2027 RTR Volunteer Positions

• Role Overview: Direct parking and maintain traffic flow. 
• Responsibilities: Provide clear instructions to ensure safe parking.  Enthusiastically welcome drivers to the event as the first friendly RTR volunteer they encounter. Make on-the-spot parking decisions, by yourself or with other volunteers. 
• Requirements: Good communication, problem-solving skills, and ability to stand for up to three hours. Some traffic positions may include regular sitting breaks, but most do not.  
• Shifts: Non-standard shifts ranging from 7:45am – 5:00pm, as listed on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? No 
• Note: Men are needed at the WRTR for Traffic/Parking positions in the outlying areas.

• Role Overview: Facilitate creative activities for attendees. 
• Responsibilities: Guide attendees in making arts and crafts, manage craft supplies, and maintain the craft area.  Encourage community connections. 
• Requirements: Ability to work with all members of the public. 
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? No 

• Role Overview: Provide public Tech support for attendees of the event 
• Responsibilities: Provide technical assistance for online technologies for the nomadic lifestyle – HOWA website & apps (W/RTR webpage, sweepstakes, membership, swag, bulletin board, etc.), mapping apps, weather apps, and more. 
• Requirements: Patience and ability to walk people step by step through apps and websites, some tech support experience.  
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? Yes 

• Role Overview: Manage the event bulletin boards. 
• Responsibilities: 
  • Describe the purpose of each board. 
  • Restrict postings to 3×5 cards, clarifying acceptable types. 
  • Keep board postings tidy. 
  • Encourage community connections at the Bulletin Board. 
• Requirements: Organizational skills and ability to enforce posting rules.  
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? No

• Role Overview: Create buttons for event participants. 
• Responsibilities: Use button maker and provided supplies to make name and other creative buttons for event attendees. 
• Requirements: Good handwriting and attention to detail. 
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? No 

• Role Overview: Distribute cold weather gear to attendees in need. 
• Responsibilities: Track inventory and manage daily gear distribution. 
• Requirements: Ability to work with all members of the public. Good communication skills. 
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? No 

• Role Overview: Assist with daily event setup and takedown activities, and other miscellaneous needs during the day. 
• Responsibilities: Opening and closing duties include: Help re-assemble or take down canopy tent roofs, assist booths with moving merch and cold weather gear, assist with AV setup as needed.  During the day duties include: setup/repair signage, windscreens, tarps, Free Pile tables, etc. as needed. Perform ad-hoc errands like driving into town to pick up mail/supplies. Drive/tow/operate the water wagon in the parking lot for dust abatement.
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift and load boxes and heavy items. Ability to work on one’s feet 
• Screening? No 
• Note: On the volunteer signup form, Daily and Event Setup/Teardown have been combined into one team–look for the single “Setup/Teardown” option. If you are only interested in these Daily setup/teardown duties and shifts, be sure not to choose any of the Event Setup/Breakdown shifts.

• Role Overview: Assist with event setup and takedown, before and after the RTRs.  Event Setup will be Mon. Jan. 4 – Tues. Jan 5, and Teardown will be Thurs. Jan. 14 – Fri. Jan. 15
• Responsibilities: Handle the safe transport and assembly of equipment, including tents, tarps, signs, electrical cords, and stages. Chalk-stripe the parking and seating areas.
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift and load boxes and heavy items. Ability to work on one’s feet
• Shifts: Setup will be all day on Mon. Jan. 4 – Tues. Jan. 5, with a break for Tuesday’s orientation/training/pizza. Teardown will begin Thurs. Jan. 15 afternoon (after last RTR session) and all-day Fri. Jan. 15 with a break for Friday’s staff appreciation gathering.
  • Event setup/teardown are advertised as all-day shifts.  But if you can only do a partial day, we’d still love to have you–please apply anyway and note your schedule restrictions in the comments section.
• Screening? No
• NOTE:  Tools are helpful but not required. HOWA has very few tools on hand. So if you have any of the following tools and are willing, please bring them to assist in misc. duties:  Wrenches, socket wrenches, screwdrivers, power drill/driver, hammers/mallets. 
• Note: On the volunteer signup form, Daily and Event Setup/Teardown have been combined into one team–look for the single “Setup/Teardown” option, then be sure to look for the specific Event Setup/Breakdown days/shifts.

