Why Volunteer?
Join the team that makes the magic happen! When you volunteer with Lotus, you aren’t just helping run an event—you’re the heart of the festival.
Get Started
- Click “Become a Volunteer” Button
- Fill out the form
- Download the Volunteer Handbook
Festival Volunteer Orientation Grid
Saturday, Sept 19, 2026
Check In: 10:30AM-11AM
Orientation: 11AM - 12PM
Orientation: 11AM - 12PM
- Setup/Teardown
- Venues, House Managers
- Artist Hospitality, Shuttles
- Tickets/Wristbands
- Arts Village, Arts Camp
- Festival Store
- Essential Services / Stage Managers
- Backline
Wednesday, Sept 23, 2026
Check In: 5:30PM-6PM
Orientation: 6PM - 7PM
Orientation: 6PM - 7PM
- Setup/Teardown
- Venues, House Managers Artist Hospitality, Shuttles
- Tickets/Wristbands
- Arts Village, Arts Camp
- Festival Store
- Essential Services / Stage Managers
- Backline
Location in McCalla Center (capacity)
- Seminar Room 120 (14)
- Multipurpose Room (150) Hallway into Multipurpose Room
- Collections Lab (~20)
- Media Gallery (~24-30)
- Classroom 121 (14)
- Basement
- Information Desk (center of building)
Festival Wristband Exchange
Work a shift and enjoy the music on us! All volunteers receive one night of complimentary access to festival performances.
Go Behind the Scenes
Get a unique look at festival production and meet world-class artists from around the globe.
Exclusive Lotus Swag
Score the official, limited-edition volunteer t-shirt and button (local badges of honor!).
Build Community
Connect with fellow music lovers and help keep the arts vibrant and accessible in our community.
Join a Lotus Volunteer Committee
Would you like to take a leadership role as a Lotus volunteer committee member? Our Lotus committees devote extra volunteer time to help plan and execute particular aspects of the Lotus Festival and Lotus Blossoms.
Please click below to find out more about our volunteer committee opportunities.
Need Help?
Please email volunteer@lotusfest.org if you need help registering for a volunteer opportunity!
