Volunteer for the Festival

Lend a hand, have fun, make friends.

Help create an unforgettable Festival to celebrate Earth and build community in midcoast Maine. There's a lot to do between now and the big day on Saturday, April 24, 2027!

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Find Your People

Whether you're a people person or prefer to be behind the scenes, we've got a job for you.

Festival Outreach Team

From Home Flexible Time

This one is easy — help invite people to come and enjoy the Festival. We expect to need volunteers who like social media, posters, newsletters, and other ways to spread the word.

All Species Parade Team

Leadership Saturday Morning

If you like dressing up and theater, this team helps bring the All Species Parade to life. Parade volunteers can help welcome costumed marchers, lead music and movement, and organize costume-making before the Festival.

Setup and Takedown

Lifting Friday Evening Saturday Morning Saturday Afternoon

If you like hands-on logistics, this is the team for you. Setup and takedown volunteers help place tables, mark spaces, and support vendors and participating organizations as they move exhibits in and out.

Greeters and Information

Saturday 10am–3pm

Welcome Festival-goers and help them find activities, exhibits, talks, maps, restrooms, food, and outdoor happenings. If you like talking to people and being helpful, this is a good fit.

Activity Assistants

Saturday 10am–3pm

Help with workshops, demonstrations, and activities at the Festival.

Music, Dancing, and Games

Leadership Saturday 10am–3pm Outdoor

Join this team to help make the outdoor Festival feel joyful. Past needs included music, dancing, games, and informal performances that gave people a reason to linger and celebrate.

Photography Team

Saturday 10am–3pm Indoor Outdoor

Capture photos of the Festival and share them with us. Perfect if you have photography skills — or want to develop them.

Why Volunteer?

Besides the good feeling of being part of a team and keeping your community strong, you'll:

Meet great people and make new friends
Be recognized in our volunteer gallery
Receive appreciation gifts from our business sponsors (not to ruin the surprise!)