Volunteer

Welcome to Darklands, where community thrives and every guest is embraced as part of our family.

Behind the scenes, a vibrant network of volunteers from diverse fetish organizations and clubs powers our event, from managing entrances to keeping the bars buzzing and ensuring everything is pristine.

As our event continues to expand, we’re always seeking passionate individuals to join our team. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or new to the scene, there’s a place for you here. Come be a part of something special, forge connections, and make memories that last a lifetime. Join us in shaping the unforgettable experience that is Darklands.

What would you like to go for?

We need people for:

  • entrance
  • wristband check
  • bag check
  • drink token sale
  • bar
  • stage hands
  • stock management
  • cloakroom
  • build up
  • break down
  • steward
  • runners
  •  …

Join our team

Darklands thrives on the energy and passion of the amazing volunteers from supporting fetish clubs and organizations who keep the excitement alive year after year. If you’re keen to be a part of the action and lend a hand during the event, we’d love to have you on board! Simply fill out the form below to apply, and our volunteer manager will reach out to you shortly.  Let’s make Darklands unforgettable together!

With love and gratitude

Joining the volunteer team is not just about lending a hand, it’s about nurturing and strengthening our vibrant community. Your dedication and generosity contribute to the heart and soul of Darklands, and for that, we (and our guests) are truly grateful.

Each volunteer receives a daily expense allowance via the club or organization through which they are helping out. This expense allowance is set by law to cover any incurred costs, such as travel expenses.

But that’s not all! As part of our volunteer family, you’re invited to our exclusive annual Crew Party, where you can mingle, unwind, and celebrate with fellow volunteers.

And for those who lend a hand in cleaning or break down, there’s an extra treat—a warm invitation to join your team mates for a delightful dinner.

Thank you for helping to make Darklands an unforgettable experience for all of our guests!

Safety and insurance

Your safety matters at Darklands. As a volunteer, you’re covered by insurance  in case of an injury, for example. We prioritize safe working conditions, providing all necessary tools and materials. Remember, only undertake tasks you’re comfortable with and stay informed by communicating with your team leader.

Together, we’ll ensure a secure and enjoyable volunteering experience for all. Join us in creating unforgettable moments while contributing to our vibrant community at Darklands!

Practical

Welcome aboard! Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before your shift starts for registration. It’s crucial for legal and insurance purposes. 

After you register, our crew coordinator will guide you to your station, where you will receive a brief orientation based on the job description you will receive in the weeks leading up to the festival.

Expect your volunteer expenses, covering the fixed amount by law of up to €40/day for transport, food, and more, to be reimbursed within 6 weeks post-event. 

Join us in making Darklands an incredible experience while enjoying the perks of volunteering. And most of all, enjoy this unforgettable experience!

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Thunderwood bv respects the privacy of its website visitors, in particular their rights regarding the automatic processing of personal data. We have therefore formulated and implemented a policy on complete transparency with our customers regarding the processing of personal data, its purpose(s) and the possibilities to exercise your legal rights in the best possible way.

 

The current available version of this privacy policy is the only version that applies while visiting our website until a new version replaces the current version.

 

Article 1 – Definitions

 

  1. Website : darklands.be
  2. Party responsible for processing personal data (hereinafter “the controller”): Thunderwood bv, Lentestraat 12, 2018 Antwerpen, BE0843123604.

 

Article 2 – Access to the website

 

Access to and use of the website are strictly personal. You will refrain from using the data and information of this website for your own commercial, political, or advertising purposes, as well as for any commercial offers, unsolicited electronic offers.

 

Article 3 – Website content

 

All brands, images, texts, comments, illustrations (animated) images, video images, sounds and all the technical applications that can be used to operate this website and more generally all the components used on this website, are protected by the laws on intellectual property. Any reproduction, repetition, use of modification, by any means whatsoever, of all or just part of it, including technical applications, without the prior written permission of the controller, is strictly prohibited. The fact that the controller may not take immediate action against any infringement, cannot be considered as a tacit consent, nor of a waiver of any right to prosecute the infringing party.

