Volunteer opportunities for the 16th Annual Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass festival are now available… Join our festival family creating festival magic on Reservoir Hill!
Wide variety of volunteer opportunities available, including:
- Site construction/setup
- Gate monitors
- Box office
- Merchandise tent
- Debris Team
- First Aid
- Sound & Light Load In/Load Out
- Security
- Hospitality
- Festival greeter & on site vehicle traffic control
- Alcohol servers
- Festival Teardown Crew
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We depend upon each and every one of our volunteers to keep the festival running smoothly. In all positions you will be dealing with the public, so friendliness is a top requirement.
Volunteers are placed into specific shifts on a first come, first serve basis, with preference given to previous volunteers in good standing.
Eligibility:
You must be at least 17 to volunteer; alcohol servers must be 21 and many jobs require you to be 18 and over. Most volunteer positions require some mobility and physical endurance.
First time festival volunteers:
If you are applying as a first-time volunteer, you will be required to purchase a 3-day Volunteer pass for $95 before shift can be assigned to you. If you cancel after the deadline (May 25, 2023) or you do not successfully complete your volunteer shifts, you will forfeit 100% of your Volunteer ticket refund and may be ineligible to volunteer in the future.
After successful completion of all assigned volunteer shifts, and no later than June 20, you will receive a full refund of your Volunteer ticket purchase ($95). Cancellation penalties are only incurred if you cancel after the deadlines or do not fulfill your obligations as a volunteer.
If you have already purchased a 3-day festival pass or a 3-day festival & camping pass, you will not be required to purchase a Volunteer pass. We will refund the 3-day pass portion of the ticket (not the camping), once you have completed your shifts. IMPORTANT: You will need to contact us within 2 weeks of the end of the festival if this is the case; only volunteer tickets are cross-checked and refunded.
Volunteer FAQs
Q: How many hours do I have to work for my pass?
A: For most positions, you will be required to work two 4-hour shifts in exchange for a 3-day festival pass.
Q: What if I already bought a ticket?
A: You will receive a refund for the festival portion of the ticket (not the camping) after you successfully complete all scheduled shifts. You will need to email festivaldirector@ksut.org a few days after the event to make sure the refund is processed.
Q: I’m a returning volunteer. Will I get to work the same job at the same time as last year?
A: Not necessarily, but we do give preference to returning volunteers in good standing when assigning shifts.
Q: What if I need to cancel?
A: You can cancel without penalty until May 25, 2023. Any cancellations on or after May 25, 2023 will result in forfeiture of refund on Volunteer Pass and/or inability to volunteer at future KSUT events. Emergency cancellations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Q: Can my children accompany me in volunteering?
A: No. Your full attention is required during your scheduled volunteer shifts. They are welcome at the festival and in the campgrounds with proper supervision.
Q: Do you have any volunteer positions for kids under the age of 17?
A: No. Due to liability issues, you must be at least 17 years of age by June 1, 2023 to volunteer. Please note that not all jobs are available to volunteers under age 18.