Jason Jamison (drummer for Tenth Avenue North) Recalls Creation:
Creation started, for me, when I attended my first Creation Festival at two years of age. I have been to Creation 23 out of 30 years of my life. Some of the best times were when I was a teen and began to realize that Creation was about music, God and worship. Creation was instrumental to me becoming involved in Christian music.
The moments that really stick out in my mind are the times of worship, and, for me, that sums up Creation quite a bit. That’s one of the reasons I now enjoy playing at Creation. I know they have an emphasis on worship and not just entertainment. It’s not just about jumping up and down but about worshiping our Creator; just like the banner says it is, “A Tribute To Our Creator.”
The first Creation I missed was because I was out touring with “Tenth Avenue North.” We toured for about six years and then we got word that there was a possibility of us playing at Creation! I remember, like, geeking out! I was so excited. I couldn’t understand how this could happen; from standing in a crowd, looking up on stage to now being on stage at Creation. Now the person on stage might be me! It was just kind of a weird moment.
I was so nervous the first year we played and all my family was out front cheering.
We played about 10am in the morning. About mid-set, a huge gust of wind came through and a water-filled tarp came down on my drums and me. Kind of funny,
just when you think it is all about you, God humbles you and wakes you up that this is not about me – it’s about Him.
As we have played Creation, being back stage and meeting Pastor Harry Thomas and the staff of Creation and the faces I have known, I have had the chance to get to know their heart behind why they do the festival. They really want to focus in on people meeting with God. As 10th Avenue North continues to come back to Creation we are hopeful that we contribute to that goal.
We are excited to be back at Creation in 2012, and to be part of a festival that was so huge in my childhood and teenage life, and to come back and hopefully give back to a festival that gave so much to me as a young person. We want to get people excited and play our music, but we want to leave the stage knowing people have met God and have been changed by His presence. That’s our goal when we play at Creation.
Watch The Video Below To Learn More About Tenth Avenue North
After reading and agreeing to the Terms and Conditions listed below, click the button and continue to the sign up page to JOIN the 2012 Creation Street Team for FREE.
Once you register, you will be sent an email with links to promotional material (flyers, posters, stickers, ecards, links to webpages, etc.) your free unique referral code.
You will then put this unique referral code on all the promotional material you hand out, and when anyone buys a regular priced full event ticket to Creation 2012 and uses your unique referral code at the iTickets checkout page, you will be awarded one point.
You will also be emailed your own unique URL that you will be able to email or post to Facebook, Twitter, etc., and whenever someone uses your unique URL to buy tickets, you will be rewarded one point per regular priced full event ticket sold.
These points will add up to different prize levels...the more tickets you sell, the more points you will get, and the more prizes your will earn!
The person who sells the MOST TICKETS will win the GRAND PRIZE.
The 2012 Prizes for are as follows:
Creation T-Shirt --------------------------------- 5 Points
1 Full Event E-Ticket ---------------------------- 10 Points
Hot Shower Passes ------------------------------ 15 Points
Front of line for autograph session ------------- 20 Points
50 Pastor Harry Dollars (used to purchase onsite food)---------25 Points
2012 GRAND PRIZE:
(Street Team Promoter with most ticket sales by June 15, 2012 for Northeast and July 6, 2012 for Northwest)
2 All-Access Backstage Passes including Catering and Side Stage view of the concerts
Autographed PRS Guitar signed by Creation artists
Terms and Conditions:
One Regular Priced Full Event Ticket equals One Point. All other ticket types including Group Tickets, Day Tickets, and Two Day Tickets are NOT valid and will NOT be counted as sales or points. Group and Youth Groups CANNOT participate. (If you are a group, please check creationfest.com for Group Discounts.) The street team promoter MUST be an individual. Reserved Group Camping is NOT provided. Limit one prize at each level for each street team promoter. If you sell 10 Regular Priced Full Event Tickets, you will receive one FREE E-ticket, emailed to you one week prior to the event. Please provide a valid email address. Street team promoters are responsible for their own transportation to and from the festival. Points are counted from the minute you get your code, until June 15, 2012 for Creation Northeast and July 6, 2012 for Creation Northwest. Non-ticket prizes will be distributed on site at the festival, location to be determined and will be communicated via email week of event. The Grand Prize winner will be notified by June 18, 2012 for Creation Northeast and by July 9, 2012 for Creation Northwest.
Here is what a few Volunteer Staff said at Creation 2011…
"Not only were my Supervisors amazing, but they created an environment in which serving others came first."
"I absolutely had a blast. I made friends and met so many wonderful people."
"I've been attending Creation for about 14 years – this was my third year volunteering. It has added a whole new wonderful dimension to Creation for me! I could never go back to not serving there!"
"It was an enjoyable time and great way to become more involved in the festivities."
"I enjoyed every bit of it. It was an amazing time serving and seeing all the different types of people that come to Creation Fest."
Whether you're by yourself, with a group of friends, or your whole youth group, volunteering gives you the opportunity to make new friends and have tons of fun, while being part of a life-changing experience.
"2012 Applications Coming Soon"
Creation Festival Volunteer Creed
As a Creation Festival Volunteer I am committed to doing my best for the Lord and for His
glory. As a servant of Jesus Christ and of the Creation Festival I commit to treating all volunteers,
festivalgoers, supervisors, support staff and administration staff with the utmost love and respect as
exemplified by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
As a Creation Festival Volunteer I am committed to being drug and alcohol free while serving at the festival.
