Shifts From: International Folk Art Market

Volunteers will greet walk-in customers and process sales using a hand-held credit-card payment system. They may be asked to answer local directional questions, so it helps to be familiar with Santa Fe. Prior retail experience a plus.

Volunteers will greet walk-in customers and process sales using a hand-held credit-card payment system. They may be asked to answer local directional questions, so it helps to be familiar with Santa Fe. Prior retail experience a plus.

This year, we are partnering with the Railyards Conservancy to organize two pre-Market volunteer sessions in the Railyard Park!

Join us as we learn about native flora and fauna, prune bushes and trumpet vines, and support the Conservancy's efforts to steward this incredible public space. Tools and gloves will be provided. We will meet by the Community Room in the Park, the metal building next to the restrooms. 

During this shift, volunteers will help pack the Booth Supplies bins at the IFAM Warehouse. 

Note: This volunteer shift takes place at the IFAM Warehouse which is located at 1591 Pacheco St., Bldg. 1, Unit 1-S Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle. We will have a water cooler to refill bottles and small snacks onsite.

From sewing to sculpture, if you have a passion for crafting this is the team for you! 

During Decor Preparations shifts volunteers use materials provided by IFAM to create decor items under the guidance of IFAM Chief Operating Officer and team Volunteer Chairs. 

The Decor team will gather to work on projects until completion: sewing pedrail covers, combining and sewing papel picado and artist banners, creating selfie walls (including flowers), making wayfinding signs, attaching bells, and making triangle banners out of leftover wax cloth for the pedrails. Volunteers will work on these projects during the following shifts. We may add additional shifts if more support is needed, or remove shifts when projects are complete. 

Team Notes: These shifts take place at the IFAM Warehouse (1591 Pacheco St., Bldg. 1, Unit 1-S). Please dress in closed toed shoes and wear clothing that you are comfortable getting messy. There is a water cooler onsite, please bring a personal water bottle you can use during your shift. 

Schedule Note: During the June shifts, volunteers will paint and mock up the selfie walls, devising a plan for installation at Market. If you are interested in helping setup the selfie walls during the Market, please let the team Volunteer Chairs Dan & Judy know!

Every year, we seasonally close the Shop @IFAM to prepare for our annual Market in July. This year, we are looking for volunteers to help us organize, fold, and pack up products. 

Schedule Notes: This team's shifts are dependent on arrival information provided to IFAM by incoming artists. Specific shift information will be posted on this page for sign-up as IFAM receives flight information.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, flight arrivals may change in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Team Notes: The following shifts take place at the ABQ Sunport. Volunteers will need to provide their own transportation to the Sunport.

Schedule Notes: This team's shifts are dependent on arrival information provided to IFAM by incoming artists. Specific shift information will be posted on this page for sign-up as IFAM receives flight information.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, flight arrivals may change in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Team Notes: The following shifts take place at the Santa Fe airport. Volunteers will need to provide their own transportation to the airport.

Team Note: Volunteers on this team may be asked to walk throughout the Market venue to retrieve artist water bottles and refill them at water stations.

Scheduling Note: This shift occurs during the first day of booth set-up. Water team volunteers help provide water to artists, volunteers, staff, and crew as they set up booths. Volunteers may be asked to fill and deliver artist water bottles to each booth.

TEAM NOTE: This opportunity welcomes youth to volunteer at a Market event, we encourage families to participate together! Volunteers must be able to move in a line with the artists along a paved path leading to the event stage.

Scheduling Note: This shift occurs during the first day of booth set-up.

This shift takes place on the first day of artist booth set up. During this time, a team of Spanish interpreter volunteers will be stationed near the Production Office at the center of the Market to interpret for Spanish-speaking artists as they request rental equipment, handyperson support, and booth supplies.

If you are interested in supporting artists in their booths during setup, you can register as an Artist Assistant. You can find the link to the Wednesday Artist Assistant volunteer shift here.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

This shift takes place on the first day of artist booth set up. During this time, a Russian interpreter volunteer will be stationed near the Production Office at the center of the Market to interpret for Russian-speaking artists as they request rental equipment, handyperson support, and booth supplies.

