Be a Green Festival Volunteer!

You’ll meet new people, have fun and support a great cause! Volunteers are a critical part of the Green Festival! The event would not be possible without you.

As a member of our amazing volunteer team at Green Festival, you are an essential part of the nation's leading sustainability event educating and activating people to make choices for a just and sustainable world! To be alerted as soon as registration opens for your preferred city, sign up here.

All are Welcome!

There is a job for every interest at the Green Festival.  Click here to see a list of Volunteer Job Descriptions.  Volunteers who are hearing impaired, deaf or handicapped are encouraged to volunteer.  Please see our detailed list of job descriptions.

If you have questions or concerns about what volunteer positions will fit your needs best, please e-mail volunteer@greenfestivals.org.

Volunteering with a Group

If you'd like to bring a group to volunteer, please contact volunteer@greenfestivals.org to arrange a group volunteer reservation. Group slots fill quickly, so the earlier the better!

Volunteers Under Age 18

  • All volunteers must be 10 years and older. Volunteers aged 10 to 15 years must volunteer with a parent, guardian or adult over the age of 18.
  • All Volunteers under age 18, must have a volunteer waiver.  Visit the volunteer registration website for your city to download the waiver.

Volunteer Benefits

Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one 4.5 - 5 hour shift and receive:

  • Free access into the festival all weekend.
  • An exclusive organic cotton t-shirt
  • Free/optional memberships to Global Exchange and Green America (the co-founders of Green Festival) - new members only  Check the membership boxes when you register.
  • 10% discount at the Green America and Global Exchange stores.
  • Snacks, relaxation and a free coat check in the Volunteer Lounge.
  • An amazing networking opportunity and a fun, rewarding experience!

Volunteer Handbook

To find city-specific information, please visit the registration site to get your up-to-date handbook:
New York City - Volunteer Handbook
Chicago - Volunteer Handbook

Though the handbook is updated with city-specific details a month before the event, the General Green Festival Volunteer Handbook is available here. Job descriptions can be found here.

Volunteer Registration

Volunteer registration opens in each city approximately 3 months before the Green Festival. If you are a former volunteer or receive our Volunteer Alerts, you will receive an email when registration is open in your city. Not yet on our list, Sign up for the Volunteer Alert Here!

Opening Dates for Registration

Chicago - Registration is OPEN! Click here to visit our Registration website.

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Volunteer Testimonials

"I signed up to help out on Friday, hoping to get some inspiration toward my "green" business plan. While working in the Box Office, I had the chance to meet Denise Hamler and Kevin Danaher and tell them about my idea! To a greenie, it was equivalent to meeting a rock star! Denise was open and engaging and gave me an extra vote of confidence when she hugged me. I brought my mother and my daughter on Sunday; my daughter thoroughly enjoyed herself in the Green Kid's Zone. We gathered a wealth of information and made some exciting new contacts. I thank you all for putting on such a meaningful event. -- Ebba Lucander, Seattle volunteer"

Already A Volunteer?

If you have questions or concerns about volunteering, please contact Volunteer Support.