I am also committed to not giving drugs or alcohol to anyone else.
Christian Standards of Living - These traits are STRONGLY encouraged to
be part of every Volunteer's life:
A strong relationship with Jesus Christ is expected.
Be faithful in regular church attendance.
Be a student of the Word of God.
Be a person of prayer.
Abstain from anything that could possibly hinder your relationship with God.
There should be evidence of the fruit of the Holy Spirit in your life.
Strive to please God in every area of your life.
There should be evidence of your life being a positive Christian influence on
other people.
Code of Conduct
Creation Festival volunteers are expected to always maintain a high standard of conduct, keeping in mind
what would best represent the Lord Jesus Christ at all times. Creation Festival volunteers should refrain
from participating in illegal drugs, alcohol consumption, illicit sex, adultery, fornication, cheating, gossip,
strife, rebellion, ungodly attitudes, police arrest, plagiarism, or use of profane language. The practice of
these or any other areas of misconduct, which are not in accordance with the beliefs of Creation Festivals,
are grounds for release from duties or denial of volunteer application.
Any person convicted of a sex crime under Megan's law or similar State reporting
agency is barred from serving on volunteer or paid staff for the safety and protection of
participants.
This code of conduct applies at all times.
Unacceptable Activities
Generally speaking, we expect each person to act in a mature and responsible way at all
times. If you have any questions concerning any work or safety rules, or any of the
unacceptable activities listed below, please contact the Creation Festivals office for
an explanation.
If you commit any of the actions listed below, or any other action not specified but
similarly serious, you may be released from your duties pending an investigation of the
situation.
Theft.
Falsification of Creation Festival's records.
Failure to follow safety practices.
Sharing confidential Festival information.
Threat or the act of doing bodily harm.
Willful or negligent destruction of property.
Use and/or possession of intoxicants, drugs or narcotics.
Harassment.
Immoral, unlawful, or indecent conduct.
Use and/or possession of firearms, weapons, or explosives on Creation Festivals
property (excluding authorized armed security officers).
The provision of this policy is not a guarantee of its use. Creation Festivals reserves the right to release any
volunteer from their duties at any time, with or without reason. Additionally, Creation Festivals reserves the
right to prosecute any volunteer for any of the above infractions.
Anti-Harassment Policy
One of Creation Festivals guiding principles is to provide a great environment and to treat
each other with respect and dignity. Accordingly, Creation Festivals strictly prohibits sexual
harassment or harassment on the basis or race, color, national origin, physical or mental disability,
age, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This prohibition applies to all supervisors, volunteers, vendors, or customers. No person is expected
to tolerate any conduct prohibited by this policy from anyone while volunteering or attending Creation
Festivals.
Harassment Defined
Sexual harassment prohibited by this policy includes any unwanted sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, or visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for decisions
affecting the participation of the volunteer; or
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an
volunteer's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive
working environment.
The following is a partial list of conduct that would be considered harassment.
Unwanted sexual advances or propositions.
Offering benefits in exchange for sexual favors.
Leering, making sexual gestures, displaying sexually suggestive objects or
pictures, cartoons, calendars or posters.
Making or using derogatory comments, comments about a volunteer's body or
dress, slurs, or sexually explicit jokes.
Written communications of a sexual nature distributed in hard copy or via a
computer network, suggestive or obscene letters, notes or invitations.
Physical conduct such as unwanted touching, assault, impeding or blocking
movements.
Making or threatening retaliation after a negative response to sexual advances
or for reporting or threatening to report sexual harassment.
Volunteer Information - Volunteer Background Check
Prior to becoming a volunteer with Creation Festivals, a background check may be conducted. Background
checks may consist of a criminal record check and/or driving record history.
Driver's License and Driving Record
Volunteers whose work requires operation of a motor vehicle must present and
maintain a valid driver's license and follow the Creation Festivals Use of Ministry
Vehicles rules.
If you have questions about our Code of Conduct please contact:
Q: How old must I be in order to volunteer? A: You need to be 14 by the time the festival starts.
Q: My sister is 12, can she hang out with us while we're serving? A: For the safety of the volunteer, the young person, and our attendees, we do not allow persons under 14 to serve on staff. We also can't allow non-volunteers to 'hang out' with those who are working.
Q: What kind of identification is required at check-in? A: You must provide a valid, government-issued if you are 18 or older. If you are 17 and under, a school ID or another ID with your photo on it will work, if your parent or guardian accompanies you to check-in.
Q: Do you provide food, sleeping accommodations and/or transportation for volunteers? A: No, volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the festival, as well as their own food, tent and sleeping equipment. There are some food vendors on-site during the festival.
Q: What day must I arrive? A: If you are a full-time volunteer you are required to enter the festival on Monday evening between 6 and 10 PM.
Q: I would like to serve with a friend. How do we indicate that? A: On the confirmation step of the application, you will see a box in which you can type final comments. Put your request in that box. We work hard to try to make those requests happen!
Q: Can I just help with setup? A: Setup is by invitation and is open only to people who are volunteering during the festival.
Q: I am leading a group of people. How do we all sign up as a group to volunteer? A: We don't have a group sign-up option. Please have each person submit their own application.
