Volunteers
August 7-10, 2024, Mitchell, Scottsbluff and Gering, NE
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Old West Balloon Fest! If you would like to help out this year, please complete the form below.
Volunteers
Volunteer To Help Out at the
The Old West Balloon Fest
We love our volunteers, and our volunteers love hot air balloons!
Complete This Form To Volunteer!
*Volunteers can pick up t-shirts at the Mitchell Airfield on the morning they report to crew.
Job Descriptions for Volunteer Positions
We love our volunteers! With all volunteer positions, you will receive a t-shirt (please sign up for at least two shifts), volunteer appreciation BBQ, event commemorative pin, and event pass (valued at $20). All volunteers will be entered to win a hot air balloon ride to be raffled off at the volunteer BBQ, date to be announced.
Crew for an Old West Balloon Fest Pilot
You will help an Old West Balloon Fest pilot with putting up and taking down their hot air balloon for mass ascension flights August 9-10. The physical requirement is that you must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
We ask that you commit to crewing for the day flights and/or the night glows on August 8 at WNCC and August 10 at the Mitchell Airfield. Morning hours are 5:00-9:30 a.m., WNCC night glow is 6:00p.m., and Saturday night glow is 5:00 pm.
Parking Team
Help with parking cars at the two morning mass ascensions on August 9 and 10 and the
Night Glow August 10, all being at the Mitchell Airfield. Direct traffic and help with safely parking cars. Check vehicles for parking passes and selling those passes to those who need one. Once parking is complete, enjoy watching the mass ascension and night glow. Hours
5:00 – 8:00 a.m. for mass ascensions and 5:00 pm for the night glow.”
Parking Team
Help with parking cars at the two-morning mass ascensions on August 11th and 12th at Mitchell Airfield. Direct traffic and help with safely parking cars. Check vehicles for parking passes and selling those passes to those who need one. Once parking is complete, enjoy watching the mass ascension and National’s competition. Hours 5:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Kids Balloon Camp
You will help with the Kids Balloon Camp by helping with putting up and taking down hot air balloon plus a variety of other tasks. The camp takes place August 5 – 6 at the Mitchell Airfield.
We ask that you commit to volunteering both days. Morning hours 8:00am – noon.
Administrative Support
Administrative support positions could start in June with special projects in preparation for Old West Balloon Fest. For example, mailing event passes. The position then moves into helping board members during the event by checking in volunteers, pilots, craft fair vendors, and supporting where needed. Hours may vary depending on what is needed throughout the event. Hours will vary and requires flexibility.