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Seattle Hempfest happens thanks to a volunteer core staff of 140 working year-round and an additional 1,000 volunteering through the week of our event. Over ninety distinct crews synergize to produce the largest pot rally on the planet. The energy created by this activist family is amazing, and we invite you to be a part of it!

Don't forget! We're counting on you to show up for the shifts you signed up for, and you can change your shifts by logging in. REMEMBER to bring your Photo ID with you to Staff Check-In.

ALL SET UP AND TEARDOWN STAFF MUST WEAR A HEMPFEST SAFETY VEST AND CLOSED-TOED SHOES ONSITE! (Aug 15-18 and Aug 22-24)

Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions

Seattle Hempfest Public Crews

The following crews accept general volunteers. Most of our crews are small families, and over the years many of our public crews transform into internal crews when they reach adequate, competent staffing levels. We encourage new volunteers to pick a few crews your first year, with an eye to finding your "sweet spot" -- that one crew in which you find joy and function well.

Ambiance

Decorate Hempfest from head to toe! Help set up artwork, ambiance, and other sparkly stuff. Click here to signup for this crew

Canopies

Piece together the stockpile of canopies under which we place our infrastructure. Who knew one could have so much fun settin' up ten by twenties? Click here to signup for this crew

Construction

In a few days, Hempfest is built from the ground up. Fencing is placed, stages are constructed, zip ties and duct tape abound. Construction skills encouraged, and some lifting required. Click here to signup for this crew

Deconstruction

Wow, that was a fun Hempfest. Now let's bring it all down! Down with the stages, down with the fences, down with prohibition! Click here to signup for this crew

Ecology

Help clean the park before, during and after the event. Thanks to our ecology crew, Seattle Hempfest has a long history of leaving Myrtle Edwards Park cleaner than we found it. Click here to signup for this crew

Photo by Team Boo Images

Greeters

Greeters stand at the entrances, distribute programs and convince folks to kick down for the cause. A good chunk of our budget comes from donation buckets, and we need extroverts at the gates helping earn our keep. Click here to signup for this crew

Hempstory Booth

Staff the Hempstory booth, which houses treasured items from Hempfest's past. It is near Hemposium, the first stage in the park. Click here to signup for this crew

Hydration

Set up water and coffee stations. Keep water and coffee flowing for your fellow vollies. The coffee must flow. Click here to signup for this crew

Info Booths

Chill out in a chair under a canopy, answer questions, give directions, and hand out literature. "Honeybuckets that way, man." Click here to signup for this crew>

Load Out

Coordinate a smooth exit from the park after Hempfest, protect the turf from vehicles, make sure we leave no trace. Click here to signup for this crew

Membership

The membership crew organizes year-round events for Seattle Hempfest Members and VIPs, and manages other membership perks (cards, shirts, social network...) throughout the year. During the big week-end, we welcome our VIPs, speakers, and other celebs and members of our A-list at our credentialed entrance at the Festival (Aug. 19-20-21), and at our special VIP/Speakers catered event on Friday night (Aug 19). Click here to signup for this crew

Night Security

Stay awake through the wee hours of the night, watching over equipment, infrastructure, and each other. Coffee provided. :) Click here to signup for this crew

Peacekeepers

Patrol an area of the park and help to create a safe and stress-free environment for our attendees. Click here to signup for this crew.

Sign Hanging

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign. Stop wondering how they got placed, and start placing them! A good eye for sign placement and ability to read a map are welcome qualities on this crew. Click here to signup for this crew

Sign Language Interpreters

Hempfest loves certified ASL interpreters. For many years our ASL crew has interpreted our speakers (and sometimes the music) for our hearing impaired family members. Click here to signup for this crew

Sweep

All hands on deck! Create a human chain the width of the park and sweep out the huddled masses yearning to breathe free. Click here to signup for this crew

Photo by Pete Santos

Traffic

Keep vehicles moving in the right direction. Traffic crew secures our north and south gates, staffs the far north cueing area, and controls vendor and delivery traffic inside the park. For the most part, they answer map questions and protect park turf from bad drivers. Bonus points for certified traffic flaggers. Bikes welcome. Click here to signup for this crew

Vendor Ground Crew

"Welcome, your booth is over there." Help vendors find their way, give 'em a little Hempfest love and a smile. Click here to signup for this crew