Volunteering for the 2006 Festival of the Mabon

The volunteer application for the 2007 Festival of the Mabon will be posted in early 2007. Be sure you're subscribed to the Planet Bluegrass Newsletter for the latest updates from the Planet.

Despite a hardworking full-time staff, Planet Bluegrass events would never be possible without the help and hard work of our volunteers. As a volunteer, you will be greeting and dealing with the public, a task which requires many warm smiles and kind words (does this fit your personality?) In general, you will make sure each festivarian has on the proper wristband, check backpacks for items not allowed and/or direct vehicles where to park.

Remember, volunteers represent Planet Bluegrass to thousands of festivarians. If the thought of remaining sober during your shifts bums you out, volunteering is not for you. If greeting and helping festivarians does seem like something you want to do, then volunteering is for you. We want friendly, fun-loving planetarians only, thank you!

2006 Volunteering Specifics

Please read the following carefully. Thanks for your attention and cooperation.

You will be assigned one 3-hour shift in exchange for a festival pass.

The following must be included with your application to be considered for a volunteer:

1. Complete the online volunteer application.
2. Two personal checks payable to Planet Bluegrass. Please put the name of the volunteer in the memo line of the check.
   a. The first in the amount of $35.00, which acts as a deposit against the completion of your shift. We will shred all deposit checks after the festival as long as your commitment is completely and satisfactorily fulfilled. If not, your check will be deposited!
   b. The second in the amount of $8.00, which is a nonrefundable processing fee and will be cashed if you are accepted as a volunteer.
3. If you have already purchased a festival pass or a festival pass with On-Site Camping:
   a. Your ticket will act as a deposit against the completion of your shift. If you complete your shift satisfactorily we will refund you appropriately (by check or credit card).
   b. If you purchased a festival pass with On-Site Camping ticket, we will only refund the festival pass portion of the ticket. You will be required to turn in your ticket at the festival when you check in, in order to receive your volunteer wristband.
4. Send your 2 checks to the following address. Application will be processed when payment is received. Send checks to:

Planet Bluegrass
attn. Volunteers
PO Box 769
Lyons, CO 80540.

5. All positions are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. An email will be sent upon acceptance as a volunteer.  You will also receive your schedule via email at a later date.

Reminder for all Festivals

Remember, volunteers represent Planet Bluegrass to thousands of festivarians. If the thought of remaining sober during your shifts bums you out, volunteering is not for you. If greeting and helping festivarians does seem like something you want to do, then volunteering is for you. We want friendly, fun loving Planetarians only, thank you! Thank you for your interest and willingness to participate at our festivals. As a reminder, camping is not included. Please direct all questions to Cindy Kalyan, volunteer coordinator, [email protected], or by phone, 800-624-2422 or 303-823-0848 ext. 111.

Festival of the Mabon Volunteer FAQ’s

How does volunteering work? 
You will be required to work one 3-hour shift in exchange for a festival pass.

What if I already bought a ticket?
If you bought a ticket, you need to turn it in when you check in at Special Will Call. After you have fulfilled your volunteer obligation we’ll refund the purchase price of a festival pass.

Is camping included? 
Camping is NOT included, but we will have several camping areas available. You can purchase tickets over the phone or via our website.

What if I need to cancel? 
You can cancel up until September 7th, and we’ll shred your deposit check information. After September 7th, your deposit is non-refundable.

What if I must see my favorite band? 
We’ll make a valiant effort to schedule you around your favorite band, but we can’t guarantee it. Please note on your application the one band that you can’t miss (if there is one).

What if I must work with my friend? 
Please specify whom it is on your application, and if possible, send in your applications together.

Folks Festival Volunteer Positions

• Box Office - If assigned to the box office, you’ll meet and greet festivarians, exchange tickets for wristbands, sell festival tickets, and have a great time!
• Customs – If working at customs, you’ll greet festivarians, check that festivarians are adorned with the proper wristband, gently check backpacks for glass & alcohol, and have a great time!
• VIP Parking – Parking duties include greeting festivarians, directing vehicles and maintaining proper traffic flow, helping festivarians onto shuttle busses, surviving the elements (sun, snow, rain, dust, heat), and having a great time! 
• Libation Station -
• Meadow Park Camp Gate – Camp gate objectives are to greet festivarians, exchange camping tickets for wristbands, check wristbands, educate campers on all rules and regulations, and have fun!
• Highway Entrance - Greet festivarians with a kind word, check tickets, vehicle stickers, wristbands, and direct festivarians to the Box Office if necessary, and have a great time!
• Family Tent -The family tent is the place for you if you love to work with children and families and especially if you like face painting, crafts, and playing.