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Volunteer FAQ

Nashville Earth Day Festival

Volunteers FAQs


When do you need volunteers?           

We need help throughout the day, starting around 7 AM with event set up, until about 8 PM with event clean up, and everything in between.


What do NEDF volunteers do?           

NEDF volunteer "opportunities" can generally be categorized as follows:


How long do NEDF volunteers work?

The Nashville Earth Day Festival needs volunteers who can commit to a specific two hour time slot, as indicated on the online volunteer sign up form. It is important that all volunteers report to the Volunteer sign in tent on time and are available to work for the entire two hour time slot chosen. If you need to change or cancel your time slot please contact charles.jobe@tn.gov as soon as possible.


What if I want to work more than two hours?

Please resubmit the sign up form for each additional two hour time slot you plan to work. Please understand that signing up for multiple time slots indicates a commitment to working all of the hours specified, not “either/or.”


Can I choose a particular type of job?

The time of day when you sign up to work generally determines what kind of jobs you might be asked to do (see examples above). You can indicate your preference for a particular job when you arrive at the Festival, and we will do our best to place you in this job.  However, you may be asked to do a different job and/or switch jobs as needs arise or change. We will always accommodate any physical limitations, and you certainly will not be asked to do any job that you aren’t totally comfortable doing.


How should I dress? Do I need to bring anything?           

Please wear loose fitting/comfortable clothing and supportive footwear.  Many jobs will involve being in full sunlight - please also bring sunscreen and wear sun-protective clothing (e.g., hats/caps).  You may need gloves for certain types of jobs (e.g., loading/unloading tables & chairs, picking up and emptying trash containers, etc.).  We have had almost every type of weather at this event in the past, but typically it is cool in the early morning and very warm/hot by mid afternoon. However, rain and/or cool weather is also not uncommon this time of year.


Where do NEDF volunteers go when they get to the festival?  Is there a central “check-in” place?

When you arrive at Centennial Park go to the “Volunteers” tent which will be located just across from and to the right of the main (Band Shell) stage.  You’ll sign in (“Time In” and “Liability Release” forms), and be assigned a job.


Do I get anything for volunteering at the Nashville Earth Day Festival?           

We will provide coffee and pastries (morning), water, fruit and other snacks, and all volunteers who work at least two hour will receive a complimentary “NEDF” t-shirt.  You’ll also have our sincere gratitude, and the knowledge that you were an important part of making the 2010 Nashville Earth Day Festival a success! 


Can I get credit for a “Community Service” type project?

We are happy to provide signatures or other documentation (e.g., a copy of the volunteer sign in/sign out sheet) showing the number of hours that you volunteered for the Nashville Earth Day Festival – please just let us know what you need when you sign in.


How old do NEDF volunteers need to be?  Are there any restrictions?

We generally recommend that volunteers be high school age or older — children younger than 14 should have adult supervision.  All NEDF volunteers are required to sign a “Liability Release” form (see below), and a parent or guardian signature is required for all minors (under age 18) who volunteer.  This can be signed by a parent/guardian in advance and brought to the Festival by the youth volunteer, or signed at the event by the parent or guardian.


What if I have more questions that aren't answered here?           

Email charles.jobe@tn.gov

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