SJ Arts Fest 2026: Photographer

Description

This position will assist the Marketing Director in taking photographs to document the weekend retreat and the concert on Saturday. Photos become the property of Appel Farm and will be used for promotions of future events. Volunteer shifts include 30 minutes of uploading photos to google drive at the end of the shift. Great for college or high school students looking to expand resume skills. Specific positions include stage photography, audience photography and activity photography. Training by Marketing Director will be needed at the start of the day. Please send a few samples of photos you have taken in the past to kbaer@appelfarm.org. (Need Smart Phone w/Camera)*

5/30/26 - 10:00am-1:00pm shift (stage and audience photography)
5/30/26 - 11:00am-2:00pm shift (festival activities, art making area, food trucks etc.)
5/30/26 - 1:00pm-4:00pm shift (stage and audience photography)

Groups welcome! National Honor Society, Scouts, Social Groups, Business-Led Volunteer Groups, Employee Resource Groups and other volunteer groups.

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Celebrate the arts in South Jersey at WXPN welcomes Appel Farm’s SJ Arts Fest with live music, art-making, craft vendors, and food and beverage on Saturday, May 30th!

People of all ages are welcome to this FREE event! The activities include a vibrant day of art, music, and shared community that makes Appel Farm a creative home for all. Festivities feature live music on the Grove Stage; craft vendors from throughout the region; a variety of yummy eats from food trucks, and beer and wine by local producers. Appel Farm teaching artists will lead art making workshops for all ages.

OVER 50 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES!
Upon registering under a specific need in the SJ Volunteers portal, you will receive an email from volunteer@appelfarm.org. The email will include a volunteer liability waiver to review, sign and return to the same email.
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Festival highlights include:

Music performances

Anthony West: 11:00am-12:00pm
Cooperstomp: 12:30am-1:30pm
Planette Automatic: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Bushwackers Drum Corps: 2:45pm-3:00pm

 

Beer & Wine vendors:
Lost Elephant Brewing Company
Farmers and Bankers Brewing

Auburn Road Vineyard and Winery

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BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING!

Festival Shifts information:

• Snacks available.

• Free Parking:

  Register by May 22nd for your Free Parking pass.
• Some festival positions volunteers require a background check and will be paid for by Appel Farm. These positions will be indicated in the description and must be selected by May 22nd.


Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 16 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. 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
Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Sat May 30, 2026 @ 10:00am
to 1:00pm ET
3.00 hours 1 of 1
Sat May 30, 2026 @ 11:00am
to 2:00pm ET
3.00 hours 1 of 1
Sat May 30, 2026 @ 1:00pm
to 4:00pm ET
3.00 hours 1 of 1