GMAF Volunteer

4th Annual Good Music & Arts Festival on October 6 at Big Spring Park East

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We Could Use Your Help!

Volunteers are a core component of our on-site efforts.

Join the Encore Squad!

Each year, hundreds of people come to the NMD Good Music & Arts Festival and enjoy a full day of live family-friendly, clean music, arts, and entertainment and more. However, it couldn't happen without the amazing help of our volunteers. If this sounds like fun you, just read through the information below and fill out the volunteer application.

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What is the Encore Squad?

The Encore Squad is what we call our awesome volunteers! They work all over the festival for the entire day to support the festival staff and attendees and ensure that everyone has an incredible, fun, and safe experience at GMAF. As a member of the Encore Squad, you could be doing anything from setting up the stage, to supporting onsite vendors, to keeping an eye on various entry points, to greeting everyone as they come and go throughout the park. It’s all up to you and what your personal interests are!

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What do I get if I join the Encore Squad?

All Encore Squad members will receive VIP passes that features Artist Access with photo opportunities. You’ll also get the official Encore Squad Volunteer t-shirt. Most importantly, you’ll get the sense of being a part of something special—the experience of working at a community music festival and playing a huge part in everyone’s experience! Not to mention, you’ll make memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

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Squad Descriptions

Guest Services Squad
Welcome guests into the festival, help direct foot traffic, answer any questions and help with security when needed. Customer service skills are a must for this team.
Sanitation Squad
Our city has a beautiful park to enjoy, and we love keeping it that way! The Sanitation Squad members help pick up trash, empty and replace trash cans, and help the park remain clean throughout the day.
Stage Squad
Assist in loading/unloading artist and band gear and setting it up/tearing it down for the band performances. Earlier morning and later night availability is required — less busy during the daytime. Must be at least 18 years old, and able to lift a minimum of 100 lbs. Previous stage crew experience preferred, but not required.
Stations & Vending Squad
Supervise activities at assigned stations, supporting local and national nonprofit organizations, or sell artist and/or NMD merchandise. Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle money is required for the vending assignment. Must be at least 18 years old.
Security Squad
Safety and security are a top priority. The Security Squad helps keep a safe environment for all guests by securing various entry points throughout the park and reporting injuries or incidents to on-site emergency response members.
Squad Not Listed
Available only for those who have been contacted by a Coordinator for a squad we have not listed above. Please use this only if your preferred position is not listed here.

Encore Squad Pledge

Encore Squad members are expected to always maintain a high standard of conduct, keeping in mind what would best represent NMD at all times. By signing up to be a member of the Encore Squad, you will be committing to following:

I commit to treating everyone at the festival with the utmost love, respect, and kindness.

I commit to being drug and alcohol-free while serving at the festival.

I commit to dressing modestly and appropriately while serving at the festival.

I understand by breaking this pledge, I am liable to the release of my volunteer duties or to a denial of my application.