Volunteer opportunities for the 27th Annual Four Corners Folk Festival are now available!
Join our festival family creating festival magic on Reservoir Hill. This is a wonderful way to earn your festival admission and be a part of creating this fantastic festival for the community to enjoy. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available.
Festival dates are September 1-3, 2023. Most volunteer jobs occur during the Festival; exceptions are Site Construction Crew and Teardown Crew.
Questions? Call us at 970-563-5788
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 of August 15, 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 September 15, 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 10 days of the end of the festival if this is the case; only volunteer tickets are cross-checked and refunded.
How do I earn free 3-day festival admission?
Be 17+. Apply online. (Unless you want to work security, or on Tom’s set up or tear down crew, in which case you should email them directly (info in job descriptions). Show up when and where you are supposed to, ready to work. Work your 2 assigned shifts. Wait for your refund (if you’re a first-timer).
On-site camping is NOT included with volunteer admission. Jobs that include on-site camping are: security, debris team and first aid. You must work all of your shifts on one of those crews to earn the camping upgrade.
Volunteer Camping upgrades are $21 per person. You will also need to buy an On-Site Vehicle Camping Pass if you are planning to drive a vehicle onto Reservoir Hill for any length of time. If you do not want to buy a vehicle pass and are tent camping, you can hike your gear up, have a friend bring it for you, or use the festival camping shuttle. Vehicle passes always sell out in advance so don’t wait.
Volunteer Job Descriptions:
Site construction/setup (17+) – You will help build the festival site, including stringing lights, hanging signs, spreading wood chips, fencing, and many other tasks. Physically demanding, may involve working on a ladder, raking, shoveling, etc. This crew runs from Monday, August 28th through Friday September 1st. For additional questions, please e-mail John Fitzpatrick at hifab45@gmail.com You will follow the links to the volunteer registration form.
Site Construction, all day Saturday, August 26 (17+) – This crew does a lot of lifting and moving items from storage to Reservoir Hill plus pounding tent stakes, fence posts, etc. Not for those with physical disabilities or limitations. If you are interested in working on this crew, please email Tom Kelley at kelleytom96@gmail.com and do not fill out the volunteer application online.
Gate monitors (18+) – You will greet entrants, check them for valid wristbands, and inspect backpacks and coolers for glass and alcohol. It is critical to set a positive, friendly tone at this point of entry while working quickly and with a smile.
Box office (18+) – You will meet and greet the public, scan tickets and exchange for wristbands, sell tickets, check in volunteers, answer questions, etc. Basic computer skills are a plus in this fast-paced area.
Merchandise tent (18+) – You will organize (straighten, fold and display) merchandise, assist customers with selections and make sales via cash and credit card terminal. Retail experience a plus.
Debris Team (17+) – This is a busy job that requires some lifting. You will empty full trash cans and replace can liners as required in areas in and around the venue and campgrounds. If you like to move and stay busy, this is the job for you. VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK 2 SHIFTS ON DEBRIS TEAM WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY VOLUNTEER CAMPING UPGRADE.
First Aid – Our all-volunteer first aid station is staffed by currently licensed RNs, EMTs and physicians. VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK 2 SHIFTS ON FIRST AID WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY VOLUNTEER CAMPING UPGRADE. If you are interested in volunteering as a part of our First Aid Team, please reach out directly to our First Aid Supervisor Norm Niesen at psfireman818@icloud.com and do not fill out the online application.
Sound & Light Load In/Load Out (17+) – You will assist our sound and lighting company in unloading gear from the truck on Thursday, August 31, from 10 AM to 2 PM and/or help load the gear back into the truck immediately following the end of the last set on Sunday night. You must be physically strong. Load out crew MUST arrive sober and ready to work after the festival; if you sign up for load out and arrive impaired, you will be turned away and your volunteer ticket refund will be forfeited.
Security (18+) – You will work more hours (total of 16) than the standard volunteer, but it’s definitely worth it for the camaraderie, free camping, meals and a security t-shirt, plus free festival admission. Space on the security crew is limited; if you’d like more information about what is required, contact our Head of Security, Bear Bolhouse directly at (970) 946-0424 or email bearbuilt@hotmail.com and do not fill out the volunteer application online.
Hospitality (17+) – You will be assisting our catering team with clearing tables, washing dishes and general food service and prep duties in the security tent or backstage area. Shift meal provided.
Festival greeter & on-site vehicle traffic control (18+) – You will direct all vehicles entering Reservoir Hill festival grounds (including musicians, staff, patrons, alter-abled guests, etc.) to the proper parking area. You will also ensure that guests arriving on foot are directed to the box office to receive their wristband before approaching the venue gate. Friendliness is key.
Alcohol servers (21+) – You MUST be 21 by August 1, 2023. You will either be checking IDs and selling drink tokens (basic iPad skills required) or pouring and serving beer or wine. We have many returning volunteers, so please do not mark this as your only choice if you are serious about volunteering.
Festival Teardown Crew, all day Manday, September 4, 2023 (17+) – This day involves a lot of lifting and moving items from Reservoir Hill back to storage and other physical labor. Not suitable for people with physical disabilities or limitations. If you are interested in working on this crew, please email Tom Kelley at kelleytom96@gmail.com.
Learn more at the Festival website.
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