 

Article 4 – Management of the website

 

To proper management of the site, the controller may at any time:

 

  • Suspend, interrupt, reduce or decline the access to the website for a particular category of visitors
  • Delete all information that may disrupt the functioning of the website or conflicts with national or international laws or is contrary to internet etiquette
  • Make the website temporarily unavailable to perform updates

 

 

 

 

Article 5 – Responsibilities

 

The controller is not liable for any failure, disturbances, difficulties, or interruptions in the functioning of our website, causing the (temporary) inaccessibility of the website or of any of its functionalities. You, yourself, are responsible for the way you seek connection to our website. You need to take all appropriate steps to protect your equipment and data against hazards such as virus attacks on the Internet. Furthermore, you are responsible for which websites you visit and what information you seek.

 

Article 6 – Collection and processing purposes of data

 

The controller processes the personal data as you provide it to us, for example by filling in our contact form for a newsletter or for by example a booking request for a hotel. Depending on the fields filled in by you, we process your name, address, e-mail address and telephone number.

We process your personal data so that we can email you to send our newsletter or to send your booking request to the hotel. We collect this data with your consent because this is necessary for the execution of an agreement. We do not store your personal data for longer than is strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which your data is collected.

The controller will not sell your information to third parties and will only provide  this information if this is necessary for the execution of our agreement with you or to            comply with a legal obligation.

 

 

Article 7 – Your rights regarding information

 

  1. Pursuant to Article 13 paragraph 2 sub b GDPR each data subject has the right to information on and access to, and rectification, erasure, and restriction of processing of his personal data, as well as the right to object to the processing and the right to data portability.
  2. You have the right to unsubscribe from our newsletter. This means that you can submit a request to us at privacy@darklands.be or you can also use our unsubscribe form on our website.
  3. If you have other complaints, you can contact us at privacy@darklands.be

Each request must be accompanied by a copy of a valid ID, on which you put your signature and state the address where we can contact you.

Within one month of your complaint, you will receive an answer from us.

Depending on the complexity of your complaint this period may be extended to two months.

 

 

 

Article 8 – Legal obligations

 

  1. In case of infringement of any law or regulation, of which a visitor is suspected and for which the authorities require the personal data collected by the controller, they will be provided to them after an explicit and reasoned request of those authorities, after which these personal data do not fall anymore under the protection of the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
  2. If any information is necessary to obtain access features of the website, the controller will indicate the mandatory nature of this information when requesting these data.

 

Article 9 – Collected data and commercial offers

  1. You may receive commercial offers from the controller. If you do not wish to receive them (anymore), please send us an email to the following address: privacy@darklands.be

 

  1. Your personal data will not be used by our partners for commercial purposes.
  2. If you encounter any personal data from other data subjects while visiting our website, you are to refrain from collection, any unauthorized use or any other act that constitutes an infringement of the privacy of the data subject(s) in question. The controller is not responsible in these circumstances.

 

 

 

Article  10 – Cookies

 

Our website is secured with SSL certificate

www.darklands.be uses a secure https connection. Thanks to the SSL certificate, all traffic to and from the website is automatically encrypted.

Cookies

To guarantee and follow up the proper functioning of this website, we need cookies. Cookies are small pieces of text that are stored on your device during the visit of www.darklands.be

 

Below you can read which cookies are active on this website.

 

Functional cookies

Used only during visit

Certain cookies, such as a "session cookie", are used on the website to enable services such as keeping a shopping basket or remembering a choice. This session cookie disappears when the browser window is closed and does not collect any personal data.

 

Analysis cookies

Do not store personal information

To improve our website, we would like to know how our website is visited and used. We rely on Google Analytics. This service uses analysis cookies. The IP addresses are anonymized, and Google may not share the data from our Analytics with third parties.

 

Tracking cookies

Permission based

With tracking cookies, we can measure whether the visitor has viewed a specific service or website and tailor content such as advertisements using Facebook Ads or Google Adwords for example. Tracking cookies are not enabled by default. They are only active if you continue browsing or if you accept all cookies in the cookie bar at the bottom.

 

Privacy-enhanced mode

Embedded YouTube videos will not immediately insert tracking cookies. These videos use the youtube-nocookie domain and YouTube only stores information if you choose to play the video.

 

 

Article 11 – Imagery and products offered

 

You cannot derive any rights from the imagery that accompanies any offered product on our website.

 

Article 12 – Applicable Law

 

These conditions are governed by Belgian law. The court in the district where the controller has its place of business has the sole jurisdiction if any dispute regarding these conditions may arise, save when a legal exception applies.

 

Article 13 – Contact

 

For questions, product information or information about the website, please contact: privacy@darklands.be

 

This privacy statement applies since 9th of august 2022 until further notice.