11 ways to volunteer at Warped Tour (and get in for free)
[Photo by: Vans Warped Tour]
It’s been a dream for many to work on Vans Warped Tour, and with the final cross-country run of the festival upon us, there’s no better time to get involved, make a difference and learn about the nonprofit side of Warped Tour—all while getting in for free.
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Volunteering for one or more of your local Warped Tour dates is a great way to get insight behind the festival and see how so many nonprofit organizations are making a difference by using music to engage fans with real-life issues that need our attention. It’s important to note that while a majority of nonprofits will give you a little bit of time throughout the day to catch your favorite bands, you are there to work and help make a difference.
Check out the following organizations and how you can join them this summer on Vans Warped Tour.
1. A Voice For The Innocent
A Voice For The Innocent (AVFTI) provides a community of support for victims of rape and sexual abuse and gives them a safe, judgment-free platform to share their story, find support and connect with local resources. Volunteers should be at least 16-years-old and feel comfortable talking to victims about their experiences. Accepted volunteers will be notified of their approval by the end of the month and will be trained on how to talk about these heavy topics. Volunteers will also be asked within the application if they would like to participate in AVFTI’s fundraiser this April where you will have the chance to earn unique Warped Tour experiences like backstage tours, dinner in catering, personal meet and greets and more. Those interested in volunteering with AVFTI should click here to fill out the application!.
Volunteer with us on the final year of @VansWarpedTour! Help us provide survivors across the nation with a safe platform to tell their story, find support, and connect with local resources. Apply here: https://t.co/ih3p2fKZYi #WarpedTour2018
— AVoiceForTheInnocent (@avfti) March 1, 2018
2. Feed Our Children NOW!
If you’ve ever been to Warped Tour, you’ve seen the Feed Our Children NOW! tent set up right outside the venue entrances. They’re the ones you donate three canned foods, one used cellphone or $5 in exchange for early entrance to the festival. This nonprofit is aiming to make a difference by organizing and managing food drives to address the ever-growing problem of hunger in the United States. Those interested in helping with the organization's social media should email [email protected] for more information, otherwise click here to get started!
Warped Tour x @feedourchildrennow
Bring your donation to the @feedourchildren tent, located by the main entrance gates, to receive your Express Entry wristband.
ℹ https://t.co/5OuHK56weX#vanswarpedtour #warpedtour #feedourchildrennow #fooddrive pic.twitter.com/Tfv6w1m0Vg— Vans Warped Tour (@VansWarpedTour) March 10, 2018
3. Can You Hear Me?
CYHM works toward ending the stigma that surrounds mental health issues while providing a supportive and empowering community for those struggling with mental health, bullying and peer pressure. Teens and young adults are provided with a safe online platform where they can speak up and be heard without fear of judgment or ridicule. Those interested in volunteering should visit the CYHM website, scroll to the bottom of the page and select the dates they wish to participate.
4. Student Conservation Association (Warped Eco)
The mission of Student Conservation Association is to “build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.” Volunteers will participate with recruitment and hands-on service, as well as the assistance in various activities within the organization. Additionally, volunteers will assist with recycling duties focusing on backstage and tour bus areas. Worried about missing out on seeing your favorite bands perform? Don’t worry, you will still have PLENTY of time to do that. To apply, click here!
What does conservation look like in 30+ cities with 2 million fans? We’re hitting the road with @VansWarpedTour this summer – join us & find out! #vanswarpedtour pic.twitter.com/lKanWcfZam
— SCA (@the_sca) March 2, 2018
5. Keep A Breast Foundation
Keep A Breast Foundation has a simple but powerful mission: to equip young people with breast health education early on in their lives. This means getting out there and talking to them face-to-face on their own turf and in their own voice about breast cancer. Volunteers will help empower young people all across the country while becoming their own health advocate. Check out their website for more information!
work with @keepabreast to empower young people around the world with breast health and education. Educate yourself, become your own health advocate, share your story and volunteer! https://t.co/Vu5Rq8ztII pic.twitter.com/HTGyy4Fhwv
— Vans Warped Tour (@VansWarpedTour) February 17, 2018
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6. Red Cross
All who donate blood this summer at Red Cross Warped Tour blood drives will receive a Warped Tour VIP voucher that, with a purchased ticket, can be used for access to a VIP area where meet and greets take place. Donors will also have the chance to win an exclusive Warped Tour experience that includes two tickets and a meet and greet with select bands. Schedule your appointment to donate at a Warped Tour drive by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter the code: warpedmusic.
7. Hope For The Day
Hope For The Day “achieves proactive suicide prevention by providing outreach and mental health education.” They set out to break the stigma surrounding mental health that all too often forces victims into silence. Hope For The Day wants to dispel that stigma and let you know that it’s OK not to be OK. Volunteers are required to be Mental Health First Aid certified. A link to training sessions in your area is provided on their Warped Tour application, which can be found here.
work with @HopeForTheDay on proactive prevention and help break the silence around mental health in your community! pic.twitter.com/nMHnASt2Kt
— Vans Warped Tour (@VansWarpedTour) February 17, 2018
8. HeadCount
HeadCount uses music to help Americans engage with democracy. Since 2004, the organization has helped to register about 500,000 voters at concerts, music festivals and online. Their message is simple: You must speak to be heard. Registering voters isn’t the only thing HeadCount is known for. You can check out even more of their initiatives and projects on their website, where you’ll also find links and further information on volunteering!
register to vote with @HeadCountOrg and become involved in your local government! https://t.co/esIBGDEvET pic.twitter.com/EVSl0d2AhX
— Vans Warped Tour (@VansWarpedTour) February 17, 2018
9. FEND
2018 marks the launch of the FEND movement (Full Energy, No Drugs) in partnership with the Preventum Initiative. The FEND movement empowers youth to make a stand against opioids. The goal is to engage 50,000 young people between March and August 2018, giving them the chance to earn rewards and prizes as they increase their knowledge and change their attitudes and behaviors in relation to opioids. You can participate by downloading the Preventum app and begin onboarding to the FEND campaign. Within the app you’ll have ways of scoring free Warped Tour tickets, cool prizes and a very special acoustic set with Waterparks or We The Kings. Be sure to check out the FEND movement and download the app TODAY to get started!
Thanks @KevinLyman ! Come and be a part of the FEND Movement (Full Energy, No Drugs). Download the Preventum app and join the @FENDmovement https://t.co/CaPfNoclWE
— wearefend (@FENDmovement) March 2, 2018
10. Heartsupport
Heartsupport is a place where every music fan can heal and grow stronger. They’re here to talk to both bands and fans about all the really hard, messy stuff in life while helping individuals find ways of coping with their pain. Heartsupport acts as a community for music fans to discover the strength they need to overcome adversity. Find out more about their initiatives as well as how you can get involved here.
We're sad this is the final run, but excited to see you all out there headbanging with us and swinging by our tent! https://t.co/gafQxkxijd
— HeartSupport (@heartsupport) March 2, 2018
11. My Life Vs. Your Vacation
A state of mind, a way of life. My Life Vs. Your Vacation is all about making your life whatever you want it to be. It’s about holding each other accountable for living out your goals and dreams, showing that if you work hard for what you want—you WILL get it. Live your best life and make every day better than your last vacation. Visit the MLVYV website for more information and be sure to keep checking back for Warped Tour volunteer opportunities!
We are amped on @VansWarpedTour line up. So excited to go down with the ship this summer. #MLVYV We. Are. #FOREVERWARPED
— MyLifeVsYourVacation (@MyLifeVsYourVac) March 1, 2018
