Volunteer Registration

Volunteer at Porchfest!

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Deadline: May 14, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: May 16, 2026 11:00 am - May 16, 2026 6:00 pm (EDT)

About the event

Celebrating community through music on the porches of Virginia Highland! Enjoy live music from the best local bands and musicians in town on the lovely porches around the Virginia Highland neighborhood.
Virginia-Highland Elementary School
Virginia-Highland Elementary School
Virginia-Highland Elementary School
Virginia-Highland Elementary School

About the application

Virginia Highland Porchfest is BACK for its 6th year on May 16, 2026! Please check out the available volunteer opportunities. We appreciate you helping us bring this event together once again! All volunteers will receive an exclusive Porchfest t-shirt, a free drink voucher, and a free ticket to the festival. Sign up for a second (non-overlapping) shift and get an additional free ticket plus a limited edition koozie. Need community service hours? We're happy to complete your form; please bring it with you for a signature at the end of your shift or email to events@virginiahighlanddistrict.com.

Terms & Conditions

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift and stay for the scheduled duration. Volunteers are required to attend a 1-hr meeting (virtual) on Monday, May 11 at 7 pm in order to become acquainted with the event details. Volunteers should check in at the Info Booth at the start of their shift. You’ll also have the option to pick up your volunteer shirt on Thursday before the event if you’d like to grab it early.

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Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Food Truck Load-in Intersection of Virginia Ave and Todd Rd May 16, 2026 7:30 am - 10:30 am 6 3
message Help direct food trucks during load-in.
Vendor Load in Intersection of Virginia Ave and Todd Rd + Quadrants May 16, 2026 7:30 am - 10:30 am 6 3
message Help direct vendors during load-in.
Sponsor Load in Intersection of Virginia Ave and Todd Rd + Quadrants May 16, 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 am 2 2
message Help direct sponsors during load-in.
Kids Corner - Shift 1 John Howell Park May 16, 2026 9:30 am - 1:00 pm 2 4
Info Booth - Shift 1 John Howell Park May 16, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 1 4
Ticket Check-In - Shift 1 Ticket Entrance May 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 32 2
message Help welcome guests by assisting with ticket check-in at one of the festival entrances. Volunteers will greet attendees, and scan or verify tickets to ensure a smooth and friendly entry experience. You’ll also help answer basic questions and point guests toward festival maps, music zones, and amenities.
Ticket Check-In Shift 2 Ticket Entrance May 16, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 16 2
message Help welcome guests by assisting with ticket check-in at one of the festival entrances. Volunteers will greet attendees, and scan or verify tickets to ensure a smooth and friendly entry experience. You’ll also help answer basic questions and point guests toward festival maps, music zones, and amenities.
Merch Booth Shift 1 Meet at Main Merch Booth - Near John Howell Park May 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 2 2
message Help with pulling t-shirt sizes and presale orders.
Vendor Booth Sitter - Shift 1 (on call) Zones 1-4 May 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 4 3
message Love to shop? Want to check out the vendors while volunteering? Simply monitor the vendors in your zone and check in with sellers to let them know you are available if they need a quick break. NOTE: Please do not sell any items on their behalf while they are gone!
Zone 1 Street Captain Shift 1 Virginia Circle, Adair Ave, Todd Rd, Rupley Dr - East of Barnett May 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2 3
Zone 2 Street Captain Shift 1 Virginia Circle + Adair Ave - West of Barnett May 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2 3
Zone 3 Street Captain Shift 1 Highland View + Drewry St - East of Barnett May 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2 3
Zone 4 Street Captain - Shift 1 Ponce de Leon Ter + Drewry St - West of Barnett May 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2 3
Kids Corner - Shift 2 John Howell Park May 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm 2 4
Ticket Check-In Shift 3 Ticket Entrance May 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 16 2
message Help welcome guests by assisting with ticket check-in at one of the festival entrances. Volunteers will greet attendees, and scan or verify tickets to ensure a smooth and friendly entry experience. You’ll also help answer basic questions and point guests toward festival maps, music zones, and amenities.
Info Booth - Shift 2 John Howell Park May 16, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
Merch Booth - Shift 2 Meet at Main Merch Booth - Near John Howell Park May 16, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 2 2
message Help with pulling t-shirt sizes and presale orders.
Ticket Check-In Shift 4 Ticket Entrance May 16, 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 16 2
message Help welcome guests by assisting with ticket check-in at one of the festival entrances. Volunteers will greet attendees, and scan or verify tickets to ensure a smooth and friendly entry experience. You’ll also help answer basic questions and point guests toward festival maps, music zones, and amenities.
Vendor Booth Sitter - Shift 2 (on call) Zones 1-4 May 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4 3
message Love to shop? Want to check out the vendors while volunteering? Simply monitor the vendors in your zone and check in with sellers to let them know you are available if they need a quick break. NOTE: Please do not sell any items on their behalf while they are gone!
Zone 1 Street Captain Shift 2 Virginia Circle, Adair Ave, Todd Rd, Rupley Dr - East of Barnett May 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 3
Zone 2 Street Captain Shift 2 Virginia Circle + Adair Ave - West of Barnett May 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 3
Zone 3 Street Captain - Shift 2 Highland View + Drewry St - East of Barnett May 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 3
Zone 4 Street Captain Shift 2 Ponce de Leon Ter + Drewry St - West of Barnett May 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 3
Ticket Check-In Shift 5 Ticket Entrance May 16, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 16 2
message Help welcome guests by assisting with ticket check-in at one of the festival entrances. Volunteers will greet attendees, and scan or verify tickets to ensure a smooth and friendly entry experience. You’ll also help answer basic questions and point guests toward festival maps, music zones, and amenities.
Breakdown/Vendor Load-Out John Howell Park + Zones 1-4 May 16, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 6 2
message Is directing traffic your calling? Want to help get everyone safely out of the festival? Help us guide vendors and food trucks out of the event and break down miscellaneous areas such as the info booth and/or kids corner. NOTE: As this shift ish after the event, you may pick up your rewards earlier in the day!

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Volunteer at Porchfest!
Volunteer at Porchfest!
Virginia Highland Porchfest 2026