Somewhere Fest — Social Change Festival Volunteer Opportunity

Overview:
Somewhere Fest returns to Wichita September 25–26, bringing together music, storytelling, community connection, and action. The Social Change Festival is the activation space where attendees engage with local nonprofit partners and explore this year’s theme of upward mobility through interactive experiences, meaningful stories, and opportunities to get involved.

Volunteer Opportunity:
Volunteers are needed to help bring the Social Change Festival to life. Opportunities include guest-facing roles such as helping attendees navigate the space and supporting nonprofit partners, as well as behind-the-scenes roles including setup, logistics, supply runs, and general event support.

Whether you enjoy being front-and-center or prefer working behind the scenes, the team will match volunteers with roles based on availability and preference.

As a thank-you, anyone who completes a volunteer shift will receive a free General Admission ticket to the music festival. 

As a thank-you for volunteering, each volunteer will receive a General Admission ticket to Somewhere Fest, which includes access to all stages and music throughout the festival. General Admission does not include access to the VIP viewing area, VIP bar, or VIP entrance.

• Friday volunteers can choose either a Friday or Saturday GA ticket.

Saturday volunteers will generally receive a Saturday GA ticket.

Volunteer Shift Breakdown:

Friday - September 25th
Block Party: 5:30–8:30 PM

ANF Volunteer Shifts:

• 4:30–7:00 PM
• 6:30–9:00 PM

Saturday - September 26th
Block Party: 3:00–8:30 PM
Saturday begins earlier because Somewhere Fest is also hosting a 5K at 2:00 PM and the chili cookoff is taking place that day.

ANF Volunteer Shifts:

• 2:30–5:00 PM
• 4:30–7:00 PM
• 6:30–9:00 PM

The overlap between shifts is intentional, giving volunteers time to understand the activation, connect with the team, and provide a smooth handoff to the next group.

We are looking for 2–3 Army of Normal Folks volunteers per shift, who will be paired with 1–2 CarePortal volunteers.

Primary Conditions of Human Flourishing Supported:

• Economic Opportunity — Connects attendees with organizations and ideas focused on upward mobility and greater opportunity.
• Education — Creates interactive learning experiences around community challenges, solutions, and ways to take action.
• Healthy Relationships & Community — Brings people, nonprofits, and volunteers together around shared purpose and meaningful community engagement.

Relevant Passions & Abilities:

Passions: Community engagement, social impact, live events, nonprofit service, helping others

Abilities: Hospitality, communication, teamwork, organization, flexibility, event support, willingness to jump in where needed

Next Step:

1. Register  
2. Or connect with Trey Hightower through Army of Normal Folks at fhightower@standtogether.org. Trey serves as your personal service concierge, helping answer questions, identify the best fit, and remove barriers to participation.

Additional Contact Info:

Event Dates: September 25th–26th
Volunteer Focus: Friday and Saturday Social Change Festival activations
Volunteer Need: 1–2 ANF volunteers per shift
Volunteer Thank-You: One free GA music festival ticket for completing a volunteer shift