Appel Farm 65th Anniversary & Festival: Kitchen Assistants

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).

(W) These positions will help in the kitchen/dining hall helping with food prep, serving and setting up/cleaning up the dining hall before and after meal times for approximately 100 people. Should wear comfortable shoes as this is mostly a standing position. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. Long hair needs to be pulled back in a pony tail and hats will need to be worn. These positions are indoors in our dining hall.

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 18 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
Fri Nov 7, 2025 @ 3:45pm
to 8:00pm ET
4.25 hours 2 of 2
Sat Nov 8, 2025 @ 7:00am
to 11:00am ET
4.00 hours 2 of 2
Sat Nov 8, 2025 @ 11:00am
to 3:00pm ET
4.00 hours 2 of 2
Sat Nov 8, 2025 @ 3:00pm
to 7:00pm ET
4.00 hours 2 of 2
Sun Nov 9, 2025 @ 7:00am
to 10:00am ET
3.00 hours 2 of 2