Be Part of the Magic
Volunteer
Choose a task that suits you best. Every role powers the nearly 10,000 people who come together on Selby Avenue.
Choose a task that suits you best. Every role powers the nearly 10,000 people who come together on Selby Avenue.
Assist the production team with simple non-technical tasks — artist movement, stage-area access, equipment runners, set-change assistance, and keeping backstage pathways clear.
Capture the spirit of JazzFest! Interview festival goers, musicians, vendors, and community members and help collect the stories that make Selby Ave JazzFest special.
Roam the fest with a QR code or tablet to collect quick digital feedback from fans. This info is vital for securing the grants that keep JazzFest free!
High-energy volunteers walk the crowd during set breaks. Your mission: collect the community donations that keep the music playing.
Support our local makers and artisans by helping with booth coordination and keeping the "Village" shopping experience smooth.
Help us maintain a "Leave No Trace" event — managing waste and recycling stations to keep the Selby-Milton corridor beautiful.
Be the heartbeat of our youngest festival-goers' experience, creating a safe, joyful space where they can play and explore.
The "muscle" of the fest. Help transform the street into a festival grounds in the morning or pack it all away once the music ends.
Help our musicians feel that Rondo love! Assist with artist check-in, stage water, and keeping the hospitality area stocked.
Help with wayfinding and safety. Point folks toward the stage or food court and help manage our festival boundaries.
Keep the crew going! Ensure all volunteers and staff have access to cold water and ice throughout the day.
Bring JazzFest to life online! Capture the energy, people, performances, and behind-the-scenes moments that make Selby Ave JazzFest special.
Complimentary snacks and cold water, plus a meal voucher for our food vendors.
A limited-edition 2026 JazzFest Volunteer T-shirt.
You'll be right in the center of the action.
Great for resumes, student service hours, and meeting your neighbors.
Most shifts are roughly 2–3 hours, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the festival before or after your shift.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Younger volunteers (12+) are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Wear your volunteer shirt (provided at check-in), comfortable closed-toe shoes, and your favorite pair of sunglasses!