• Role Overview: Provide basic medical assistance as needed. 
• Responsibilities: Attending to minor injuries on site and stabilizing major health events for off-site treatment. 
• Requirements: Current BLS certification, medical training, current or former medical professionals preferred. 
• Shifts: Nonstandard shifts from 8:00am – 3:00pm. We need volunteers from Monday, Jan. 4th, through Friday, Jan. 15th to cover setup and teardown periods in addition to the RTR days. Specific options are listed on the Volunteer signup form.
• Screening? Yes 

• Role Overview: Fill in for traffic, ushers, free pile, bulletin board, land steward, button booth, arts & crafts, Open House crew, cold weather gear as needed at the time. Provide break relief for stationed volunteers as needed. 
• Responsibilities: Stand by for on-call assignments. 
• Requirements: Ability to work with all members of the public. Flexibility. 
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? No 

• Role Overview: Assist in sorting and displaying donated items at the Free Pile.  Encourage friendly interactions. 
• Responsibilities: 
  • Assist in the intake of free-pile items 
  • Organize and display items for accessibility 
  • Communicate Free Pile guidelines to participants 
  • Encourage community connections at the Free Pile 
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and move throughout the shift and lift 10 lbs. 
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? Yes

• Role Overview: Help maintain a safe and secure environment for all attendees.  Provide evening/overnight watch. 
• Responsibilities: 
  • Help ensure participant safety and identify issues that require further assistance. 
  • Observe and report incidents to the Lead or law enforcement. 
  • For overnight shifts, walk or bike the perimeter and event campus every hour. 
• Requirements: Past security experience is preferred, as well as de-escalation skills and physical endurance. 
• Shifts: Nonstandard shifts covering day, evening, and overnight. We need volunteers from Monday, Jan. 4th, through Friday, Jan. 15th to cover setup and teardown periods in addition to the RTR days. Specific options are listed on the Volunteer signup form.
• Screening? Yes 

• Role Overview: Serve as a resource for HOWA-specific information. 
• Responsibilities: Answer questions about HOWA Services and Programs. Provide directions and assist with sweepstakes and donations. 
• Requirements: Strong communication skills; ability to sit for long periods. 
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? Yes 

• Role Overview: Serve as an information resource about the event and local services. 
• Responsibilities: Answer questions about event schedules, event services and booths, and local services. 
• Requirements: Strong communication skills.  
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? Yes 

• Role Overview: Maintain cleanliness across the event site. 
• Responsibilities: 
  • Pick up litter, empty trash bins, and replace trash bags. 
  • Offer pet refuse bags to attendees.  
• Requirements: Physical ability to walk and lift trash bags. 
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? No 

• Role Overview: Assist with collecting donations for memberships and HOWA merchandise.  
• Responsibilities: Help attendees with the online processes and answer questions. Manage inventory. Distribute items. 
• Requirements: Ability to communicate clearly, able to lift light loads, attention to detail. 
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? Yes 

• Role Overview: Provide morning coffee for donation for attendees and volunteers
• Responsibilities: Make coffee for attendees to self-serve from pump pots.  Monitor donations.  Encourage connections/visiting among attendees who are getting coffee.  Assist Volunteer Support team as needed with volunteer snack/beverage distribution and other tasks.
• Requirements: Ability to work with the public and other volunteers.  
• Shifts: Morning shift only, 7:00am – 12:00 noon
• Screening? No 

• Role Overview: Support participants in showcasing their vehicles.  
• Responsibilities: Assist with parking and vehicle display guidance in designated areas. 
• Requirements: Ability to stand on one’s feet for long periods. Ability to communicate clearly. 
• Shifts: Non-standard shift options from 8:00am – 3:00pm, as listed in the Volunteer signup form.
• Screening? No 

• Role Overview: Provide basic sewing services for attendees. 
• Responsibilities: Perform minor clothing and camping equipment repairs. 
• Requirements: Basic sewing skills, preferred but not required to bring your own sewing machine. Bring a chair for long periods of sitting.  
• Shifts: Two shift options between 9:00am and 3:00pm are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? Yes 

Thank you for signing up for these jobs! Having experience in these roles is a plus, but don’t let that stop you—both positions are easy to learn and put you right in the middle of the action. If you’re curious about how the magic happens behind the scenes, we’d love to teach you!

