Volunteers are essential to the Summer Meltdown and our
limited number of volunteer positions fill up fast. Volunteering
is a great way to become an important part of the Meltdown
community. Read carefully through the following details and
inquire using the online form below.
We are looking for hardworking, fast thinking, and happy individuals for many
types of work. Volunteers are required to work 12 hours throughout the weekend
(in either 3hr or 4hr shifts, depending on job). In exchange for your hard work,
you receive a weekend pass, one meal daily, early festival admittance, and a
festival t-shirt . . . and the satisfaction of being part of the magic we call
Meltdown.
Volunteers MUST be available for the entire weekend. This means arriving
on Thursday in time for the mandatory orientation and not leaving
until your Sunday shift is complete. Volunteers working Thursday
shifts will need to arrive on Wednesday evening. Positions and shifts
are not guaranteed, but we do our best to accommodate your preferences.
Here is a brief summary of available positions:
Teen Volunteers: We have a new teen volunteer program
this year! All teens aged 13-19 are invited to volunteer with the
same benefits and requirements as our adult volunteers. We only have
25 spaces, so get your volunteer application in early! In addition,
your volunteer hours can be logged as community service hours if
your high school requires them. Please let us know your age and what
school you attend when you sign up.
To sign up as a teen volunteer DO NOT fill out the form below... email Chelsea
at teenvolunteer@summermeltdown.com and put "teen volunteer" as the subject of your email
Green Crew: Keeping the grounds clean and landfills free of
any recyclable materials.
Parking: No amount of signs can keep traffic going the way it
should, so we are counting on you and your little orange flag to keep things
running smoothly in the parking lot and campground.
Box Office: Lots of new and exciting improvements to our ticketing
and check in process have us looking for fast thinking, computer literate, and
friendly individuals for box office positions.
Burger Stand: Help feed the masses. The burger stand is a time-honored
Meltdown tradition. If your past experience includes food service, we want you!
Volunteer Kitchen: We are also looking for experienced food
handlers for the volunteer kitchen. Responsibilities include preparing and serving
meals, and maintaining the volunteer kitchen.
Office Support: We are looking for a few folks to man the Info
Booth and provide support staff to festival operations. If you are interested
in this position, please be specific about your abilities and experience when
inquiring.
Post Party Crew: We are looking for committed individuals to
remain on site until cleanup is complete, usually until Wednesday. This must be arranged
specifically and will require you to purchase a ticket and be reimbursed once
your volunteer commitment has been fulfilled. You will be fed, clothed, and otherwise
considered a hero for your valiant efforts at restoring the site to its original
condition. Your volunteer hours will exceed the 12 hour weekend requirement,
but it will be well worth your hard work!
Other: There are also possible volunteer positions
available in Production, Security, Espresso Stand, Hospitality, Beer
Garden, and general Staff Support throughout the summer. Please be
specific about your skill-set and why you would be a good choice
for one of these jobs, or for something else that you don’t see listed.
We're no longer accepting volunteers for the 2011 Summer Meltdown.
We fill up faster and faster every year so make sure to get right
on it next year!
We couldn't do it without you!
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