Saturday, October 3, 2026
Volunteer sign-up sheet.
In person on Franklin Street, or online from anywhere. Pick a job below, then email info@thezao.com with the job and your name, and we will mark the spot taken here.
Already covered
- MC: covered
- Stage managers: covered
- Sound: covered
- Livestream: covered
- Video: covered
- Stream moderation: covered
In person
Friday, October 2
Franklin Street Parklet, 2 to 6 PM
| When | Job | Spots |
|---|---|---|
| 2 - 6 PM | SetupTables, banners, decor and signs on the parklet. | 3 openof 3 |
| Before 2 PM | Supplies runExtension cables, tape, trash bags, work lights. | 1 openof 1 |
| 2 - 4 PM | Power and cablesFind the outlets and lay cable runs out of walkways. | 1 openof 1 |
Saturday, October 3
Franklin Street Parklet, from 8 AM
| When | Job | Spots |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 10 AM | Load-inHelp set the sound gear, cables and tables. | 3 openof 3 |
| 9:30 AM - 12 PM | Artist check-inGreet the acts as they arrive for soundcheck. | 1 openof 1 |
| 12 - 6 PM | TimekeeperGive each act a 5-minute and a 1-minute signal so sets end on time. | 1 openof 1 |
| 12 - 6 PM | HeadcountA clicker at one end of the parklet, counting people coming in. | 2 openof 2 |
| 12 - 6 PM | Welcome and QR signPoint people to the sign-up QR and ask two quick questions. | 1 openof 1 |
| 12 - 6 PM | FloaterJenga reset, trash sweep, and the lost-and-found point at the stage. | 1 openof 1 |
| 12 - 6 PM | PhotosPhone photos of the day, and one photo from the same spot every hour. | 1 openof 1 |
| 12 - 6 PM | Event logJot down anything unusual with a rough time. | 1 openof 1 |
| 5:50 - 6:15 PM | After-party signHold the sign on the street pointing to Black Moon next door. | 1 openof 1 |
| From 5:50 PM | StrikeSound gear down, cables, tables, trash, lights. | 3 openof 3 |
Sunday, October 4
Franklin Street Parklet, time set with the crew
| When | Job | Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Load-outFinal pack-up and returns. | 2 openof 2 |
Online
Before Saturday
From anywhere
| When | Job | Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Any time | Share the eventShare the Facebook event or the poster with Maine friends and groups. | 10 openof 10 |
Saturday, October 3
Online, noon to 6 PM Eastern
| When | Job | Spots |
|---|---|---|
| 12 - 6 PM | Stream chatWelcome people in the livestream chat and answer questions. | 2 openof 2 |
| 12 - 6 PM | Live postingPost short updates and photos from the stream to socials. | 1 openof 1 |
| During and after | ClipsCut short clips from the stream for sharing. | 2 openof 2 |