Appel Farm 65th Anniversary & Festival: Arts Assistant Afternoon

Description

Join Appel Farm Arts & Music Center for our 65th Anniversary Weekend Celebration and Festival from November 7th to the 9th. The activities include a vibrant weekend of art, music and community, honoring the connections, shared memories and radiant spirit that make our center a creative home for all! Centrally located in South Jersey off Routes 55 and 40. Volunteer for a 3-4 hour shift and still have plenty of time to enjoy the festivities.

OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES!
Volunteer in advance (A), for the festival day (F) or a weekend shift (W).

(F) This position will assist guests in creating art and help to set up/break down the arts activities. The activities under the tents will consist of “Open Art Making” with patron self-discovery in creating art. This area is best suited for volunteers who love to interact with families in making art while independently replenishing supplies. Great for art teachers to share their talents. One should be able to move about setting items out on the tables and one should wear clothes that they don’t mind getting messy.


Position is best suited for nonprofit professionals interested in networking with government, foundation, corporation and individual donors. This is an indoor position.


Festival highlights include:
WXPN Welcomes performances from 2p-7p on Saturday, November 8th

Performers to be announced in September.
Art Making • Food trucks

 

Other weekend activities include:
Busking Stations • Art Sale • Silent Auction • Historical Retrospectives and more!
Visit www.AppelFarm/65th for further information.
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BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING!

Festival Shifts:
• Free t-shirt.

• Snacks available.
• Free Parking.
Weekend Shifts:
• Free t-shirt.
• Meals for volunteers who participate in multiple shifts over the weekend. • Work for 10+ hours, and pitch a tent or bring an RV free of charge. Restroom showers will be available.
• Free Parking.

VISIT THE APPEL FARM 65TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND FESTIVAL EVENT PAGE FOR MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON HOUSING OPTIONS

Important Info sent once signed up:
• Volunteer waiver form will be e-mailed to you for signature.

• Complete dietary needs form for special diets.

• Request for t-shirt size. 

• Register by October 31st for your Free Parking pass.
• Some festival positions and all weekend volunteers require a background check and is paid for by Appel Farm.

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FESTIVAL ARTWORK BY:

Renowned illustrator Greg Nemec, who illustrated the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival artwork for over 20 years. Thanks, Greg!


Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 21 and 100.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Rain or Shine. Some activities are indoors. There are sidewalks throughout the site with lighting. Please note that the festival is located in the field with the grass mown short. Sidewalks are only accessible to about 200 feet from the stage.
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Free parking: Reserve by Oct 31st. Wear comfortable shoes. Dress in layers for the weather. Sun hats, sunscreen & umbrellas are encouraged. Bring a water bottle and lawn chair or blanket for seating.

Location

Get Connected Icon 457 Shirley Road
PO Box 888
Elmer, NJ  08318

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Sat Nov 8, 2025 @ 2:30pm
to 5:00pm ET
2.50 hours 2 of 2
Sat Nov 8, 2025 @ 5:00pm
to 7:30pm ET
2.50 hours 2 of 2