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.
Compost/Recycling volunteers must be able to respond politely to questions and help people choose the correct receptacle (compost, recycling, or landfill.) Gloves and training provided. Also includes light sweeping and tidying responsibilities
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.
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.
Kid Zone volunteers report to one of our Ashokan Education staff who will be running the area in the upstairs Discovery Room. Work includes helping to keep the area organized and tidy and assisting kids with crafting, games, etc. Must have experience with and love for kids!
Hoot Boutique volunteers report to Alexis Perry and will be in the Hoot Boutique tent 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.
Setup & Teardown volunteers report to Ruth Merenda and will be doing an assortment of tasks related to tents, 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.
Song Book Editor volunteer will collaborate with Mike + Ruth in advance of the event to curate content for a sing-along book to be printed and shared at the Sunday Community Sing. Familiarity with google docs and knowledge of folk music essential.
Instrument Petting Zoo volunteers must be familiar with the basics of holding and playing the fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, and percussion. Must like kids and be comfortable gently encouraging passers-by to try out the instruments. No need to coordinate a full-on jam session. This is about giving folks of all ages a chance to see what it’s like to try out the instruments in a laid-back way.
