Volunteer | Folk Alliance International 2026 Conference

Who can volunteer?

Anyone over the age of 16 who is a member of FAI can volunteer at the conference. You do not need to be in the music industry to volunteer – a good portion of our volunteers are enthusiastic folk fans. Anyone can become a member of Folk Alliance International before applying to volunteer.

Volunteer Perks

Free conference registration
Volunteer t-shirt
Hospitality room*

* While we do our best to have food available, the amount of meals depends on how much food is donated. We aim to provide each volunteer one meal during the conference.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.
Work a minimum of 16 hours at the conference.
Please note that there are a limited number of volunteer positions available. Applications will be approved starting in September first-come-first-serve.
Become an FAI Member.
Attend the on-site volunteer orientation.
Have a valid email address (no sharing of email addresses).
Agree to the FAI Volunteer Code of Ethics.

Volunteer 2026 FAQ

I've applied to volunteer - now what?

The volunteer coordinator will review your application within 48 hours, and either send you an acceptance email with the registration code OR a follow up email with questions about your application.

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When will I know my volunteer schedule?

Once your application has been approved you will receive an email to register right away. You will receive an email with your schedule 30 days prior to the start of the event.

My availability/travel plans changed - what do I do?

Should your travel plans/availability change please let the volunteer coordinator know as soon as possible (volunteer@folk.org).

I want to volunteer with a friend, how can we be scheduled together?

When filling out the application form, please select the same/similar availability and same interest in volunteer roles. Then please send an email to the volunteer coordinator so they can make note of it when scheduling. We will do our best to accommodate any need or request but cannot make any guarantees.

I was accepted as a volunteer but am having trouble registering for the conference?

Please double check the following things:

You have a folk alliance membership
You have entered the volunteer code correctly
You have filled in all of your information and followed the instructions on the registration page.

If you still have any issues please contact Tisha (tisha@folk.org)

Volunteer Structure

As a volunteer, you will be assigned to a specific team (security, production, runner, etc.) each with its own Crew Leader. Crew Leaders are responsible for scheduling and training a specific volunteer area of the conference and they are also responsible for checking in with their volunteers throughout the conference to ensure that volunteers understand their assignment.

Volunteer teams include:

Communications/Social Media

Exhibit Hall
Hospitality/Food Services
Information
Instrument Check
Load-in/Load-out
Merch
Official Showcases
One-on-One Networking Sessions
Panels/Daytime Programming
Private Showcases
Production Team
Registration
Runners
Safety
Security/Doorkeepers
Special Projects
Volunteer Room

To access the volunteer application form, sign into your membership account using the link below:

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER

Thank You 2026 Volunteers!

Our conference is made possible by you!

Aadya S
Adrian Nye
Alan Getto
Alex Schoolfield
Amber Elison
Amber Rae Dunn
Andrea Holt
Anitra Steele
Anna Stredic
Anne Heaton
Anne-Carole Foucteau-Rector
Annick Odom
Ashley Hooper
Austin Kessler
Beth Harsch
Bob Safranek
BreAnne Stone
Brian Groppe
Brianna Straut
Bruce Harrick
Bruce Hoffman
Camille Thornton
Carlene Smith
Carol Gard
Carolina Mendoza
Cassandra Krebs
Caylan Hays
Chadd Smith
Cherrie Chavez
Christina Quill
Christine Butchart
Coleen Murphy
Colm Brennan
Connie Gray
Dale Chapman
Dan Smith
Daniel Olaniyi
Danny Autry
Darci Keyes
David Longoria
David Luther
Dawn Hoff-Cowdery
Debora Ewing
Diane Parrillo
Dixie Rubin
Donna A Salazar
Drea Lake
Elise Harmon
Ellen Rosenberg
Emily Niebuhr
Emmy Link
Enda Brennan
Eric Steck
Eryn Michel
Fern Diamond
Florence Lam
Francesca McLean
Francis A Richard
Gabrielle Deculus
Georgia Parker
Gerard Longo
Gina Lutz
Grace Daily
Grace Irioogbe
Gracie Wright
Gretchyn Nothhouse
Heather Miller
Honey Shepherd
Hope Dunbar
Hudson Mueller
Ian Blumenstein
Ian Hurst
Ingrid Gorman
Izzy Olson
Jane Schneider
Jason Chandler
Jay Kearney
Jean Halley
Jean Hatfield
Jeff Frydman
Jeff Rymes
Jennifer Kiper
Jim Herrmann
Joanne Williams
Joe Loper
John Cantor
John Casey
Jon Host
Joseph Harsany
Julie Pfeffer
Julie test
Justin Long
Karen Jones
Karen Sullivan
Karen Tannen
Kate Wasserman
Katelyn Fajardo
Kathy Kelly
Ken Simms
Kim Ray
Kyle Klipowicz
Lally Jennings
Laura Robinson
Lauren Nelson
Laurie Jarski
Len Lawhon
Lenni Green
Lily McKay
Linda Emerson
Linda Erday
Lucy Frey
Luke Huff
Lynn Bielecki
Marcia Meyer
Mark Carrasco-Wu
Mark Gorney
Maya Cook
Mel Farrimond
Michael Halley
Michael Varner
Miguel Gonzalez
Mike Warren
Mira Shapiro
MJ Stephenson
Monica Dillon
Nancy Solway
Neal Wolahan
Pam Robinson
Pamela Brown
Pat Williams
Paul Zimmerman
Phillip Vonesh
Q Brooke Bachand
Rachel May McNear
Rags Rosenberg
Randy Styka
Rebekah Hawker
Remie Rivel
Rich Russell
Roberta Beyer
Rodger McBride
Ryan Burns
Sally Aerts
Sam Thorn
Sandra Wong Ronkoske
Sari Miller
Scott Harsany
Scott Rohr
Shih-wei Carrasco-Wu
Shlomo Franklin
Stacey Rinaldi
Stephen Rector
Steve Chizmadia
Susan Frazier
Susan Groppe
Susan Laskowski
Sven Solvik
Switch Brillo
Tadhg Connolly
Tami Darden
Tara Mason
Tashi Congdon
Terry Mutchler
Tom Braman
Tom Ronkoske
Tom Schneider
Trevor Linde
Trevor Renteria
Veda Manuel
Wayne Jennings
William Davis
Yonna Jones
Zoe Johnson

Thank You to the MTSU Student Volunteers
from Omega Delta Psi

Austyn Taylor
Ella Cash
Julius Witherspoon
Karenna Longton
Karli Summers
Leo LaPaglia
Lydia Richardson
Mason Halstead
Mya Foley
Parker Smith
Savannah Kallestad
Shea Mitchell
Sofia Gonzalez
Sydney Kirkham
Veda Turner