The festival happens the first full weekend in November – this year, that’s Nov. 5-6, 2022. We need volunteers for a variety of chores, including, but not limited to:
1. setting up the festival the Friday evening prior (Nov. 4th, 5pm to 8pm); tearing down the festival Sunday evening (Nov. 6th, 4pm to ??)
2. greeting attendees at the door
3. selling tickets for the various workshops (must know how to use a credit card reader and be comfortable with online payment portals)
4. manning the information table (we will have cheat sheets available, but should have at least a rudimentary knowledge of mushrooms)
5. assisting with mushroom ID forays (no mushroom knowledge needed, but must be fit enough to hike a variety of terrains)
6. assisting with mushroom workshops (taking tickets, helping folks find seats, acting as a runner between the speaker and festival personnel)
7. and more!
various – see description above for the type of positions available
1. You’ll need to have an email address that you regularly check, and preferably a cell phone for texting during the festival
2. Your time commitment can be as little as 2 hours and as much as all day and/or the entire festival, depending on which positions you’re best suited for
3. You must be fully vaccinated for Covid (and be willing to show proof to the festival organizers), AND be willing to wear a mask if any mandates are in place by the time of the festival (note: this requirement may be eased, depending on what’s going on with Covid in the weeks leading up to the festival)
Brookings, Oregon
