Tight on cash but still want to come to R&S? Want to get involved in the behind the scenes of a music festival? Become a volunteer!
Volunteers attend the festival for the price of a membership and working hours on one of our volunteer crews.
Learn more below about the types of volunteer work — check out our information book, too.
Step 1: Buy a membership. Your membership goes towards feeding volunteers throughout the festival. If you are able to add an extra donation this will help offset rising food costs. Thank you!
Step 2: Fill out our new Volunteer Application Form. *Note: we no longer use Timecounts. We’ve switched to Paperform which is easier to use and mobile friendly.
Help get Fishers’ fest-ready! Clear trails, prep campsites, and make the space shine before campers arrive.
Design, paint, and post signs to guide folks through the forest and keep things safe and easy to navigate.
Support behind the scenes! Help with postering and admin tasks in Sudbury before the festival kicks off.
Arrive early and dive into the action—set up tents, stack wood, and help get everything ready to roll.
Keep Fishers green! Help guests sort waste and maintain clean, sustainable waste stations.
Be the first smile they see! Greet guests, check them in, and guide them through load-in.
Work the merch booth near the main stage—sell swag, chat with fest-goers, and spread the good vibes.
Take care of our artists! Set up cozy spaces and make sure they’re happy, fed, and ready to perform.
Keep instruments safe and sound! Label, store, and monitor equipment throughout the fest.
Guide arrivals, help unload gear, and safely direct vehicles—communication and teamwork are key!
Our go-to helpers for anything and everything! Step in when needed and keep things running smoothly.
Fuel the fest! Cook and serve meals to our hardworking volunteer crew.
Drive UTVs to transport gear and people around the site—great for those who love to be on the move!
Stick around after the party! Help pack up, clean up, and return Fishers to its natural beauty.
A crew is a team of volunteers assigned to specific roles during the festival.
Examples: Venue Crew, Set Up Crew, Merch Crew, Gate Crew, Tear Down Crew, etc.
Depends on your crew…
Yep! Volunteers can sign up for shifts on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make sure you apply to the same crew and same shifts as soon as possible to increase your chances of working together.
Yes! By fulfilling your volunteer requirements, you’ll get access to the whole weekend of music, camping and good times.
Absolutely! You can volunteer before, during, or after the festival.
Requirements:
Perks:
Long-time volunteer wrangler Bailey Cooke has done a ton of work to set up our our new system. Thank you Bailey! While she is stepping down from this role, she will still be leading volunteers during set up.
Casey McGee, Volunteer Manager, started June 9. You can contact them at:
📧volunteer@riverandsky.ca
In the meantime, check out the 2025 Volunteer Information Book linked at the top of this page—it covers everything you need to know as an R&S volunteer!
Volunteers get lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Sunday at the Snack Shack.
Let us know in your application which meals you’ll be present for and any dietary needs.
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