VIHG Work Trade Application – Canadian Herb Conference

Work Trade Application Form

The Vancouver Island Herb Gathering Work Trade program is designed to offer folks a way to engage with the conference for a reduced ticket price in exchange for their assistance with various gathering related tasks. 

Work Trade Applicants are required to complete 10 hours of work trade in their designated assignment between Wednesday June 24 to Tuesday June 30 in exchange for a ticket price of $197.

It is mandatory that Work Trader Applicants be available during the hours of the conference (Friday June 26-Sunday June 28) as most of the tasks take place during this time period.  Set-up tasks will be completed on Wednesday June 24 and Thursday June 25 before the conference opens, and take down tasks will be completed on Tuesday June 30.

The process for the Work Trade Program is as follows:

1. Work Trader fills out application form on this page.
2. The Gathering Committee responds to applications  via e-mail.
3. If the application is successful, the Work Trader will be provided with a link to register for the Work Trade Pass. The Work Trader must buy a pass to be confirmed to the program.
4. Once the Work Trader has bought a pass, they will be assigned shifts in a designated area based on their preferences.
4. Meetings: We will host a Zoom Meeting prior to the Gathering to orientate you to our site, your Crew Leader and all the details regarding your position.

View Work Trade Position Details




    Have you attended the Kootenay or Vancouver Island Herb Gathering in previous years?

    Have you done work trading with us in previous years?

    I understand that completing the full 10 hours of work trade is required, and that if these hours are not completed, I will be responsible for the full registration cost.

    What are your TOP THREE work trade areas you'd like to do?

    What dates will you be available to work trade on?

    Do you have any special skills or experience that could contribute to the Vancouver Island Herb Gathering? (eg. Food Safe and food service experience, First Aid, Serve It Right, carpentry, electrical, floral design/decor, sign painting, etc)

    Anything else you want to tell us about yourself or how you can help?