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42nd San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival - Volunteers needed June 13-15, 2025 at Plaza de César Chávez signup sheet

Don’t just attend the San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival — become a part of it!

We’re looking for reliable, hard-working, and fun-loving individuals to join our incredible volunteer team. As the longest-running blues festival in Northern California, we rely on the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers to make the magic happen.

Volunteering is a fantastic way to meet new friends, enjoy live music, and soak in the vibrant festival atmosphere. Volunteers receive a complimentary lunch, free drink coupon, free admission t the show on the day you volunteer— plus, you’ll get a free festival T-shirt and become part of the show!

We truly appreciate all of our volunteers, especially those who return year after year, bringing their experience and passion. Without you, this festival simply wouldn’t be possible.

Join us and be a vital part of the San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews signature event! Sign up to volunteer and help make this celebration of blues music and craft brews an unforgettable experience!

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP: Please sign up below to select your volunteer position and timeslot.
T-SHIRT SELECTION: After choosing your shift, scroll down to select your t-shirt size.

In order to make the volunteer check-in process easier, we asked that you arrive 30 minutes before your shift begins. Follow the "Volunteer Check-In" signs. It is important that you arrive on time so that everyone is settled at their volunteer post for the start of their shift. Please note that parking around the park is limited, so please plan ahead.

