Volunteer Registration

Oak Lawn Live Volunteer Application

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Deadline: Sep 12, 2026 12:00 am (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Sep 19, 2026 12:00 pm - Sep 19, 2026 10:00 pm (CDT)

About the event

Oak Lawn Live: Music and Arts Festival is a street festival held all day on the historic Cedar Springs in the Oak Lawn gayborhood featuring entertainment, vendors, artist, food, and the CSMA merchants.
Cedar Springs Merchant Association
Cedar Springs Merchant Association

About the application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Oak Lawn Live: Music & Arts Festival. Volunteers must be 18 years or older and will help create a safe, welcoming, and well-organized experience for guests, artists, vendors, and community partners. Volunteer opportunities may include guest assistance, entrances, wayfinding, volunteer check-in, accessibility support, artist support, cooling stations, setup, and breakdown. Assignments will be based on festival needs, availability, experience, and accessibility requirements. Selected volunteers will receive their role, shift details, training information, check-in instructions, and event-day expectations before the festival. All applications and volunteer agreements will be completed electronically.

Terms & Conditions

By submitting this application, I confirm that: I am at least 18 years old and the information provided is accurate. I understand that this is a volunteer position and that no wages are promised. I will attend assigned training and shifts, arrive on time, and notify the Volunteer Coordinator if I cannot serve. I will follow assignments and reasonable instructions from festival leadership, staff, security, police, and medical personnel. I will treat guests, artists, vendors, staff, and other volunteers respectfully. Harassment, discrimination, threatening behavior, and unsafe conduct are prohibited. I will not consume alcohol or use illegal drugs during my shift and will report ready and able to perform my assignment safely. I understand that assignments may involve outdoor heat, crowds, loud music, standing, or walking. I will use available breaks and cooling areas and promptly report any illness, injury, safety concern, or needed accommodation. Oak Lawn Live may change assignments or end a volunteer’s participation based on operational needs, attendance, conduct, or safety concerns. Submitting this application serves as my electronic acknowledgment of these terms.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Vendor Assistant Morning Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 7:00 am - 12:30 pm 11 6
message Your role will be assisting our honored vendors find their booth and answer any questions they may have. If they have any issues, be there to support and uplift, and let team leads know how we can help.
Greeter Opening Shift Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 10:30 am - 3:30 pm 19 5
message Gate Greeters are the friendly first faces guests meet at Oak Lawn Live. This role is ideal for outgoing volunteers who enjoy talking with new people and are comfortable confidently asking each guest for the requested $20 gate contribution.\r\n\r\nYou will welcome attendees, if they ask explain that their contribution helps support the music, artists, safety, services, and overall production of the festival, and direct guests to the appropriate entrance or festival area.\r\n\r\nGate Greeters should be approachable, energetic, respectful, and comfortable repeating the same message throughout their shift. Volunteers must be 18 or older.
Runners (Morning) Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 12 5
message Do you like to be on the move and fill in where needed? This is defintiely the role for you. We are not always what we need till we need, and that where step it to help!
Team Lead Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 15 12
message Do love to be in the mix? Are you great at handling people and change situations? Are you looking to use your leadership skills? This is the role for you! Don't worry about the hours, you get plenty of breaks, and your own team!
VIP Guest Experience (Morning) Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 20 5
message Help our VIPs have the best time of their lives! Show them where to go, answer their questions, and when every helpful bring their concerns to a team lead. We want our VIPS to really feel the gratitude.
Vendor Assistant Mid Day Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 11:30 am - 5:00 pm 12 6
message Your role will be assisting our honored vendors as they set up or tear down and during they down. If they have any issues, be there to support and uplift, and let team leads know if there are any issues.
Vendor Assistant Mid Day Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 11:30 am - 5:00 pm 6 6
message Your role will be assisting our honored vendors as they leave. If they have any issues, be there to support and uplift, and let team leads know if they can help.
Greeter Mid Day Shift Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm 19 5
message Gate Greeters are the friendly first faces guests meet at Oak Lawn Live. This role is ideal for outgoing volunteers who enjoy talking with new people and are comfortable confidently asking each guest for the requested $20 gate contribution.rnrnYou will welcome attendees, if they ask explain that their contribution helps support the music, artists, safety, services, and overall production of the festival, and direct guests to the appropriate entrance or festival area.rnrnGate Greeters should be approachable, energetic, respectful, and comfortable repeating the same message throughout their shift. Volunteers must be 18 or older.
Runners (Afternoon) Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm 12 5
message Do you like to be on the move and fill in where needed? This is defintiely the role for you. We are not always what we need till we need, and that where step it to help!
Survey Team Surveys Sep 19, 2026 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm 10 5
message This role is only for those who love to talk to people. If you want to engage with the community with a smile or perhaps a hug while collecting peoples feedback about the event and the community - then this is the role for you!
VIP Guest Experience (Afternoon) Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm 20 5
message Help our VIPs have the best time of their lives! Show them where to go, answer their questions, and when every helpful bring their concerns to a team lead. We want our VIPS to really feel the gratitude.
Greeter Close Shift Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm 14 4
message Gate Greeters are the friendly first faces guests meet at Oak Lawn Live. This role is ideal for outgoing volunteers who enjoy talking with new people and are comfortable confidently asking each guest for the requested $20 gate contribution.\r\n\r\nYou will welcome attendees, explain that their contribution helps support the music, artists, safety, services, and overall production of the festival, and direct guests to the appropriate entrance or festival area.\r\n\r\nGate Greeters should be approachable, energetic, respectful, and comfortable repeating the same message throughout their shift. Volunteers must be 18 or older.
Runners (Close) Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 12 4
message Do you like to be on the move and fill in where needed? This is defintiely the role for you. We are not always what we need till we need, and that where step it to help!
VIP Guest Experience (Evening) Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX Sep 19, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm 20 4
message Help our VIPs have the best time of their lives! Show them where to go, answer their questions, and when every helpful bring their concerns to a team lead. We want our VIPS to really feel the gratitude.

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