If you are interested in supporting artists in their booths during setup, you can register as an Artist Assistant. You can find the link to the Wednesday Artist Assistant volunteer shift here.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

This team helps manage and distribute the complimentary supplies provided by IFAM for artist, staff, and crew use during the Market. Booth Supplies volunteers assist at the Booth Supplies station during booth set-up and the Market. Volunteers are not responsible for delivering booth rental equipment such as tables, dress forms, and mirrors. Instead, the Booth Supplies team staffs the Booth Supplies station to help hand out supplies such as garbage bags, price tags, and pens as requested by artists and their assistants, IFAM Staff, and the Production Crew. Team members should be comfortable lifting up to 20lbs.

Keep in mind: Dress for the weather, with your volunteer t-shirt, comfortable shoes (for walking in the dirt), sunscreen, a hat and a jacket (in case of inclement weather -- which won't happen if you have a jacket!).

Scheduling note: During the morning shift, volunteers will help deliver booth supplies boxes to each artist booth. The afternoon shift occurs during the first day of artist booth set-up.

Help us stuff Market Bags with IFAM magazines to prepare for our Opening Night Celebration. This is a great opportunity for families to volunteer together or for folks who would prefer to volunteer in an indoor seated role. 

Team Note: Our goal will be to prepare to stuff a set number of bags. Once that number has been reached, the shifts will end.

This shift takes place on the first day of artist booth set up. Artist Assistant volunteers will assist as artists transport their artwork to their booths, inventory their products, organize their booth supplies and rental items, and begin setting up merchandise displays. 

TEAM NOTE: Each artist has unique needs; volunteers should do their best to support those needs. Some volunteers may be asked to walk and carry items to and from artists booths. Volunteers should be able to stand for long periods of time. Volunteers are NOT required to have any foreign language skills, but beginner/conversational level language skills may be helpful.

SCHEDULING NOTE: Since this is the first shift of booth set up, volunteers will be asked to meet artists at the load in areas near the two Market entrances instead of at the booths so that they can assist artists as they transport their artwork to their booths.

Team Notes: Tasks for this team include maneuvering through busy crowds to reach artists and deliver their box meals.

Team Note: Volunteers on this team may be asked to walk throughout the Market venue to retrieve artist water bottles and refill them at water stations.

Scheduling Note: The first three shifts occur during the second day of booth set-up. Water team volunteers help provide water to artists, volunteers, staff, and crew as they set up booths. The fourth shift occurs during IFAM's Opening Night Celebration.

Scheduling Note: The first three shifts occur during the second day of booth set-up. The fourth shift occurs during IFAM's Opening Night Celebration.

Team Notes: We ask team members to bring a set of basic tools along for their shifts.

Scheduling Note: The first two shifts take place during artist booth set up. The second shift occurs during IFAM's Opening Night Celebration.

The earlier 3 shifts on Thursday take place during the second day of artist booth set up. Artist Assistant volunteers will assist as artists inventory their artwork, organize their booth supplies and rental items, and begin setting up product displays. The evening shift occurs during IFAM's Opening Night Celebration. Volunteers will need to wear their volunteer t-shirts in order to enter the Market footprint. 

TEAM NOTE: Each artist has unique needs; volunteers should do their best to support those needs. Some volunteers may be asked to walk and carry items to and from artists booths. Volunteers should be able to stand for long periods of time. Volunteers are NOT required to have any foreign language skills, but beginner/conversational level language skills may be helpful.

This team helps manage and distribute the complimentary supplies provided by IFAM for artist, staff, and crew use during the Market. Booth Supplies volunteers assist at the Booth Supplies station during booth set-up and the Market. Volunteers are not responsible for delivering booth rental equipment such as tables, dress forms, and mirrors. Instead, the Booth Supplies team staffs the Booth Supplies station to help hand out supplies such as garbage bags, price tags, and pens as requested by artists and their assistants, IFAM Staff, and the Production Crew. Team members should be comfortable lifting up to 20lbs.

Keep in mind: Dress for the weather, with your volunteer t-shirt, comfortable shoes (for walking in the dirt), sunscreen, a hat and a jacket (in case of inclement weather -- which won't happen if you have a jacket!).

Scheduling note: Thursday is the second day of artist booth set-up. Thursday evening is IFAM's Opening Night Celebration.

Scheduling Note: The first three shifts occur during Artist Booth Setup. During this time, a team of Spanish interpreter volunteers will be stationed near the Production Office at the center of the Market to interpret for Spanish-speaking artists as they request rental equipment, handyperson support, and booth supplies.

If you are interested in supporting artists in their booths during setup, you can register as an Artist Assistant. You can find the link to the Thursday Artist Assistant volunteer shifts here.

The evening shift occurs during IFAM's Opening Night Celebration. Volunteers will need to wear their volunteer t-shirts in order to enter the Market footprint.

Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities. Interpreter volunteers should do their best to support those individual needs. 

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Scheduling Note: The first three shifts occur during Artist Booth Setup. During this time, a Russian interpreter volunteer will be stationed near the Production Office at the center of the Market to interpret for Russian-speaking artists as they request rental equipment, handyperson support, and booth supplies.

If you are interested in supporting artists in their booths during setup, you can register as an Artist Assistant. You can find the link to the Thursday Artist Assistant volunteer shifts here.

The evening shift occurs during IFAM's Opening Night Celebration. Volunteers will need to wear their volunteer t-shirts in order to enter the Market footprint.

Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities. Interpreter volunteers should do their best to support those individual needs. Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Team Notes: Tasks for this team include maneuvering through busy crowds to reach artists and deliver their box meals.

Join our lively team and become the welcoming face of the Market! Your friendly demeanor and flexible attitude will set the tone for a memorable experience for all.

Duties include scanning tickets as patrons enter the event, assisting with inquiries, and facilitating ticket purchases if needed. Some volunteers will also operate handheld ticket scanners, requiring a level of technical familiarity.

Team note: This position will require standing and working in the sun. We encourage volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle. We will invite all team members to attend a training session prior to volunteering.

Scheduling note: This shift occurs during IFAM's Opening Night Celebration. 

Team Notes: Prior to the Market, we will share information from the Railyards Conservancy on the flora and fauna located within Railyard Park and the importance of protecting the beautiful venue for all to enjoy. If you'd like to learn more, join us for one of our Pre-Market Park Volunteer Sessions with the Railyards Conservancy!

Stewards of Ecology volunteers may be asked to help the Welcome Pavilion team with ticket scanning during busy periods.

Team volunteers check in bikes by tagging each bike and giving a matching tag to the owner, keep bikes safe during the Market, and return bikes when their owners pick them up. IFAM partners with Bike Santa Fe to provide this service to guests. Volunteers will be stationed at the bike valet area for the duration of their shifts. 

Join our lively team and become the welcoming face of the Market! Your friendly demeanor and flexible attitude will set the tone for a memorable experience for all.

Duties include scanning tickets as patrons enter the event, assisting with inquiries, and facilitating ticket purchases if needed. Some volunteers will operate handheld ticket scanners, requiring a level of technical familiarity.

Team note: This position will require standing and working in the sun. We encourage volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle. We will invite all team members to attend a training session prior to volunteering.

Scheduling note: The first shift occurs during IFAM's Friday Early Bird session. We anticipate a large rush between 7am and 9am. It is crucial to have volunteer support for our first public Market session. Join us and help welcome guests to the Market!

Team Note: This position will require standing and working in the sun. We encourage volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle. We will invite all team members to attend a training session prior to volunteering. Market Greeter volunteers may be asked to help the Welcome Pavilion team with ticket scanning during busy periods.

Schedule Notes: The first shift occurs during IFAM's Friday Early Bird session. We anticipate a large rush between 7am and 9am. It is crucial to have volunteer support for our first public Market session. Join us and help welcome guests to the Market!

Artist Assistant volunteers will assist as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist has unique needs; Artist Assistant volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be able to stand for long periods of time.

TEAM NOTE:

Artist Assistant volunteers are NOT required to have any foreign language skills, but beginner/conversational level language skills may be helpful.

Team Notes: We welcome volunteers to this team who are comfortable working with electronic point-of-sale systems and managing a large volume of transactions.

This team helps manage and distribute the complimentary supplies provided by IFAM for artist, staff, and crew use during the Market. Booth Supplies volunteers assist at the Booth Supplies station during booth set-up and the Market. Volunteers are not responsible for delivering booth rental equipment such as tables, dress forms, and mirrors. Instead, the Booth Supplies team staffs the Booth Supplies station to help hand out supplies such as garbage bags, price tags, and pens as requested by artists and their assistants, IFAM Staff, and the Production Crew. Team members should be comfortable lifting up to 20lbs.

Keep in mind: Dress for the weather, with your volunteer t-shirt, comfortable shoes (for walking in the dirt), sunscreen, a hat and a jacket (in case of inclement weather -- which won't happen if you have a jacket!).

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Team Note: Volunteers on this team may be asked to walk throughout the Market venue to retrieve artist water bottles and refill them at water stations.

Team Notes: We ask team members to bring a set of basic tools along for their shifts.

