Volunteer

Join the Northwest Folklife Volunteer Community!

Seeking Volunteers for the Northwest Folklife Festival from May 19, 2025-May 26, 2025!

Experience a world of music, dance, craft, storytelling, and community spirit while helping make the arts accessible to all. Whether you're passionate about sustainability, community engagement, or event support, there’s a role suited to your skills and interests.

Your involvement goes beyond the festival—it breaks down financial barriers and fosters inclusive experiences for people of all backgrounds. Volunteering at Northwest Folklife is an opportunity to develop new skills, expand your network, and gain valuable resume-building experience.

Every festival volunteer will receive a thank-you gift and be entered into our Volunteer Giveaway for a variety of in-kind donation gifts. The more shifts you work, the more chances you have to win! In-Kind donation gifts include generous donations from our esteemed partners listed below.

Make a meaningful impact by becoming part of our passionate volunteer community today!

We require all volunteers to register with NWFL.

Everyone over the age of 18 is required to pass a background check. We take safety seriously and follow the same guidelines as Seattle Public Schools. We also respect your privacy—any personal information will be deleted from our database once your process is complete.

Once your background check is processed and approved, you will receive an email from Sign-Up Genius to select your shifts. The same applies once your consent form is received.

Please note that the Sign-Up Genius link is unique to each individual and cannot be shared with others, as I must manually enter each person’s email for access

All volunteers, except those under 18, are subject to a background check.
Volunteers under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a consent form.
Volunteers under 16 must have adult supervision while working.
Volunteers under 14 will be assigned as fundraising greeters, accompanied by their parents or guardians at designated gates.
If you have any other questions, please get in touch at volunteers@nwfolklife.org.
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