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 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