• Role Overview:
  • STAGE CREW: Help with equipment setup and breakdown, stage maintenance, and transitions between acts.
  • SOUND CREW: Assist with setting up, operating, and maintaining audio equipment to ensure clear, balanced sound for both performers and the audience. 
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm and think clearly in fast-paced situations. 
• Responsibilities: Each day, set up and take down sound equipment and microphones.  Secure gear. 
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and move heavy items. 
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? No 

• Role Overview: Provide seating assistance and maintain order during presentations. 
• Responsibilities: 
  • Guide attendees to the seating area and ensure the aisles remain clear. 
  • Assist attendees with mobility challenges in moving items (e.g., their chairs). 
  • Restrict access to the stage. 
  • Direct and help manage post-presentation break-out groups 
  • Direct attendees to the Q&A line and other interactions with speakers. 
  • Offer 6’ leashes for unleashed dogs or those on retractable leashes. 
  • Assist with head-counts during session.
• Requirements: Strong communication skills and ability to work in crowds. 
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign up form. 
• Screening? No 

• Role Overview: Document the stage presentations and event activities for the website and social media. Assist in storytelling through media. 
• Responsibilities:
  • Record on-stage presentations from various angles and/or 
  • Capture B-Roll footage and photographs of event activities and/or 
  • Provide drone footage (drone license required)
  • Transfer footage to Team Lead (memory card, upload to hard drive, etc.)
• Requirements: Experience in video recording is most important. List all equipment bodies, and whether you have Canon/Nikon devices with at least 150+ zoom. Most have only ½ hour of record time.  If you have a full hour or more, please list that as well!
  • Helpful: Drone operation (with a license).
• Shifts: Standard shift times and days are on the Volunteer sign-up form. 
• Screening? Yes
• Notes: The goal is for qualified, talented videographers to capture quality footage that can be handed off to the Team Lead. Camera settings will be sent to you ahead of the event. If you have equipment that is not listed in the Requirements but you believe will work for the Team Lead, we encourage you to apply! There is a space to list your equipment and ask questions. The Videography Team Lead will contact you to discuss further.

• Role Overview: Edit media for social media postings (YouTube, Facebook) during the WRTR, RTR, and for a week or so after the RTR ends. The goal is a 24-hour turnaround time for most sessions, as circumstances allow.
• Responsibilities:
  • Needs to be able to edit in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar editing software (provide your own computer and software).
  • Will need to match video to a clean audio recording, remove as many aws, ums, and errors as possible, then add basic transitions to smooth it out. 
  • Add pre-edited opening and credits.  Be sure the correct speaker is included in the credits.
  • The lead will review your edit, make suggestions/corrections, and then you can resubmit for final review.
• Requirements: Must have your own computer and video editing software. Must be capable of converting files to H.264 format for review and distribution. Preference is given to Windows-based systems to ensure compatibility during the review and upload process.
• Shifts: Non-standard shifts ranging from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm, plus opportunities for independent work after-hours during the RTR. Possibly a few days after the RTR for final editing.
• Screening? Yes
• Notes: During the Women’s RTR, male volunteers may apply for this position since the work occurs outside the venue. However, since the material applies to women I strongly encourage women editors to apply.
• Notes: The goal is for qualified, talented video editors who can work with equipment, software, and file formats compatible with the Team Lead’s equipment. If you have equipment/software that is not listed in the above requirements, but you believe will be compatible with the Team Lead’s equipment, we encourage you to apply and mention your solution in the comments section during the application. The Videography Team Lead will contact you to discuss further. For example, if you have a Mac and unlisted software that you can convert to the proper file format so the Team Lead can continue to edit further, we’d love to hear about it.

• Role Overview: Welcome volunteers to the event and provide them with the  necessary tools, guidance and support for a successful volunteer experience.  
• Responsibilities: 
  • Welcome volunteers to the event and facilitate them getting to their stations.
  • Sign volunteers in and out 
  • Assist with volunteer gear distribution: Vests, traffic wands, walkie-talkies, etc 
  • Answer basic questions about volunteering at the event, and assist new, unregistered, or aspiring volunteers find the best-fit team. Assist connecting new volunteers with their Team Lead.
  • Maintain and distribute snacks and beverages for volunteers during the day and night security. 
  • Keep the Snack Shack building stocked and orderly. 
• Shifts: Slightly non-standard shift times from 9:00am – 5:00pm, as listed on the Volunteer sign up form.
• Requirements: Strong communication skills. 
• Screening? No