August 8-10, 2008
Volunteers: Job Descriptions



If you are interested in becoming a volunteer member of the festival team, we would love to hear from you.

If you have questions about festival

volunteering, please send an email

to Julie at levyj at msu.edu

(replace the word "at" with the symbol)


Job Description Form

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[Please note that while the volunteer coordinator makes every effort to match you with your position preferences, volunteer positions are filled with consideration to when your registration is received and when you are available to help.  You won't be able to be a buddy if you are only available for 4 hours on Saturday;

or you can't sell CDs from 9am- 12 noon on Sunday because there are no sales unitl we open at 12 noon]

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Descriptions of volunteer jobs

Bike Parking Free Guarded Bicycle Parking Volunteers will help check-in and check-out bicycles for festival goers.
Bucket Brigade Spend your volunteer time near the Music Stages! Provide the opportunity for festival goers to support the festival with a donation as you pass through the crowd. Last year we raised over $27,000!
Buddy Greet and orient performers to festival site and East Lansing. Help transport performers from Marriott to performance stages. (Must have full weekend availability.)
Children's Area Facilitate children’s activities (games crafts and performances) by assisting and encouraging children’s participation, Assist with visitor questions and safety.
Documentation Assistant (formerly logger) Accurately log live musical performances and demonstrations in sound booth. Record performances to DAT tapes.
Folk Arts Marketplace Work in the Folk Arts Marketplace (craft vending area) Provide general assistance and serve as booth sitters.
Games Area Assistant Work in various games areas, including Bingo, Mah Jong, Cribbage and more! Assist In teaching and running the games
Green Room Staff the Green Room where food and beverages are provided for performers, volunteers and staff.
Information Booth Provide information to the general public, including performance times, restroom locations, transportation options, directions…
JOATMON (Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None, formerly "Floater") Act as a fill-in at sites that need assistance during the festival.
Operations Assist in the operations office just before and during the festival. Job tasks could range from phone or radio duty to running supplies to stages. Must be able to walk from one end of the site to the other in 10 minutes or less, and be able to lift 25 lbs. Experience with golf cart driving and hand tool use a plus.
Sales, CD Assist with performer CD sales and sales of shirts and other Festival souvenirs.
Seniors on the Go Drive a golf cart around the Festival Site to help move people of all ages with mobility challenges. Must have valid Drivers License.
Set-up/Take down crew Volunteers will set up and/or take down Site signs, Tent signs, Banners (will use ladders and hand tools).
Site Coordinator Oversee stage areas and resolve issues such as seating, crowd control, and lost children.
Transportation Transport performers, staff and equipment to music stages. Must be able to safely drive a golf cart.
Volunteer Registration Check-in volunteers prior to each shift at the Marriott Hotel.