Team note: This team works primarily outdoors, tasks may involve walking, standing, talking to guests, and lifting items.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As we finalize the 2026 demonstration schedule, adjustments may be needed. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Team volunteers check in bikes by tagging each bike and giving a matching tag to the owner, keep bikes safe during the Market, and return bikes when their owners pick them up. IFAM partners with Bike Santa Fe to provide this service to guests. Volunteers will be stationed at the bike valet area for the duration of their shifts. 

Join our lively team and become the welcoming face of the Market! Your friendly demeanor and flexible attitude will set the tone for a memorable experience for all.

Duties include scanning tickets as patrons enter the event, assisting with inquiries, and facilitating ticket purchases if needed. Some volunteers will operate handheld ticket scanners, requiring a level of technical familiarity.

Team note: This position will require standing and working in the sun. We encourage volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle. We will invite all team members to attend a training session prior to volunteering.

Team Note: This position will require standing and working in the sun. We encourage volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle. We will invite all team members to attend a training session prior to volunteering. Market Greeter volunteers may be asked to help the Welcome Pavilion team with ticket scanning during busy periods.

Artist Assistant volunteers will assist as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist has unique needs; Artist Assistant volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be able to stand for long periods of time.

TEAM NOTE:

Artist Assistant volunteers are NOT required to have any foreign language skills, but beginner/conversational level language skills may be helpful.

Team Notes: We welcome volunteers to this team who are comfortable working with electronic point-of-sale systems and managing a large volume of transactions.

Team note: This team works primarily outdoors, tasks may involve walking, standing, talking to guests, and lifting items.

Scheduling note: The evening shift on Saturday takes place during IFAM's Saturday Night Market. There will not be an artist demonstration this evening; instead volunteers will be asked to support hands-on arts activities during this event.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As we finalize the 2026 demonstration schedule, adjustments may be needed. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

The evening shift occurs during our Saturday Night Market event. 

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

The evening shift occurs during our Saturday Night Market event. 

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

The evening shift occurs during our Saturday Night Market event. 

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

The evening shift occurs during our Saturday Night Market event. 

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Team Note: Volunteers on this team may be asked to walk throughout the Market venue to retrieve artist water bottles and refill them at water stations.

Team Notes: We ask team members to bring a set of basic tools along for their shifts.

This team helps manage and distribute the complimentary supplies provided by IFAM for artist, staff, and crew use during the Market. Booth Supplies volunteers assist at the Booth Supplies station during booth set-up and the Market. Volunteers are not responsible for delivering booth rental equipment such as tables, dress forms, and mirrors. Instead, the Booth Supplies team staffs the Booth Supplies station to help hand out supplies such as garbage bags, price tags, and pens as requested by artists and their assistants, IFAM Staff, and the Production Crew. Team members should be comfortable lifting up to 20lbs.

Keep in mind: Dress for the weather, with your volunteer t-shirt, comfortable shoes (for walking in the dirt), sunscreen, a hat and a jacket (in case of inclement weather -- which won't happen if you have a jacket!).

Note: Receipts have a very small font size, reader glasses may be helpful!

Team Notes: Tasks for this team include maneuvering through busy crowds to reach artists and deliver their box meals.

Team Notes: Market Breakdown is not artist-specific. Volunteers on this team follow the lead of IFAM Production staff and crew. If you prefer to directly assist artists during this closing period, check out the Closing Artist Support shift on the Artist Assistant team. 

The Market closes at 4pm and artists begin packing up their work then. It is incredibly vital to have volunteer support as artists pack up their artwork and transfer it to the shuttle to the Sage Hotel. Please consider helping Sunday afternoon!

Team volunteers check in bikes by tagging each bike and giving a matching tag to the owner, keep bikes safe during the Market, and return bikes when their owners pick them up. IFAM partners with Bike Santa Fe to provide this service to guests. Volunteers will be stationed at the bike valet area for the duration of their shifts. 

Join our lively team and become the welcoming face of the Market! Your friendly demeanor and flexible attitude will set the tone for a memorable experience for all.

Duties include scanning tickets as patrons enter the event, assisting with inquiries, and facilitating ticket purchases if needed. Some volunteers will operate handheld ticket scanners, requiring a level of technical familiarity.

Team note: This position will require standing and working in the sun. We encourage volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle. We will invite all team members to attend a training session prior to volunteering.

Team Note: This position will require standing and working in the sun. We encourage volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle. We will invite all team members to attend a training session prior to volunteering. Market Greeter volunteers may be asked to help the Welcome Pavilion team with ticket scanning during busy periods.

