Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Old West Balloon Fest!
If you are a Hot Air Balloon enthusiast or simply love hot air balloons, we have volunteer opportunities for you! Check out the help we need below and complete our volunteer form to help out. If you would like to help out this year, please complete the form below.
*Volunteers can pick up t-shirts at the Mitchell Airfield on the morning they report to the crew.
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 into a raffle to win a hot air balloon ride!
You will help an Old West Balloon Fest pilot with putting up and taking down their hot air balloon for mass ascension flights. 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. This includes early mornings and late evenings.
Help with parking cars at the morning Mass Ascensions and Night Glow at the Mitchell Airfield. Direct traffic and help with safely parking cars. Check vehicles for parking passes and sell those passes to those who need one. Once parking is complete, go and enjoy the festival activities.
Morning hours | 5:00 – 8:00am
Evening hours | 5:00pm
You will help with the Kids Balloon Camp by helping with putting up and taking down the hot air balloon plus a variety of other tasks. The camp takes place at the Mitchell Airfield.
We ask that you commit to volunteering both days.
Morning hours | 8:00am – noon
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 flexibility is required.
