VOLUNTEER!

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Volunteers are the backbone of every successful event — and Your Roots Are Showing is no exception. As Ireland’s Folk Conference returns, we’re inviting both new and returning volunteers to help create an unforgettable experience.

Volunteers work three 4-hour shifts during the conference week to qualify for volunteer benefits (outlined below). You can select your preferred shifts and areas when completing your application.
 

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Volunteer Registration

Registration is online. You’ll indicate your preferred roles, availability, and any special skills. Opportunities are available across seven key areas:

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• Exhibit Hall

• Registration

• Volunteer Coordination

• Hospitality

• Conference Activities

• Music Sessions

• Music Trail
   

Note: Professionals attending for networking or business should register as attendees rather than volunteers to avoid schedule conflicts.

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Volunteer Benefits

Volunteering offers a rewarding way to engage with the folk and roots community while enjoying:

• Complimentary access to conference seminars and showcases

• Free volunteer t-shirt

• Access to the volunteer hospitality area
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General Responsibilities

While duties vary by team, all volunteers are expected to:

• Offer a warm welcome and assist attendees — you’re often their first point of contact

• Arrive 20 minutes before each shift and check in at the designated volunteer area

• Complete all assigned shifts and plan personal activities outside those times

• Notify coordinators promptly of any schedule changes

• Understand your role and attend required training

• Ensure smooth handover between shifts
   

Volunteers must be 18 years or older.