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.

We are currently accepting applications.

Check out our volunteer levels below and see which one suits your festival spirit. Each level brings unique rewards, making your Rooster Walk experience unforgettable!

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 (invite only)
Street Team Volunteer (street team positions field for RW16)

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 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.

Volunteer Benefits

Volunteers who complete the assigned shifts will earn:

a 4-day General Admission ticket for one to the entire festival (value $199)
an official event volunteer t-shirt
on-site primitive tent camping
off-site parking at Mom’s Field

Plus, you’ll make new friends, gain experience and receive so much gratitude for helping us put on the event!

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.

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 14 years. This will be #15. 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 14? Read about the street team program and send us your mailing address here.