`s enough, otherwise, I`m helping the violators...
75 percent of time is spent on those who are drunk
People consume such huge doses of alcohol that it ends with resting in the bushes. And that`s in the best case...
Don`t hide what you`ve taken...
If you feel bad and a volunteer asks what you`ve taken, never lie to them, whether it`s alcohol or something more serious. Our task is to help you, not to punish...
Many medics are also volunteers
This is another reason to show respect. A person spends their vacation to help you in case of sunstroke, a broken nose, or bruised ribs that you got falling from a pyramid built by your friends...
Never roll in the dirt!
You can`t even imagine how many people have managed to pee in it, not wanting to run to the toilet.
Volunteers are people too
Most volunteers are young, single, and love adventures. Therefore, in the evenings, they also want to have fun, because they know that what happens at the festival stays at the festival...
We pray for cloudy weather
If it`s hot—expect a lot of sunstrokes. When it`s cooler—people will definitely have forgotten warmer clothes at home and suffer from hypothermia... Warm, cloudy weather with light rain is the best you can hope for.
But overall, festivals are grand!
Despite everything, during the festival, you can meet a lot of good and positive people and even find a friend for life....
In the end, we wish everyone a good summer vacation, wherever it may be.
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