Summer Jam and Ashkenaz Festival depend on the skills and energy of a diverse and committed group of volunteers. Whether you’re an Ashkenaz die-hard or it’s your first time at our events, there is a volunteer contribution that you can certainly make! We hope that whatever your age and stage, you will consider joining our fun and rewarding volunteer team.  It is also a great opportunity for high school students to fulfill their volunteer hour requirements.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There is something for everyone!

• Street Team – Help spread the word by postering cafes, shops, community spaces
• Drivers – Welcome visiting artists and help transport them to and from the airport and festival venues, as well as materials delivery (signage, hospitality, etc)
• Greeters & Ushers – Welcome guest and help create a warm, friendly festival experience
• Set up, Heavy lifting – Help transform our venues before and after each event
• Merchandise Team – Help sell festival T-shirts, artist merchandise, and other Ashkenaz items 
• Creative Décor Team – Work alongside artists assisting with festival décor and parade elements
• Runners – working with Ashkenaz staff to transfer important materials or information around Summer Jam and the Festival sites, as well attending to last-minute urgent needs of artists and audience members
• Information Booth Attendants – be the welcoming and friendly face of Ashkenaz;

on-hand to provide advice on what to see and where to see it

Click Here to Volunteer at our 2026 summer programming