Become a Volunteer

Trade your time for a Barefoot Country Music Fest experience you will never forget!

Opportunities are open in various areas, including but not limited to:

  • Gate Check-In: Assisting at the Festival Gates by making sure each attendee entering has a valid wristband that is appropriately tightened and is scanning their wristband upon entry. This shift is outside and requires standing.
  • ID Station: Assisting at the ID Stations by checking for valid 21+ identification and applying wristbands on age-verified festival attendees. Shifts are outside and mostly standing.
  • Staff Check-In: Assisting at Staff Check-In by registering staff and checking them in and out for scheduled shifts. This shift is outside and does have seated opportunities.
  • Will Call: Assisting at Will Call with ticketing and wristband pickup. Basic technology knowledge is required. This shift is inside and not within the festival grounds – you may not be able to hear the music while inside.
  • Customer Service: Assist Customer Service stations at festival gates and throughout the festival grounds by providing FAQs, directions, and lost-and-found, etc., during festival hours. This shift is outside and does have seated opportunities.

In exchange for becoming a BCMF Volunteer, you’ll receive:

  1. General Admission access to all 4 days of BCMF
  2. A volunteer t-shirt
  3. An unforgettable festival experience

Please read the volunteer requirements and the terms & conditions outlined below completely before applying. Individual volunteer positions will be available based on festival needs and application order.

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older on or before May 31, 2025, and provide a valid photo ID.
  • A $125 ticket deposit (via debit or credit card) is required at the time of registration.
    • Deposits are refunded within 30 days post-festival, as long as you complete your work requirements and follow the volunteer rules.
    • Failure to check in or out at the staff check-in tent forfeits your deposit.
  • Volunteers must commit to work two 8-hour shifts (16 hours total) to complete their volunteer requirements. This includes signing in and out at the staff check-in tent.
  • Each volunteer must use a unique email address for registration and communication. Sharing email addresses between volunteers is not permitted.
  • Volunteers must be on time for all scheduled shifts. Arrive 10-15 minutes before your shift to allow ample time for check-in.
  • Volunteers must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and be prepared for the elements (e.g. sunscreen & rain gear for outdoor shifts). Volunteers will receive one (1) volunteer t-shirt to wear during their shifts. This shirt cannot be worn when not actively working
  • Theft, consuming drugs or alcohol, or sharing your wristband will result in revoked festival access, deposit forfeiture, and potential legal action.
  • BCMF is not responsible for lost or stolen items; leave valuables at home.
  • Approved volunteers will receive a non-transferable 4-day volunteer wristband (General Admission)

Shift Scheduling:

  • Volunteers will choose shifts in the order applications and deposits are received.
  • Two (2) shifts are available daily for most positions.
  • Early registration increases your chances of securing preferred shifts.

How to Apply:

  1. Review and Agree: Read and agree to the terms & conditions and volunteer requirements.
  2. Complete the Application: Submit your application by May 15, 2025. The application can be found here once released.
  3. Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email after your application and payment have been accepted.

Shift Selection:

  1. Shift selection opens the week of May 15, 2025. Volunteers will receive an email providing access and instructions to select their shifts in the order in which applications were received.
  2. Read and follow the instructions carefully to ensure you successfully select and secure your shifts. Volunteers are responsible for committing to the shifts they sign up for.
  3. A confirmation email will be sent with your selected shifts.
  4. Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to volunteers@barefootcountrymusicfest.com by May 1, 2025. Late cancellations forfeit deposits.

Refund Policy:

Refunds, including cancellations, will be processed 30 days post-festival.

Acknowledgment:

By completing your application, you confirm that you have reviewed and agree to the Terms & Conditions.

Still have questions? Check our FAQs to find your answer!

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