Volunteers

Every year the Silence festival is built and run with the help of wonderful volunteers. If you wish to be part of the festival as a volunteer, please fill out a form to apply as a volunteer by 25th of May 2026.

Work behind the scenes is what makes most of our volunteers return to Kaukonen year after year.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

For 2026, we are looking for two types of volunteers:

• Core volunteers are the backbone of the festival and work for six days during the event.

• Day volunteers provide invaluable help for one day at a time. They do not require accommodation, but as a thank you, they receive one complimentary ticket and one meal voucher.

Volunteer work is guided and coordinated by team leaders working at the festival, while overall responsibility lies with the Managing Director.

Volunteer shifts are approximately 6–8 hours per day. Tasks, teams and schedules are planned in advance, allowing volunteers to anticipate their free time and enjoy the surrounding area or the festival programme. All volunteers must be 18 years or older.

Day volunteers are typically local residents, villagers or active festival visitors who wish to contribute for a day. They assist with light support tasks such as transporting equipment, acting as local guides or helping in the kitchen. As a token of appreciation, day volunteers receive one complimentary ticket and a warm meal. Their working day is 6–8 hours at a pre-agreed time.

we offer for 6-day volunteers

• breakfast, lunch and dinner

• communal accommodation

• free admission at least to two festival events

we offer for one-day-helpers

• one warm meal

• free admission to one festival event