For more information: https://fountainblues.com/festival/

To sign up, select a row below

Show volunteers

What and when
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Festival Set-Up |Set-up chairs, tables, canopies, trash containers and signage
Friday, June 13th | 2pm – 6pm
ruby c.,
1
1
Festival Set-Up |Set-up chairs, tables, canopies, trash containers and signage
Friday, June 13th | 4pm – 8pm
2
2
Vendor Unloading and Parking |Direct vendors to their assigned locations, control vendor unloading and show vendors off-site parking locations
Saturday, June 14th | 7am – 11am
Thaddeus L.,
1
1
Vendor Loading and Exiting |Direct vendors to loading area, control vendor loading and exiting
Saturday, June 14th | 7pm – 10pm
Thaddeus L.,
1
1
Vendor Unloading and Parking |Direct vendors to their assigned locations, control vendor unloading and show vendors off-site parking locations
Sunday, June 15th | 7am – 11am
Thaddeus L.,
1
1
Vendor Loading and Exiting |Direct vendors to loading area, control vendor loading and exiting
Sunday, June 15th | 6:30pm – 9:30pm
2
2
Artist Unloading and Parking |Direct artists to their assigned locations, control vendor unloading and show vendors off-site parking locations. Direct Artists unloading and show the off-site parking locations
Saturday, June 14th | 9am – 1pm
2
2
Artist Loading and Exiting |Direct artists to loading area, control vendor loading and exiting
Saturday, June 14th| 6:30pm – 9:30pm
2
2
Artist Unloading and Parking |Direct artists to their assigned locations, control vendor unloading and show vendors off-site parking locations. Direct Artists unloading and show the off-site parking locationsing and Parking |Direct artists to their assigned locations, control vendor unloading and show vendors off-site parking locations. Direct Artists unloading and show the off-site parking locations
Sunday, June 15th | 9am – 1pm
2
2
Artist Loading and Exiting |Direct artists to loading area, control vendor loading and exiting
Sunday, June 15th | 7pm – 9pm
2
2
Greeters |Provide friendly smiles, guidance and information to those entering the festival
Saturday, June 14th | 10am – 3pm
Kathleen T., Christina M., Dolores H.,
FULL
Greeters |Provide friendly smiles, guidance and information to those entering the festival
Saturday, June 14th | 3pm – 8pm
Ed C., Beth W.,
1
1
Greeters |Provide friendly smiles, guidance and information to those entering the festiva
Sunday, June 15th | 10am – 3pm
3
3
Greeters |Provide friendly smiles, guidance and information to those entering the festiva
Sunday, June 15th | 3pm – 8pm
Elizabeth S.,
2
2
VIP Greeters |Provide friendly smiles, guidance, information and proper identification to those entering the VIP area. Keep track of VIPs leaving and returning to the VIP area
Saturday, June 14th | 11am - 3pm
Laura J., joel c.,
FULL
VIP Greeters |Provide friendly smiles, guidance, information and proper identification to those entering the VIP area. Keep track of VIPs leaving and returning to the VIP area
Saturday, June 14th | 3pm - 7pm
Elizabeth S., Phyllis R.,
FULL
VIP Greeters |Provide friendly smiles, guidance, information and proper identification to those entering the VIP area. Keep track of VIPs leaving and returning to the VIP area
Sunday, June 15th | 11am - 3pm
Laura J., joel c.,
FULL
VIP Greeters |Provide friendly smiles, guidance, information and proper identification to those entering the VIP area. Keep track of VIPs leaving and returning to the VIP area
Sunday, June 15th | 3pm - 7pm
Glenn Q., Nicole G.,
FULL
Hospitality Assistant |Assist with food and drink presentation. Customer service for artist’s tents. Provide bottled water to artists on-stage. Keep area clean. Ice pick-up
Saturday, June 14th | 11am - 3pm
1
1
Hospitality Assistant |Assist with food and drink presentation. Customer service for artist’s tents. Provide bottled water to artists on-stage. Keep area clean. Ice pick-up
Saturday, June 14th | 3pm - 7pm
Wayne S.,
FULL
Hospitality Assistant |Assist with food and drink presentation. Customer service for artist’s tents. Provide bottled water to artists on-stage. Keep area clean. Ice pick-up
Sunday, June 15th | 11am - 3pm
Cheryl M.,
FULL
Hospitality Assistant |Assist with food and drink presentation. Customer service for artist’s tents. Provide bottled water to artists on-stage. Keep area clean. Ice pick-up
Sunday, June 15th | 3pm - 7pm
Christina M.,
FULL
Gate Monitor to Back Stage |Monitor those entering the backstage area through a controlled gate. Ensure that only Artists, Artist’s Support Team, Staff and Photographers only are in backstage area
Saturday, June 14th | 11am - 3pm
John Z.,
FULL
Gate Monitor to Back Stage |Monitor those entering the backstage area through a controlled gate. Ensure that only Artists, Artist’s Support Team, Staff and Photographers only are in backstage area
Saturday, June 14th | 3pm - 7pm
John Z.,
FULL
Gate Monitor to Back Stage |Monitor those entering the backstage area through a controlled gate. Ensure that only Artists, Artist’s Support Team, Staff and Photographers only are in backstage area
Sunday, June 15th | 11am - 3pm
John Z.,
FULL
Gate Monitor to Back Stage |Monitor those entering the backstage area through a controlled gate. Ensure that only Artists, Artist’s Support Team, Staff and Photographers only are in backstage area
Sunday, June 15th | 3pm - 7pm
John Z.,
FULL
Beer and Wine Ticket Sales |Sell drink coupons for beverages, cash and credit, at designated booths
Saturday, June 14th | 11am - 3pm
Anna H., Kevin S.,
1
1
Beer and Wine Ticket Sales |Sell drink coupons for beverages, cash and credit, at designated booths
Saturday, June 14th | 3pm - 7pm
Jeane A.,
2
2
Beer and Wine Ticket Sales |Sell drink coupons for beverages, cash and credit, at designated booths
Sunday, June 15th | 11am - 3pm
Glenn Q., Cindy C., Kevin S.,
FULL
Beer and Wine Ticket Sales |Sell drink coupons for beverages, cash and credit, at designated booths
Sunday, June 15th | 3pm - 7pm
3
3
Merchandise Booth |Selling t-shirts, artist merchandise and raffle tickets, for cash and credit. Handing out VIP t-shirts
Saturday, June 14th| 11am – 3:30pm
Michael B., Diane N.,
FULL
Merchandise Booth |Selling t-shirts, artist merchandise and raffle tickets, for cash and credit. Handing out VIP t-shirts
Saturday, June 14th | 3:30pm – 8pm
Michael B., Michael B.,
FULL
Merchandise Booth |Selling t-shirts, artist merchandise and raffle tickets, for cash and credit. Handing out VIP t-shirts
Sunday, June 15th | 11am – 3:30pm
Michael B., Diane N.,
FULL
Merchandise Booth |Selling t-shirts, artist merchandise and raffle tickets, for cash and credit. Handing out VIP t-shirts
Sunday, June 15th | 3:30pm – 8pm
Michael B.,
1
1
Festival Floater | Whatever’s needed, fill-in for no-shows, breaks, coverage, etc.
Saturday, June 14th | 10am - 3pm
2
2
Festival Floater | Whatever’s needed, fill-in for no-shows, breaks, coverage, etc.
Saturday, June 14th | 3pm - 8pm
2
2
Festival Floater | Whatever’s needed, fill-in for no-shows, breaks, coverage, etc.
Sunday, June 15th | 10am-3pm
2
2
Festival Floater | Whatever’s needed, fill-in for no-shows, breaks, coverage, etc.
Sunday, June 15th | 3pm-8pm
2
2
Kid Zone Helper | Engage with families ensuring a fun, safe space for children
Saturday, June 14th | 10am - 2pm
2
2
Kid Zone Helper | Engage with families ensuring a fun, safe space for children
Saturday, June 14th | 1:30pm - 6pm
2
2
Kid Zone Helper | Engage with families ensuring a fun, safe space for children
Sunday, June 15th | 10am-2pm
2
2
Kid Zone Helper | Engage with families ensuring a fun, safe space for children
Sunday, June 15th | 1:30pm-6pm
2
2
Festival Tear Down |Tear down shift requires the gathering of chairs, tables, thrash containers and the removal of signage and debris
Sunday, June 15th | 8pm - 12am
3
3
Volunteer Shirt Size Small
Small
15
15
Volunteer Shirt Size Medium
Medium
Nicole G.,
14
14
Volunteer Shirt Size Large
Large
Christina M., Dolores H.,
13
13
Volunteer Shirt Size Extra Large
Extra Large
Thaddeus L.,
14
14
Volunteer Shirt Size 2XL
2X
Elizabeth S., Michael B., Kevin S.,
12
12
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