be a volunteer
Thank you for helping the Hoot!
Volunteers working 2 shifts get free entry, breakfasts, + camping or bunk.
It greatly helps us when you work BOTH SHIFTS on the same team.
Parking volunteers report to James Williams and will be in the upper lot or the main pasture parking area. Ashokan provides hot beverages, warming firepit, bright vests for visibility, and training on how to guide attendees to park most safely and efficiently.
Ticketing Gate volunteers report to Danielle Pokorny and will work the Main Gate table in the main lobby. Must be excellent at handling cash and card transactions using Square app on iPad. Also must be outgoing, responsive to questions, and able to communicate about our sliding scale pricing. Your first shift will begin with training.
EMS volunteers report to Bill Brantmeyer and spend their shift in the First Aid tent attending minor issues like dehydration, bumps/bruises, stings/bites, etc. Please let us know your level of training and experience.
Hoot Boutique volunteers report to Alexis Perry at the merchandise tables selling Hoot Shirts, Ashokan items, and Performer merchandise. Must be excellent at using touch-screen technology! You will be handling cash and card transactions using Square app on iPad. Your first shift will begin with training.
Kitchen volunteers report to Chef Bill Warnes in the kitchen & dining hall. Friday shifts include prep and serving for the VIP reception and community supper, Saturday & Sunday shifts support vending in the dining hall. Must be able to respond to questions, serve food quickly, and handle cash or card transactions on iPad..
Final Cleanup volunteers report to Ruth Merenda on Sunday and will be doing an assortment of tasks related to signage, storage, etc. Physical strength a plus.
Photo/Video volunteers are encouraged to submit examples of their best indoor event photography. View examples of past Winter Hoot photos in this gallery.
Clothing Swap & Game Room Minder volunteer will be working off all three days. First setting up the room (tables, chairs, displaying “Attire Rotation” clothing and board games) on Friday, periodically tidying throughout the weekend, then packing it all up on Sunday.
