We LOVE our volunteers.
It's people like you volunteering their time that make Budafest a successful event. Volunteers create memorable experiences for visitors and participants alike. This is a great opportunity for you or your organization to be a part of something big in your community while still enjoying the holiday season. Find your perfect fit by reading the positions and volunteer schedules below. Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
All volunteers will receive a Budafest volunteer t-shirt. Volunteers who work two or more shifts will get a free meal.
Volunteer shifts are three hours per shift.
Market
Set up/Check-in
8:00AM - 11:00AM
Event Shifts
11:00AM - 2:00PM
2:00PM - 5:00PM
5:00PM - 8:00PM*
8:00PM - 11:00PM*
(*Saturday only)
Market Volunteer (4 per shift)
Vendor check-in/check-out
Attends to vendors
Kid's Area
Set up/Check-in
8:00AM - 11:00AM
Event Shifts
11:00AM - 2:00PM
2:00PM - 5:00PM
5:00PM - 8:00PM*
8:00PM - 10:00PM*
(*Saturday only)
Kid's Area VOlunteer (2 per shift)
Maintains lines and a clean area
Assists kids with their craft/activity
Stage
Event Shifts
11:00AM - 2:00PM
2:00PM - 5:00PM
5:00PM - 8:00PM*
8:00PM - 11:00PM*
(*Saturday only)
Stage/Entertainment volunteer (2 per shift)
Keep performances on schedule
Line up acts
Communicator between sound technician and acts
Parade
Schedule:
5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Saturday only
Parade Volunteer (10 per shift)
Participant check-in
Parade line-up
Point of contact for parade participants
Parade route guide
Snow Area Attendant (2 per shift)
Assisting sledders
Collecting sleds at end of slide and returning to them to the top
Maintaining orderly lines and conduct
Snow Area
Event Shifts
11:00AM - 2:00PM
2:00PM - 5:00PM
5:00PM - 8:00PM*
(*Saturday only)
Surveys (2 people per shift)
Surveys
Ask event-goers survey questions
Hand out/collect event surveys
Event Shifts
11:00AM - 2:00PM
2:00PM - 5:00PM
5:00PM - 8:00PM
8:00PM - 10:00 PM*
(*Saturday only)
Clean up and tear down crew (4 per shift)
Clean up festival grounds at the close of each day
Assisting in break down of any activities, booths, etc.
Clean up/Tear down
Saturday
9:00PM - 11:00PM
Sunday
5:00PM - 8:00PM
