Be a volunteer

2026 VOLUNTEER INFO

Thank you for your interest in being a part of the heart and soul of our festival. As volunteers our “Vibe Tribe”, you play a critical role in creating a vibrant, organized, and welcoming atmosphere for all our attendees, participants, and faculty. Our festival thrives on the energy, dedication, and passion of volunteers like you who come together from various backgrounds to support and celebrate the spirit of yoga and wellness.

Volunteers exchange about 20 hours of time for access to all 4 Days of the Berkshire Yoga Festival. If you are interested in pre-scheduling your classes and having full control over your availability, we recommend you purchase a ticket.

2026 Volunteer Expectations

Requirements

• Available for all 4 days of the festival. Those who are available also prior to and post-festival will be prioritized.
• Work 20 hours doing festival production tasks. This will be spread out in 4-5 hour blocks over multiple days so you can participate in a maximum amount of festival fun keeping in mind that the majority of the shifts are during the festival.
• Attend two (2) an additional MANDATORY trainings including a virtual training in the spring AND an orientation meeting (not included in the 20 hours) on site at Jiminy Peak Resort on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at 6:00pm
• Agree to pay $108 non-refundable fee that covers a special 4-Day “Vibe Tribe” Pass and a Limited Edition T-Shirt
• BYF volunteers are responsible for their own housing, meals, and transportation. Please see our lodging & camping info and secure your housing now.
What You Get

• One (1) 4-Day “Vibe Tribe” Pass that grants priority walk-in access to Featured Sessions. This pass does not allow for pre-registration for sessions. Instead, as a Volunteer, you will be able to walk-in to sessions all 4 Days of festival (does not include Aerial Yoga, VIP Apres Yoga or Sauna sessions).
• You will be surrounded by like-minded yogis and yoginis, and directly contribute to the success, mood, and meaning of the festival. You will meet and mingle with people who share your passion for yoga, music, health, and wellness, creating new friends and connections.
• See the whole event unfold from behind the scenes!

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ways to Support BYF

Volunteers will be assigned to one or more of 9 different Volunteer “Teams” listed below based on their skills and expertise. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work closely with Festival Management gaining valuable skills and insights into the organization of large events.

Aquarius vibe team

Responsible for creating and maintaining a high vibration of positivity, creativity, and openness at the festival. This could mean public displays of art, dancing, body paint, painting tribal, taking classes that lack attendance, being visible in the marketplace and vendor village.
Requirements: Festival experience. Extroverted personality wit love of connecting with people. Special skill a plus EX: Huge Bubble Making, Fire Dancing, Belly Dancing, Henna, Aerial Arts, Live Music, Busking, etc…
AV Team

Help ensure teachers have great audio. Adjusting mic’s, speakers, etc… This team also may run livestreaming equipment on some lectures.
Requirements: A background in streaming and/or AV is needed.
Classroom Team

This team’s job is to be stationed at each classroom to handle check-in and attendance for each class. You will have an app that allows you to track attendance. This role let’s you sit in and partially participate in classes after check-in is complete. You also may need to support the presenter pre-class. Requirements: Being personable and good with a smartphone is required, ability to task switch quickly, and problem solve, customer service mindset and experience. Ability to handle the pressure of 100 people trying to get into a room 15 mins before the class start. Front desk experience at a busy yoga studio is helpful.
Facility & Decor Team

Help the Festival Director prepare the venue, including setting up safety measures, placing signage, decorations and general maintenance tasks. Help with stage setups during the festival and breakdown at the end. Requirements: Can comfortably lift a 30lb bag. Ok with manual labor. Comfortable going on a ladder.
HQ / Customer Service Team

HQ Team: Assist in the check-in process, distribute event materials and swag bags, manage on-site ticket sales, and provide general support to the registration staff. You may also be stationed throughout the festival to answer questions and provide information to attendees. Requirements: Being personable and enjoying customer service, quick with information and details, multitasking.
Marketing & Social Media Team

Assist in managing live updates, engaging with online communities, and supporting the Social Media Manager in content creation. Support the official photographer/videographer by capturing moments throughout the event, managing equipment, and assisting in cataloging images and footage. Requirements: Expertise OR Love of yoga social media, videography or yoga photography experience.
Medical Team

Be available at the Medical Tent, provide basic first aid, and support during medical emergencies under professional supervision. Requirements: Minimum requirement is CPR certification and good bedside manner, Licensed Medical Professionals recommended: ex: Doctors, PA’s, Nurses, PT’s, and other Medical Professionals.
Presenter Concierge Team

Help pamper our Presenters so they can give their best to all participants. Manage Presenter logistics including transportation schedules, accommodation details, and ensuring all logistical needs are met on time with low stress. Requirements: Good organizational skills, quick task switching, attention to detail, problem solving, knowledge of the Berkshires, cultural sensitivity and ability to maintain a customer service attitude under pressure.
Vendor & Sponsor Team

Support the Operations Manager in managing relationships with vendors, helping with setup, addressing vendor inquiries, and ensuring vendors have what they need. Assist in setting up and dismantling vendor spaces, organizing vendor materials, and ensuring the vendor area is clean and well-maintained. Requirements: Customer service attitude, problem solving, rolling up your sleeves and helping, Good communication skills, Attention to detail.