Rhythm & Roots Volunteer Crews
NEW VOLUNTEERS: Please do not sign up for crews noted as “Pre-arranged.” They are for RETURNING VOLUNTEERS ONLY.
CAMPING CREW sets up and maintains festival camping areas. Work includes setting up roadways, helping campers locate camping spots, and ensuring that campers comply with rules throughout event. Crew begins Tuesday to map out the camping areas. Crew runs through Labor Day Monday for tear down. This crew operates 24 hours a day, so expect at least one "graveyard" shift. Most shifts begin on Friday, but a mini-crew is needed Tuesday through Monday. Crew Chief: Dave Murray
EMS CREW (PRE-ARRANGED) provides first aid and emergency medical services to patrons and staff. Must be an EMT or other health care professional licensed to practice in Rhode Island. Shifts begin at 8 am Friday.
GATE CREW handles front gate security issues: checking wristbands and ensuring that prohibited items (such as glass and alcohol) are not brought into the festival area. Crew members search coolers and other packages in a friendly manner. Crew members also cover the Beach and Vendor gates. Must have a good way of dealing with people. Shifts begin Friday at 3pm. Crew Chief: Caroline Isachsen
INFO CREW provides information about the festival and the surrounding South County, RI area. Conducts festival survey. Helps ensure that the public has a pleasant experience. Handles lost and found items. Must like dealing with people, have good communication skills, and be resourceful. Local residents encouraged to apply as well as veterans. Shifts begin Friday at 4pm. Crew Chief: Caroline Isachsen
KITCHEN & BEVERAGE CREW sets up and keeps the volunteer hospitality tent stocked. Sells juice, water and snacks to festival patrons at our Beverage Booths. You may indicate a preference of “KITCHEN” or BEVERAGE,” however, crew members may be called upon to work in either area. Volunteers should arrive Thursday afternoon/evening for setup, orientation and scheduling. Shifts begin on Friday, but we need a mini-crew on Thursday for set up. Crew Chief: Susan Quigley
MEDIA CREW captures all aspects of the festival (day and night) in digital photography and video. Crew members provide a broad range of images and/or videos from every day of the festival, Thursday through Sunday. Media Crew volunteers will submit "best-of" sets of photos and videos, according to Rhythm & Roots guidelines, for use in print and on the web. All images are expected to be in digital format. Crew Chief: Mary Burdette
MERCHANDISE CREW sells artist merchandise (CDs, videos, T-shirts, etc.) in the Rhythm & Roots merchandise area. Cashiering skills a must including the ability to make accurate change. Excellent people skills and organizational skills needed. All crew members are on their feet the entire time on duty. Shifts are scheduled one hour before the music until one hour after the music Friday through Sunday. Crew Chief: Lisa Burklund
SHOWER CREW monitors and maintains public showers. Light cashiering and cleaning duties. Shifts begin on Friday morning and run until Monday morning. Crew Chief: Sandy Burns
SITE CREW sets up the festival site including tents, camping and stages prior to the festival. Maintains and troubleshoots throughout the festival; tears down site after the festival. Requires heavy lifting. Construction, carpentry, or event set up experience required. Shifts begin Sunday before the festival. Crew Chief: Ernie Nerstheimer
TICKET SALES CREW sells tickets and places wristband on customer. Two types of positions available. Cashier: Must have computer knowledge and typing skills as well as experience in handling $$ and credit card machines. Runner: Exchanging the costumers e-ticket, $$ or Credit Card with the cashier for a wristband to be applied to the customers wrist. You must be physically fit, as you will be on your feet for 4 hours each day. Bring a flashlight, rain gear, sunscreen, etc. 4 required 4hr shifts (total 16hrs). Must work one morning, one afternoon, one evening, one night shift. Graveyard shifts available (mdnt-8am). Volunteers should arrive Thursday afternoon/evening for check-in. Shifts begin at 8am Friday.You may submit your schedule wishes & preferences pre-festival via email. Please no phone calls! Email requests will be responded to in the order received. Crew Chief: Sheri Hall
TRAFFIC CREW handles parking, maintains safe traffic flow, and ensures general vehicular safety around the site. This crew operates 24 hours, so expect one "graveyard" shift. Bring flashlight, rain gear, sunscreen, protective shoes, etc. Bikes are very useful here! Volunteers should arrive Thursday afternoon/evening for check-in and assignment. Shifts begin at 9am Friday. Meeting at 8:30 Friday morning for those working first shift. You will be contacted by the Crew Chief: Bob Johnson
TRASH/RECYCLING CREW picks up trash, recycles and keeps festival areas clean. Some heavy lifting required. Bring work gloves, rain gear, sunscreen, protective shoes and a great sense of humor! Shifts begin Friday. Volunteers should arrive Thursday afternoon/evening for check in, orientation and scheduling. Shifts begin on Friday. Crew Chiefs: Mary Jensen and Rob Delphous
VIP CREW checks in and provides information to volunteers, guests and the press. Job requires strong people skills and good knowledge of the festival. Must work 4 hours per day including one 3-hr morning shift, one 3-hr afternoon shift and one 3-hr evening shift plus three 1-hr late night shifts. Shifts begin Thursday at 3pm. A few volunteers are needed Thursday at noon to set up. Note: This crew is almost always filled with returning crew members. Crew Chief: Mary Burdette.
MISC (PRE-APPROVED) CREWS: This includes Main Stage, Workshop, Dance, Family, Bayou Bucks and Office Crews. You MUST BE PRE-APPROVED (by your crew chief or supervisor) to sign up for one of these crews! If you’re on one of these crews, PLEASE fill out an online application so that we’ll be ready for you when you arrive. Also note a separate choice has been created for each crew in the menu box for CHOICES in the online application. Note: Main Stage, Dance and Workshop Stage Crews are open only to returning volunteers. If you are on one of these crews, please sign up on line THEN contact your crew chief directly to verify your placement.
Questions?
Contact Caroline Isachsen
R&R Volunteer Coordinator
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