Volunteer Opportunities · Girdwood Forest Fair

Community Driven

It Takes a Forest!

Every stage, recycle bin, gate booth, and campsite loop is built and run by volunteers. By donating one 4-hour shift, you help keep the Girdwood Forest Fair free, clean, and happy for everyone!

Team Roles

Volunteer Crews & Shifts

1. Vibe Patrol

gate staffing, information booth guidance, lost-and-found coordination, and walking the fairground loop to spread warm, positive vibes.

Requirements: Age 21+, friendly demeanor

2. Earth Crew

Monitoring zero-waste sorting bins (compost, recycle, landfill), performing loop litter checks, and preserving the forest floor.

Requirements: Passion for recycling

3. Camp Hosts

Campground ticket checking, monitoring designated campfire pits, and helping campers at the forest loops.

Requirements: Reliable, willing to camp on-site

4. Stage & Security

Assisting stage directors with performer gear load-ins, guarding backstage perimeters, and checking performer parking permits.

Requirements: Ability to lift equipment

Volunteer Perks

How We Thank Our Crew

We deeply appreciate your energy and dedication. All volunteers working a minimum of one 4-hour shift receive:

Limited Edition T-Shirt: Get the official, custom screenprinted Forest Fair Volunteer T-Shirt (not available for public sale!).
Concession Meal Token: Good for one free hearty meal at any participating food booth in Food Alley.
Volunteer Campground Loop: Free camping pass inside our private, peaceful volunteer forest loop.

Community Work Parties

We gather before and after the fair to set up the park and restore the forest loops:

Fair Setup Work Party

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Help trim trails, clear stage circles, and put up signs. Meet at the Main Gate. Bring work gloves!

Post-Fair Restore Party

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Stage breakdown, loop cleaning, and recycle sorting. Free pizza lunch provided for all helpers.