Listed below are the volunteer positions available before, during, and after the Folk Art Market. Volunteer shifts take place for each of these areas throughout the days indicated in parenthesis.

Airport Greeter for Artists (July 6-11)

Meet the Artists at the Albuquerque airport as they arrive. Help Artists with luggage collection and boarding the appropriate shuttle to Santa Fe.

Admissions (July 12-14)

Welcome visitors as they enter the Market and manage lines as they head home.

Ambiance Decorating (July 1-11)

Express your creative side helping put up spectacular decorations before the Market. Join us for one day or two weeks. We have fun!

Ambiance Sales (July 9-14)

We are the “go to” booth for visitors looking to buy part of the look and spirit of the Market. We seek a special kind of volunteer preferably with retail experience who enjoys a fast pace, servicing with a smile, can think on their feet, and has a roll-up-their-sleeves attitude.

Artist Assistant (July 12-14)

Assist an Artist with booth set-up and writing sales slips during the Market. Must be at least 17 years old.

Artist Hospitality Room (July 12-14)

Hand out snacks and beverages while the Artists take breaks during the Market.

Artist Local Arrangements (July 10-17)

Create and manage the transportation schedule for all visiting artists and their entourage during Market week (private receptions; training; Thursday Night Community Celebration; Market days). This group interacts daily with all Market participants.

Artist Meal Services (July 10-14)

Help serve meals to the Artists throughout their stay in Santa Fe. Must be at least 18 years old.

Beverage Kiosks (July 13-14)

Work in the cool booth!  Sell soft drinks to thirsty Market visitors.

Block Captain (July 12-14)

We are the volunteers you see wearing the yellow aprons.  We provide assistance, guidance and information for Artist Assistants ensuring booth sales run smoothly.  Position requires standing on your feet for entirety of shift. Prior Artist Assistant experience required.

Booth Supplies (July 8-16)

Help prepare and distribute supplies used to sell folk art in the Artists’ booths.

Cashier (July 12-14)

Process cash, check, and credit card payments at the payment booths.  Retail experience preferred.  Must be at least 18 years old.

Cashier Assistant (July 12-14)

Assist the Cashiers to process cash, check, and credit card payments at the payment booths. Must be at least 18 years old.

Dallas Market (June 18-23)

Assist at the Dallas Wholesale Market with booth set-up, order writing, sales slip writing, assisting cashiers, directing people to payment area, and running merchandise from sales to payment area. All travel expenses are paid by the volunteer.

Education Outreach (July 8-11)

Assist children, youth, young adults & families during their visit to the Museum of International Folk Art during International Folk Arts Week. There will be artist demonstrations, tours, and hands-on art making. Positions also available in the Children’s Art Making Tent at the Thursday Night Community Celebration in the Railyard.

Entertainment (July 11-14)

Make the Market come alive by helping set-up the entertainment stage between performance acts.

Golf Cart Drivers (Visitor Assistance) (July 9-16)

Friendly faces are needed to provide assistance to museum visitors by giving rides from the overflow parking lot to the elevator on a golf cart shuttle before, during, and after the Market. Must be at least 18 years old.

Green Team (July 12-16)

A variety of jobs are available – all dedicated to expanding awareness, increasing recycling and keeping our environment clean. Work assignments include sorting recyclables during booth set-up and after Market de-installation and clean-up.

Handyperson (July 8-15)

Help set-up and take down the Artists’ booths.

Interpreters (July 9-14)

Interpret for Artists at trainings and during Market days in their booth.

Line Hosts (July 12-14)

If you are the kind of person who likes to make people happy, this is the job for you! Spread the Market magic to shoppers waiting to purchase their items. When invited, give them information about who we are and what we do to change lives around the world.

Passport Project (July 14)

Help kids travel the world through the Passport Project! Pass out flag stickers as kids visit the artists’ booths to get their passports “stamped”.

Signage (July 8-16)

Help install signs around the Market site. Join us for one day or for several days. Great for active people who like hands-on work! Must be able to climb a ladder.

Tally Room (July 13-14)

Add up artists’ sales slips and sort them by booth number during the Market. 10 keypad skills helpful. Must be at least 18 years old.

Thursday Night Community Celebration in the Railyard (July 11)

Free event for the community to meet the Artists and enjoy global music.

Transportation Team (July 12-14)

Provide Market information and hospitality to guests as they load the buses at transportation centers and offsite parking lots.

Visitor Survey (July 12-14)

Be part of an outgoing and engaging team gathering contact information from Market visitors. This information will help with funding and growing the Market.

Volunteer Hospitality (July 12-14)

Provide support to other volunteers by helping hand out snacks and beverages.

Volunteer Support (June 24-July 14)

Help with a variety of tasks such as volunteer t-shirt distribution, trainings, and check-in at the Market. This is a great position for returning volunteers who would like to be able to sit during their shift.

Water Team (July 12-14)

Help keep Artists and Market visitors hydrated by providing water. Great for energetic and friendly people who like to work with others.

 

Volunteer support is essential to the success of our Market.  Thank you to those of you who have volunteered in the past, and welcome to all new volunteers.  We look forward to working with you!