Volunteer

Ready to make a difference and experience Rooster Walk like never before? Our volunteers are the heart and soul of the festival, and we’re offering an amazing opportunity for YOU to get involved and earn some epic perks.

“From the bottom of my heart, this was one the best times I ever had. Volunteering was absolutely a blast, the entire staff was beyond friendly and supportive.” -Karmen P.

Types of Rooster Walk Volunteers:

Standard Festival Volunteer
Volunteer during the event: May 21-24
Pre-Festival Volunteer
Setup on the immediate days leading up to the festival. Shifts happen between May 16-20
Post-Festival Volunteer
Breakdown on the immediate days following the festival. Shifts happen on May 25 and/or May 26.
Pop’s Farm Work Weekend Volunteer
Physical labor positions at Pop’s Farm in the months leading up the festival.

You can learn about each volunteer category and the details of our volunteer program, including the different job descriptions in the Volunteer Program Outline.

Volunteer Benefits

Volunteers who complete the assigned shifts will earn:

Full 4-day General Admission ticket for one to the entire festival (value $199)
Official event volunteer t-shirt
On-site walk-in primitive tent camping
Off-site parking at Mom’s Field
Coffee, water, snacks
Gratitude, community, and new friends!

Interested in working additional shifts for extra perks? Have a purchased ticket already, but want to volunteer? Let us know in the comments section of the Volunteer Application, and we will be in touch.

Volunteer Deposits

A refundable $50 volunteer deposit is required of all Volunteers.
Purchase your deposit here (it’s a ticket option under General Admission Tickets). Your deposit will be returned to you after the event if you have completed your assigned shifts.

Good-standing, returning volunteers have been sent an email on how to waive the deposit.

How the Volunteer Process Works

☑ Apply: All volunteers must submit an application.

☑ Deposit: A $50 refundable deposit is required of volunteers.

Purchase your deposit here (“Volunteer Deposit” is listed under Tickets). The deposit ensures you will show up for your confirmed shifts. The deposit is refunded within three weeks of completion of your final shift.

☑ Review & Acceptance: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

☑ Scheduling: Volunteer schedules begin going out in early May. Scheduling priority is based on application timing, deposit completion, and past experience.

The earlier we receive your application and deposit, the better your chances that we will be able to schedule you accordingly.

☑ Arrival & Check-in: Final check-in details are sent the week before the festival.

Have questions?

First, review the Volunteer Program Outline. If you still have questions after reading this, email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you!

Thank you so much for helping our nonprofit put on fun events and give back to the community!

Some words from our Rooster Walk volunteers:

“I won tickets, but I passed them on to a friend because I love my volunteer team! Volunteering is one of my favorite parts of Rooster Walk.” -Adrian

“I will be there whenever you need me, ready to work at that beautiful farm with all the beautiful people. Memories of my last time there have carried me through the winter. Volunteering is what’s up. Thanks for being.” -Robin

“Best time ever!” -Tom

“Nothing finer than spending a day with friends volunteering at Pop’s Farm.” -Sherri

“I’ve volunteered all 15 years. This will be #16. It’s the best way to go if you are on a budget, and you will join a huge, fun family.” -Sarah

“I met the love of my life volunteering at Rooster Walk. We will be here every year.” -Sam

Street Team

Interested in joining the street team for Rooster Walk? Read about the street team program and send us your mailing address here.