We would love to have you join us as a part of our extensive volunteer team for one of the largest Christian music festivals in the nation!
Whether you can serve 4 hours or 20 hours, any amount of help goes a long way. Volunteering is a great way to support the ministry being done through Lifest, see a different side of the festival, or even to earn your ticket to the festival! There is potential to earn some other benefits as well, such as an event t-shirt. We need help in many different areas, so you can find a position that best suits you and your strengths, or one that just looks like fun. 🙂
Below you will find all sorts of information about our volunteer program, but if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]! I love this ministry, and I love working with all of you! I look forward to seeing you at Lifest!
*Subject to change
On average, a shift is 4-5 hours long. 8-10 hours counts as 2 shifts.
If you are volunteering for 3 shifts or more, at least 1 shift you select MUST be an evening shift. The evening shift is the latest shift of the day available in your volunteer area and will be labeled as the evening shift.
If the requirement of working an evening shift poses a concern for you, please email [email protected] to connect with the volunteer coordinator about your situation.
*1 Shift: One (1) One Day ticket, for the day of your volunteer shift. Option to upgrade to a Full Event ticket for $48 ($24 for youth ages 8-15).
**2 Shifts: Two (2) One Day tickets, for the days of your shifts. Option to upgrade to Full Event ticket for $35 ($18 for youth ages 8-15).
3 Shifts: One (1) Full Event ticket.
4 Shifts: One (1) Full Event ticket and one (1) event t-shirt.
5 Shifts: One (1) Full Event ticket, one (1) event t-shirt, and one (1) $10-off coupon for the Lifest Kitchen.
6 Shifts: One (1) Full Event ticket, one (1) event t-shirt, and three (3) $10-off coupons for the Lifest Kitchen.
7 Shifts: One (1) Full Event ticket, one (1) event t-shirt, and four (4) $10-off coupons for the Lifest Kitchen.
8 Shifts: One (1) Full Event ticket, one (1) event t-shirt, and five (5) $10-off coupons for the Lifest Kitchen, and you may select one (1) benefit off the List of Benefit Choices.
*If your shift takes place before the beginning of the festival, you may choose which day you would like a ticket for.
**Working two shifts does not grant you access to the festival for all three days unless you choose to upgrade to a Full Event ticket, or you have purchased an additional ticket. If you select two shifts on the same day, you may select which other day you would like for your second ticket. If you select two shifts that take place before the festival, you may select both days you would like to attend.
You MUST check in during Volunteer Check In hours. If you cannot, you need to make other arrangements with the volunteer coordinator by July 1st in writing via email.
Volunteer Check In will be located in the Ticket Tent for 2025. Please park in the Winnebago County Park across the street and walk in at the main gate (Gate 2). You must check in here before you enter the grounds. Volunteer Check In is where you will receive your event ticket and any other earned benefits. If you are 18 or older, you must present a photo ID when you arrive. If you are under 18, parental consent must be signed (during online registration).
Wednesday: 12:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday: 7:00am-7:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-7:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am-1:00pm
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Britta Hinten, at [email protected] or by calling 920-738-5588. An email will likely get you a faster response.
*Subject to change
Volunteers aged 15 and younger (and anyone signing up for the Lifest Call Center or Security at 16 or 17 years old) are required to volunteer with an adult willing to work with them for all their scheduled shifts. Maximum of six youth per adult. For more info, please look under the Children under 18 section under the Volunteer FAQs.
$ You may be handling money on this team. You must be at least 16 to handle money. Accountability and accuracy are required, and cash register experience is desired. If you don’t feel comfortable at a cash register or making change, please let the area leader know when you check in for your shift.
Most roles involve being outside in some capacity, so please come prepared for the weather.
ArtZone – Age 8+
$ Artist Merchandise – Age 18+
Camping – Load In & Load Out – Age 13+
Camping Info – Age 13+
Campsite Marking – Age 13+
Easy Access (Office Mailing) – Age 18+
Festival Set Up & Tear Down – Age 8+
God, Games, & Geekery – Age 13+
Grounds Crew – Age 13+
Lifest Call Center – Age 16+
Lifest Guest Services & Activities – Age 13+
Lifest Store – Pre-Festival Prep – Age 13+
Medical – Age 18+
Parking – Age 8+
The Party Tent – Age 8+
Security – Age 16+
Signs & Banners – Age 16+
Stage Crew – Age 18+
$ Ticket Tent – Age 16+
Water/Ice Delivery – Age 16+
You MUST check in during Volunteer Check-In hours. If you cannot, you need to make other arrangements with the volunteer coordinator by July 1st in writing (via email).
Volunteer Check-In will be located in the Ticket Tent for 2025. Please park in the Winnebago County Park across the street and walk in at the main gate (Gate 2). You must check in here before you enter the grounds. Volunteer Check-In is where you will receive your event wristband and any other earned benefits. If you are 18 or older, you must present a photo ID when you arrive. If you are under 18, parental consent must be signed (during online registration).
Volunteer Check-In Hours
Walk-In volunteer opportunities are limited to Parking, Grounds Crew, and Festival Tear Down. No other areas will be processing walk-in volunteers this year. You may stop at the Volunteer Check-In table after you have arrived at the festival to see what opportunities there are left in these areas. If you want to volunteer, it is strongly recommended that you register online ahead of time. Internet and cell service can be unreliable on the Lifest grounds, so it is more difficult and time consuming to register once already on the grounds. All Walk-In volunteers will be required to do a background check on the spot as well.
We do not accept Walk-In volunteers who have lived out of the state of Wisconsin in the last seven years. If you have lived out of state, please fill out an application in advance.
Your photo ID (for those 18 and older). Those under 18 need to have completed the parental consent form online or bring in a signed paper copy. Comfortable, close-toed shoes. Anything to help you be prepared for the weather (sunscreen, a hat, bug spray, an umbrella, a water bottle, etc.)
Lifest requires a background check to be on file (updated every 3 years) for all adult volunteers. Our background checks are performed through a professional service, Diversified Investigations. If you are due for a background check, you will receive a separate email from Diversified Investigations with the Background Check Questionnaire to fill out. It must be filled out within 14 days of receiving the email and the system will email you every day until you fill it out.
We do not accept Walk-In volunteers who have lived out of the state of Wisconsin in the last seven years. If you have lived out of state, please fill out an application in advance.
Individuals will not be allowed to volunteer if they are listed on the National Sex Offender Registry.
The background check process can take a while. You will be notified if you are not able to volunteer. If you don’t hear from us, you can assume there is no concern.
All volunteers 18 and over must present a photo ID to check in.
All volunteers under 18 must have a signed Parental Consent Form before they can work. This is a part of their online registration process, or one can be filled out in person at Volunteer Check-In.
If you have children at Lifest who are not scheduled to volunteer with you, please arrange for their supervision while you serve. They are not able to accompany you during your volunteer shift.
Volunteers aged 15 and younger (and anyone signing up for Security at 16 or 17 years old) are required to volunteer with an adult willing to work with them for all their scheduled shifts. Maximum of six youth per adult. To do this, please make sure the adult selects the same shifts in their registration as the youth they are working alongside.
Jobs available for youth fill up quickly, so sign up early to ensure positions are still available. We have jobs available all the way down to 8 years old.