Hello frend!
Frendly Gathering is built on collaboration. We have gotten to where we are today by working together to achieve something larger than what we can achieve individually. We appreciate the passion, hard work, and frendly energy year after year that the volunteer crew brings to make this dream a reality. We want to open up our world to you, we want you to be a part of our family, and most of all we want you to have the experience of a lifetime!
Below you will find each of the departments you can sign up for with a brief description. Below the description is a link to the application that you must fill out. For more information, please read our Volunteer FAQs at the bottom of this page.
Department Descriptions:
Activities: As an Activities Volunteer you will assist with day-time activities consisting of arts & crafts, games, yoga, etc. These activities are fun and family oriented so as a volunteer we expect you to be personable, energetic and fun. Experience with kids and running activities would be preferable. This position requires you to be on your feet for 2, 6 hour intervals.
Admin: As an Administrative Volunteer you will assist with any tasks necessary to our ticketing or administrative offices. This could include, but is not limited to, helping incoming guests sign paperwork, wristbanding guests, scanning tickets, or helping with admin work in our offices. Previous experience working in ticketing or an office environment is great!
Artist Relations: As an Artist Relations Volunteer, you will assist with any tasks delegated by the artist relationship department head. This includes but is not limited to: running for the artists, keeping the artist sanctuary stocked and clean, or filling ice. To work in this position you must be trustworthy, personable with strong people skills, and able to maintain a professional demeanor while working backstage. You also must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction, be on your feet for 2, 6 hour long shifts, and may include lifting and moving heavy things. Experience backstage and with artist hospitality is great!
Artist Relations Volunteer Sign Up
Merchandise: As a Merchandise Volunteer you will work in the merch tent, helping sell band merchandise, handling money, recording inventory, and keeping the merch booth organized and clean. Experience handling money, or working in a retail shop is great! Must be outgoing and energetic as these volunteers will be directly interacting with guests throughout your whole shift.
Parking: As a Parking Volunteer you will help to direct traffic and aid in parking organization. You are one of the first to welcome guests onto the site, so a Frendly attitude is required! You must be able to be on your feet for a 2, 6 hour shifts. Parking Volunteers may be located off site.
Post Festival Clean-Up Crew: As part of the Post Festival Clean-Up Crew, you will help us leave no trace!! In this position you will help us sweep the grounds, which includes but is not limited to, collecting and sorting trash, breaking down and packing infrastructure, helping with inventory, cleaning the lodge, sweeping the grounds for micro-trash, organizing lost and found, etc. This position requires you to be on your feet for 6 hour shifts on Sunday and Monday. This is great for locals! (July 19 & 20).
Post Festival Clean-Up Volunteer Sign Up
Sustainability: As a Sustainability Volunteer, you help maintain the integrity and cleanliness of the grounds. You will be expected to participate in all sustainability initiatives and projects. This includes, but is not limited to, picking up trash, changing trash can, sorting trash at the canteen area, and handing out trash and recycling bags to incoming campers. We are looking for people that are excited and interested in sustainability initiatives. Any prior knowledge regarding waste procedures i.e. what materials are compostable, recyclable, returnable or true trash is preferred. This position requires that you are able to be on your feet for 2, 6 hour intervals.
Sustainability Volunteer Sign Up
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 $300 deposit, via venmo ahead of time, or with cash upon check-in. You will receive this deposit back when you complete your 12 hours of volunteer hours.
DO I NEED A FESTIVAL TICKET?
No, working your shifts is your volunteer ticket. You will be required to pay a $300 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 15th 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?
All 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!