VOLUNTEERS

1. About 350 volunteers gather each year to make Rhythm & Roots a successful, enjoyable event for our patrons. Many return each year and plan their vacations at that time.
2. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age by festival time.
3. Work schedules vary. Volunteers are required to work approximately 4-5 hours per day for a minimum of three days, depending on the crew. Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the show.
4. Volunteers must be available for all three days of the festival (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Some crews begin prior to Friday (see Crew Descriptions). Please DO NOT APPLY if you cannot volunteer all three days.
5. Consumption of Alcohol: Volunteers must be 100% sober while working. Reporting to work inebriated or drinking on the job will result in loss of volunteer status and festival privileges.
6. Volunteers are assigned to crews by Caroline Isachsen, Volunteer Coordinator. Shifts and specific duties are assigned by your Crew Chief. Choose your top three crew choices keeping in mind that it is not always possible to have your first choice.
7. Many volunteers at Rhythm & Roots return each year. As this is very helpful to the festival, priority is given to experienced volunteers--followed by new volunteers on a first come, first served basis. Be advised that there may not be openings on certain crews.
8. Some crews are open to returning, pre-approved volunteers only. MAIN STAGE, DANCE STAGE, WORKSHOP STAGE & BAYOU BUCKS crews are only open to returning volunteers or by invitation from management. If you are ON one of these crews, please sign up on line, then contact your Crew Chief directly to verify your placement. 

Volunteer Appreciation Package*

In return for satisfactory service to Rhythm and Roots, our volunteers receive:

• Admission to the festival;
• Weekend camping privileges in staff camping;
• Staff tee shirt to be worn while working;
• Nutritious meals served in our staff hospitality tent.
• Heaps of appreciation from others and self-satisfaction for a job well done.

*Only volunteers in good standing will be able to enjoy festival benefits. If you miss shifts (or otherwise perform unsatisfactory work) you will need to meet with your crew chief and make up work in order to be reinstated as a volunteer in good standing.

VOLUNTEER ARRIVAL & CHECK IN:
First: Check in at the Staff/Volunteer tent next to the ticket gate (see hours below).
Second: Set up camp in the Volunteer Camping area and
Third: Report to your crew chief.
Volunteers and other festival staff should camp where directed by the Camping Crew. Please do not arrive earlier than Thursday unless you have special permission from your crew chief. Send an e-mail to Caroline regarding special arrangements.

Volunteer Check-In Hours:
Thursday: 3:00-11:00 pm.
Friday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm.

If you are going to be late or need to cancel anytime after Wednesday, call 888.855.6940 to preserve your good standing. Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Rhythm & Roots.

Thank you.