Tirgan

Volunteer With Tirgan
You'll give a lot. You'll gain even more

Why Volunteer?

Tirgan is a volunteer-led festival. Each Tirgan Festival is built upon the support of over 300+ volunteers and has been carried for two decades by people who came as strangers and left as a community.

As volunteers, you shape the festival, run the logistics, welcome the guests, and tell the story. In return, you receive training, structure, recognition, access to artists and speakers, leadership opportunities, mentorship, and the experience of helping build something that hasn't existed before.

We are always looking to expand our family, and we welcome volunteers of all ages and with various skills and interests with open arms! Submit your application online below or email us at [email protected].

Some volunteers come for a weekend. Some take a leadership role for the year. Get involved and make a difference!

The Volunteer Lifecycle

From sign-up to legacy : a defined journey, not an open door.
Phase 1
Now
Discovery & Onboarding
Sign-up, intake, placement
  • Apply online, 15-min intake call
  • Placed on a committee with Lead
  • Welcome orientation & tools setup
  • First assignment within 2 weeks
Who: Voluteer OPS + Every Committee Lead
Phase 2
BUILD & PLAN
Sprints, ownership, momentum
  • Apply online, 15-min intake call
  • Placed on a committee with Lead
  • Welcome orientation & tools setup
  • First assignment within 2 weeks
WHO: VOLUNTEER OPS + COMMITTEE CO-LEADS
Phase 3
EXECUTE & RAMP
Kickoffs, marketing, ticket launch
  • Heavy execution; everything goes live
  • Festival-day volunteer recruitment
  • Training, role assignments, shift plans
  • Risk & contingency drills
WHO: YEAR-ROUND TEAM + 300+ INCOMING VOLUNTEERS
Phase 4
FESTIVAL DAYS
Three days. All hands
  • Hospitality, site ops, artist liaison
  • Security, registration, info booths
  • Shift-based with built-in breaks
  • Real-time issue escalation
WHO: 400+ VOLUNTEERS ACROSS ALL ROLES
Phase 5
WRAP & LEGACY
Recognition, retention, Year 2
  • Appreciation event & certificates
  • References & recommendations on request
  • Documented succession into Year 2 roles
  • Tirgan Tech Network kept warm
WHO: EVERY VOLUNTEER INVITED; CORE TEAM DOCUMENTS

Where You Can Help

Public Relations
Programing
Production
Operations
Marketing
Funding

Volunteer with us!

We're excited to have you join us and help create a lasting impact.