ZAOstock 2027: Saturday, September 18, 2027. Place to be announced.
Volunteer sign-up sheet.
Help in person on the day, or online from anywhere. Pick a job below, then email info@thezao.com with the job and your name, and we will count you in here. Names are never shown on this page.
The place and times for ZAOstock 2027 are not set yet. The “Planned for 2026” column is how many people last year’s sheet planned for each job, so you can see the size of it. Signed up so far: 0.
In person
The day before
Place and times to be set
| Job | Planned for 2026 | Signed up |
|---|---|---|
| SetupTables, banners, decor and signs. | 3 people | 0 |
| Supplies runExtension cables, tape, trash bags, work lights. | 1 person | 0 |
| Power and cablesFind the outlets and lay cable runs out of walkways. | 1 person | 0 |
Festival day
Place and times to be set
| Job | Planned for 2026 | Signed up |
|---|---|---|
| Load-inHelp set the sound gear, cables and tables. | 3 people | 0 |
| Artist check-inGreet the acts as they arrive for soundcheck. | 1 person | 0 |
| TimekeeperGive each act a 5-minute and a 1-minute signal so sets end on time. | 1 person | 0 |
| HeadcountA clicker at the entrance, counting people coming in. | 2 people | 0 |
| WelcomeSay hello and point people to the sign-up. | 1 person | 0 |
| FloaterTrash sweep, resets, and the lost-and-found point. | 1 person | 0 |
| PhotosPhone photos of the day, and one photo from the same spot every hour. | 1 person | 0 |
| Event logJot down anything unusual with a rough time. | 1 person | 0 |
| StrikeSound gear down, cables, tables, trash, lights. | 3 people | 0 |
The day after
Place and times to be set
| Job | Planned for 2026 | Signed up |
|---|---|---|
| Load-outFinal pack-up and returns. | 2 people | 0 |
Online
Before the festival
From anywhere
| Job | Planned for 2026 | Signed up |
|---|---|---|
| Share ZAOstockTell Maine friends and groups about ZAOstock 2027 when there is something to share. | 10 people | 0 |
Festival day
Online, if the day is livestreamed
| Job | Planned for 2026 | Signed up |
|---|---|---|
| Stream chatWelcome people in the livestream chat and answer questions. | 2 people | 0 |
| Live postingPost short updates and photos to socials. | 1 person | 0 |
| ClipsCut short clips for sharing, during and after the day. | 2 people | 0 |