Those are very popular jobs and they go first. You need to be quick and flexible to get the best positions. People who've volunteered longer and have a positive track record get dibs. The best volunteers eventually may get full-time Jazzfest jobs. And if you work fest days, of course, you don't have to pay admission.
Most shifts are about four hours long on fest days, allowing fest workers to see shows, too.
This is great for people who are part-time workers, college students with flexible day schedules or people who work evenings and like being around the artists and musicians who run the fest. Lots of the work is outdoors, which is also refreshing for an office worker. There are almost 500 volunteers at this year's Jazzfest. There's no better way to enjoy the Jazzfest than to be on the inside. For more information, contact The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation .