The American Folk Festival

If you aren't registered yet, you can register here.

This page is designed to be a source of information for registered Festival Volunteers.
All documents are in pdf format.  If you have problems opening any of the following documents, or if you have questions, please contact Debbi at 974-3216 or debbi@americanfolkfestival.com.

All volunteers - new and returning - please review:
2010 Volunteer Information
Emergency Policies and Procedures
2010 Volunteer Waiver
Volunteer Appreciation Drawing
Volunteer Orientation Information
Additional Training Sessions
Volunteer Job Descriptions

Volunteer Appreciation Drawing
As our way of thanking you for sharing your time, talents & feedback with the American Folk Festival, if you fill out and submit a volunteer survey by 6pm on Festival Sunday, your name will be put in a drawing for prizes that include: a 2010 poster signed by performers, Festival merchandise, and more! The drawing will take place the week following the Festival. Winners will be notified by phone. Prizes will be held at the Festival office through September 30, 2010.

Surveys will be available during the Festival at Volunteer Registration, any of the (4) Information Booths & at the Public Survey tent. After you have filled your survey out, you may drop it off at any of those locations.

Volunteer Orientation Information

When:  Tuesday August 17th

Where:  Beardsley Meeting House/Gracie Theater, Husson University, Bangor

What happens at orientation? Upon check-in, volunteers will get their schedule, parking pass (if needed) and most importantly, their volunteer t-shirt!  Following check-in there will be a discussion about the changes to the 2010 AFF, and what you - as a volunteer (and Festival-goer) - need to know.  The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session.  Afterwards, volunteers can say hello to their volunteer leaders (and volunteer friends), and that's it!

Who needs to attend orientation?  This year, because of the changes facing the Festival, we are asking all volunteers - both new and returning to attend orientation.  It shouldn't take more than an hour of your time.  If you live over 1/2 hour away, you aren't expected to attend, but please contact Debbi and she can make sure you get the information you need.

Directions: To drive to Husson, from the north or south, take Interstate 95 to Bangor and take exit 185, Broadway. Turn right off the exit, and go 1/2 mile. At the light just after the Rite Aid, take a left turn on to Husson Ave and proceed to the stop sign. Once you get to Husson, there will be signs pointing you in the right direction.

If you cannot attend orientation, there are 2 more options for you to pick up your schedule, parking pass and t-shirt:

1- on August 25 from 5:30-7pm you can stop by the Festival office to pick up your volunteer information and t-shirt. Please note that this is the only time that volunteer t-shirts will be available for pick-up at the Festival office.

2- on Festival Friday between the hours of 11a-3p you can pick up your information and t-shirt at the Volunteer Registration tent, which is opening early just for this purpose.

Additional Training Sessions
We have a special training session for the following volunteer positions. We would prefer that you attend the training session, but if you cannot, please plan on attending orientation.  You do not need to attend both!
Music Loggers - Tuesday August 24th from 5:30-6:30pm at the Holiday Inn, Odlin Rd, Bangor
Festival Desk - Wednesday August 25 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Holiday Inn, Odlin Rd, Bangor
On-Site Transportation - Wednesday August 25th from 5:30-6:30pm, on-site near the golf cart corral
Bucket Brigade & Donation Station Greeters - Tuesday August 17th from 6:30-7:30pm at the Gracie Theater, Husson University, Bangor.