Scheduling note: The final shift is a pack up shift. Volunteers will be responsible for packing up and counting all remaining Mercado inventory.

TEAM NOTE: Volunteers on this team need to have strong organizational skills, customer service ability, and be able to lift 20 pounds.

Artist Assistant volunteers will assist as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs; Artist Assistant volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be able to stand for long periods of time.

The Market closes at 4pm and artists begin packing up their work then. Volunteers during the Sunday afternoon shift will be asked to assist artists in this process. This is a crucial role; please consider signing up to help on Sunday afternoon!

TEAM NOTE: This shift takes place on the last day of the Market, our Sunday free Community Day. Keep in mind that artists are able to discount their work during the afternoon Market session.

Artist Assistant volunteers are NOT required to have any foreign language skills, but beginner/conversational level language skills may be helpful.

Team Notes: We welcome volunteers to this team who are comfortable working with electronic point-of-sale systems and managing a large volume of transactions.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

The Market closes at 4pm and artists begin packing up their work then. Volunteers during the Sunday afternoon shift will be asked to assist artists in this process. This is a crucial role; please consider signing up to help on Sunday afternoon!

This shift takes place on the last day of the Market, our Sunday free Community Day. Artists are able to discount their work during the afternoon Market session.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

The Market closes at 4pm and artists begin packing up their work then. Volunteers during the Sunday afternoon shift will be asked to assist artists in this process. This is a crucial role; please consider signing up to help on Sunday afternoon!

This shift takes place on the last day of the Market, our Sunday free Community Day. Artists are able to discount their work during the afternoon Market session.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

The Market closes at 4pm and artists begin packing up their work then. Volunteers during the Sunday afternoon shift will be asked to assist artists in this process. This is a crucial role; please consider signing up to help on Sunday afternoon!

This shift takes place on the last day of the Market, our Sunday free Community Day. Artists are able to discount their work during the afternoon Market session.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Interpreter volunteers will provide language support as artists explain their work to customers, facilitate purchases with cashier volunteers, and refresh product displays. Each artist may have unique needs and language abilities; interpreter volunteers should do their best to follow artists' leads and support those needs. Volunteers should be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

Market closes at 4pm and artists begin packing up their work then. Volunteers during the Sunday afternoon shift will be asked to assist artists in this process. This is a crucial role; please consider signing up to help on Sunday afternoon!

This shift takes place on the last day of the Market, our Sunday free Community Day. Artists are able to discount their work during the afternoon Market session.

Keep in mind: These shifts are subject to change. As artists are still waiting to receive their visas and finalize travel plans, interpreter requests may be updated in the coming months. If you have signed up, we will reach out and update you with any changes.

Team Note: Volunteers on this team may be asked to walk throughout the Market venue to retrieve artist water bottles and refill them at water stations.

Team Notes: We ask team members to bring a set of basic tools along for their shifts.

Scheduling Note: The last shift occurs during Market Breakdown when artists are packing up their booths.

Note: Receipts have a very small font size, reader glasses may be helpful!

This team helps manage and distribute the complimentary supplies provided by IFAM for artist, staff, and crew use during the Market. Booth Supplies volunteers assist at the Booth Supplies station during booth set-up and the Market. Volunteers are not responsible for delivering booth rental equipment such as tables, dress forms, and mirrors. Instead, the Booth Supplies team staffs the Booth Supplies station to help hand out supplies such as garbage bags, price tags, and pens as requested by artists and their assistants, IFAM Staff, and the Production Crew. Team members should be comfortable lifting up to 20lbs.

Keep in mind: Dress for the weather, with your volunteer t-shirt, comfortable shoes (for walking in the dirt), sunscreen, a hat and a jacket (in case of inclement weather -- which won't happen if you have a jacket!).

Scheduling note: The Market closes at 4pm and clean up begins. Volunteers on this team will be asked to collect and organize booth supplies after the Market ends.

Team Notes: Tasks for this team include maneuvering through busy crowds to reach artists and deliver their box meals.

Join us as we work in Warehouse 21 to help the production team clean up the Railyard as well as get our supplies sorted and ready to return to the IFAM Warehouse.

While the bulk of the work will be in the air-conditioned Warehouse 21, some of us will also be in the market footprint collecting booth supplies and tablecloths.  Plan to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and come prepared with hats and sunscreen for outdoor work.  There will be no snacks or water, so bring what you may need.