FAQ:

HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER FOR FRENDLY GATHERING?

Please fill out an application for the department you would like to volunteer with! Each volunteer is required to work 12 hours over the course of the event. 

HOW DOES THE EXCHANGE FOR SERVICES WORK? 

Each volunteer is required to pay a $400 deposit, via Eventbrite ahead of time, or with cash upon check-in. You will receive this deposit back when you complete your 12 hours of volunteer hours. The $400 amount is based on the total amount of a Thursday Early Arrival + 2 Day General Admission pass. 

DO I NEED A FESTIVAL TICKET?

No, working your shifts is your volunteer ticket. You will be required to pay a $400 cash deposit, which you will receive back when you complete your 12 volunteer hours. We do not refund tickets; please do not buy a ticket ahead of time with the intention of exchanging it for Frendly Crew credentials.

I ALREADY BOUGHT A TICKET, BUT I’D LIKE TO HELP OUT FOR A FEW HOURS, CAN I DO THAT?

Sorry, we need all volunteers to commit to working at least 12 hours throughout the weekend.

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE?

Minimum Frendly Crew age requirement is 18 years old.

WHAT IF I’M NOT FROM THE UNITED STATES, CAN I STILL VOLUNTEER?

Yes! You’ll want to check with your country’s specific laws on travel to the US, but we’d love to have you.

IF I FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, HOW LIKELY IS IT THAT I’LL BE CHOSEN?

Unless you have volunteered in the past and done something wrong, it is highly likely that your application will be accepted. 

CAN I WORK WITH MY FRENDS?

We will do everything we can to assign you with your frends, however, it may not be completely possible. The more flexible you are with the department you volunteer with, the more likely you’ll be able to work with your Frends.

CAN I CAMP WITH MY FRENDS?

Yes, you can camp with your Frends!

WHEN DO I HAVE TO BE ON SITE?

We’d love to have you join us starting the evening of Wednesday, July 17th for volunteer orientation and introductions. We understand that might not be accessible for everyone, and will do our best to work with your schedule. Please note that the food vendors will not be operating until Thursday afternoon. 

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE LIKE?

Most departments will require 3, 4 hour shifts, scheduled between Thursday-Sunday. A few departments will require 2, 6 hour shifts scheduled between Thursday-Sunday. Most Sunday hours will consist of general site clean-up.

In general, most shifts will be scheduled between the hours of 10AM-10PM 

WHAT PERKS ARE INCLUDED FOR VOLUNTEERS?

Being a part of the Frendly Crew allows you to be part of the festival in a greater capacity than regular guests. You will receive a ticket to The Frendly Gathering in return for 12 hours of volunteer work along with a Frendly Crew T-shirt and early site access starting Wednesday evening to get your camp set up. 

I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS - HOW CAN I GET IN TOUCH? 

Shoot us an email at Volunteers@frendlygathering.com - we look forward to hearing from you!