Volunteer at Porchfest!

Name: Virginia Highland Porchfest 2025
Start: 2025-05-17T11:00:00-00:00
End: 2025-05-17T19:00:00-00:00
Location: 797 Virginia Ave NE

Deadline: May 15, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Virginia Highland Porchfest 2025

Date: May 17, 2025 11:00 am - May 17, 2025 7:00 pm (EDT)

797 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30306, United States

About the event

Celebrating community through music on the porches of Virginia Highland! Kick-start the day with our Rock n Run at 11 am. Then, enjoy some of the best local bands and musicians in town on the lovely porches around the neighborhood from 12 pm to 6 pm with a finale performance from 6-7 pm in John Howell Park.

Virginia Highland District

Contact Organizer

Virginia Highland District

Contact Organizer

About the application

Virginia Highland Porchfest is BACK for its 5th year on May 17, 2025! 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 and a free drink ticket from concessions. Want MORE free drinks? - Sign up for a second (non-overlapping) shift and get an additional free drink ticket plus a limited edition tote bag and koozie. - Refer a friend! If you invite a friend to sign up for a shift (AND they show up), you will get an extra drink ticket! QUALIFICATIONS: They cannot have volunteered for Virginia Highland District events in the past and you MUST confirm your referral upon their shift confirmation to qualify. 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 12 at 7 pm in order to become acquainted with the event details.

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Approximate Zone Map

Shifts

Title	Location	Time	Slots available	Hours
Food Truck Load-in	Intersection of Virginia Ave and Todd Rd	May 17, 2025 7:30 am - 10:30 am	2	3
Help make sure the food trucks park in the correct location and that no one is blocking roads.
Vendor Load in	Intersection of Virginia Ave and Todd Rd	May 17, 2025 7:30 am - 10:30 am	1	3
Help us direct traffic for the art vendors, assist with unloading (as requested), and keep cars out of the street so others can pass.
Rock N Relay	Intersection of Barnett and Virginia Cir	May 17, 2025 9:00 am - 11:30 am	1	3
Help us set up the route, check in runners and distribute bibs, cheer on the participants, and break down the area after.
Kids Corner Shift 1	John Howell Park	May 17, 2025 9:30 am - 1:00 pm	2	4
Help us with setup and selling tickets to guests!
Info Booth Shift 1	John Howell Park	May 17, 2025 10:00 am - 1:30 pm	0	4
Help us check-in volunteers, assist guests with questions, provide general info and directions
Vendor Booth Sitter Shift 1 (on call)	John Howell Park	May 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm	0	3
Love to shop? Want to check out the vendors while volunteering? Simply monitor your half of the market 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 - West of Barnett	May 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm	0	3
Enjoy the bands while helping us out! Keep an eye out for any issues in your zone - radio back to our manager if there are trash, porta potties, or security needs. An approximate map is attached to this application. PLEASE NOTE THAT ZONES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL BAND SCHEDULE. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO COVER AN ALTERNATE ZONE UPON CHECK IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!
Zone 2 Street Captain Shift 1	Virginia Circle, Upper Adair, Todd, Rupley - East of Barnett	May 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm	0	3
Enjoy the bands while helping us out! Keep an eye out for any issues in your zone - radio back to our manager if there are trash, porta potties, or security needs. An approximate map is attached to this application. PLEASE NOTE THAT ZONES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL BAND SCHEDULE. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO COVER AN ALTERNATE ZONE UPON CHECK IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!
Zone 3 Street Captain Shift 1	Ponce Terrace + Drewry - West of Barnett	May 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm	1	3
Enjoy the bands while helping us out! Keep an eye out for any issues in your zone - radio back to our manager if there are trash, porta potties, or security needs. An approximate map is attached to this application. PLEASE NOTE THAT ZONES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL BAND SCHEDULE. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO COVER AN ALTERNATE ZONE UPON CHECK IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!
Zone 4 Street Captain Shift 1	Drewry - East of Barnett	May 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm	0	3
Enjoy the bands while helping us out! Keep an eye out for any issues in your zone - radio back to our manager if there are trash, porta potties, or security needs. An approximate map is attached to this application. PLEASE NOTE THAT ZONES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL BAND SCHEDULE. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO COVER AN ALTERNATE ZONE UPON CHECK IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!
Zone 5 Street Captain Shift 1	Highland View, Middle Adair, + Todd - East of Barnett	May 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm	2	3
Enjoy the bands while helping us out! Keep an eye out for any issues in your zone - radio back to our manager if there are trash, porta potties, or security needs. An approximate map is attached to this application. PLEASE NOTE THAT ZONES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL BAND SCHEDULE. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO COVER AN ALTERNATE ZONE UPON CHECK IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!
Kids Corner Shift 2	John Howell Park	May 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm	2	4
Help us with selling tickets to guests and breaking down at the end
Info Booth Shift 2	John Howell Park	May 17, 2025 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm	0	4
Help us check-in volunteers, assist guests with questions, provide general info and directions
Vendor Booth Sitter Shift 2 (on call)	John Howell Park	May 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	3	3
Love to shop? Want to check out the vendors while volunteering? Simply monitor your half of the market 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 - West of Barnett	May 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	2	3
Enjoy the bands while helping us out! Keep an eye out for any issues in your zone - radio back to our manager if there are trash, porta potties, or security needs. An approximate map is attached to this application. PLEASE NOTE THAT ZONES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL BAND SCHEDULE. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO COVER AN ALTERNATE ZONE UPON CHECK IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!
Zone 2 Street Captain Shift 2	Virginia Circle, Upper Adair , Todd, Rupley - East of Barnett	May 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	2	3
Enjoy the bands while helping us out! Keep an eye out for any issues in your zone - radio back to our manager if there are trash, porta potties, or security needs. An approximate map is attached to this application. PLEASE NOTE THAT ZONES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL BAND SCHEDULE. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO COVER AN ALTERNATE ZONE UPON CHECK IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!
Zone 3 Street Captain Shift 2	Ponce Terrace + Drewry - West of Barnett	May 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	2	3
Enjoy the bands while helping us out! Keep an eye out for any issues in your zone - radio back to our manager if there are trash, porta potties, or security needs. An approximate map is attached to this application. PLEASE NOTE THAT ZONES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL BAND SCHEDULE. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO COVER AN ALTERNATE ZONE UPON CHECK IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!
Zone 4 Street Captain Shift 2	Drewry - East of Barnett	May 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	2	3
Enjoy the bands while helping us out! Keep an eye out for any issues in your zone - radio back to our manager if there are trash, porta potties, or security needs. An approximate map is attached to this application. PLEASE NOTE THAT ZONES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL BAND SCHEDULE. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO COVER AN ALTERNATE ZONE UPON CHECK IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!
Zone 5 Street Captain Shift 2	Highland View, Middle Adair, + Todd - East of Barnett	May 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	2	3
Enjoy the bands while helping us out! Keep an eye out for any issues in your zone - radio back to our manager if there are trash, porta potties, or security needs. An approximate map is attached to this application. PLEASE NOTE THAT ZONES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL BAND SCHEDULE. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO COVER AN ALTERNATE ZONE UPON CHECK IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!
Breakdown/Vendor Load-Out	John Howell Park + Adair Ave	May 17, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm	3	2
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 is after the event, you may pick up your rewards earlier in the day; however... if you do not return to help, THERE WILL BE CONSEQUENCES!

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