Shift Happens Volunteers

26/12/2024

Hope you had a happy holidaze! 🎄 Now it’s time for completely different kind of trees 🍁 Join us for in Ohio 😙💨 The link to apply is in our bio 🔗

23/12/2024

Solstice Festival @ Eagle’s Nest was ✨exactly✨ what our souls needed 💗 The vibe and the community here around Lake Átitlan is truly special. Thank you and the Mayan people for hosting us here 🇬🇹 If you weren’t able to join us this year, don’t worry: we will be back again for this very special gathering 🦅

11/12/2024

05/12/2024

And that’s a wrap 🎊 Thanks to all the volunteers that made 2024 an unforgettable year 🥳

01/12/2024

Well-structured work exchange programs can ease financial strains for festivals while simultaneously creating affordable pathways for participation.

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Well-structured work exchange programs can ease financial strains for festivals while simultaneously creating affordable pathways for participation.

28/11/2024

You knew it was coming…that sappy little Thanksgiving post. 🖤 We’re feeling so freaking blessed to know you, work with you, and co-create the magic that makes festival moments unforgettable.

To our volunteers who have poured hours of dedication and passion into our mission—thank you. You are the heartbeat of what we do. To the crew members who’ve become family, and the volunteers who’ve grown into staff, you make the chaos feel like a beautiful dance.🦃

If you’re here now, you’re here forever—I don’t make the rules. 🪄 Happy Thanksgiving to our incredible community. We hope your holiday season is filled with safety, love, and laughter. We hope you’re reminiscing on your favorite festival memories with full hearts and full bellies. 💫

14/11/2024

Join us this December 19–21 to celebrate the solstice in a truly unforgettable way! 🌞✨ As one of the last chances to work with us in 2024, we’re thrilled to introduce Solstice Festival presented by in stunning Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Swipe to discover the values that make this festival special and see what awaits you.

What’s Included:
🎟️ Festival Admission: Your entry to all the festivities
🎶 Backstage Access: Experience the magic from behind the scenes
🍽️ Staff Meals: Enjoy three delicious meals provided daily

Roles Available:
♻️ Green Team
🎟️ Box Office (Spanish required)
🍽️ Buffet
🏷️ Vendor Coordinator (experience required)
🔊 Audio (experience required)
🎚️ Noise Control
🙌 Temple Keeper (Stage Manager)
☮️ Sanctuary (Harm Reduction)
🖤 Crisis Management

Don’t wait last day to confirm your participation is Dec. 1st!

13/11/2024

Happy Birthday to our Make-It-Happen Captain! 🥳🪅 , on behalf of the whole team, we adore you like no other. As co-founder and owner of SH, we’re endlessly grateful for all you’ve done to bring this vision to life and for creating a true container for joy. Here’s to you!

12/11/2024

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our newest crew member, 🦂 Although she is assisting with sales development, Maya has been a longtime festival co-collaborator in areas like admin, AR, harm reduction, and guest services.

We’re always in awe of your uncanny ability to get things done while simultaneously holding it down with style. We love you, Maya—happy birthday!🍾🎈🍰

06/11/2024

Leaning into our community now more than ever—finding ways to uplift, support, and amplify the voices of our marginalized communities.

Volunteer. Be a steward of the land, an ambassador for peace, and above all, never stop advocating for the good of all. Embrace the journey to healing, explore ways to care for your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, and find moments for reflection.

Take care of your mind and body, so you can show up for those around you as your truest self. In this way, we keep moving forward together.

31/10/2024

Shift Happens makes its return to Lake Átitlan, Guatemala this December for .atitlan 🇬🇹 Held at the idyllic , Solstice Festival is the perfect winter getaway 🦅✨ Very limited spots available, so apply now via the linkinbio 🔗

24/10/2024

Kisses for the birthday girl! 💋 Cecilia Gonzales Gordon you are such a shining light in our community! You make a lasting impact on everyone you work with, your smile is infectious, you always check in on those around you…. this list can go on and on. 🪩✨

From our SHIFT familia to you, we love you. Happy Birthday Ceci 🫶🏼

21/10/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR BOY .mathi ! We love you so much, we are all booking our flights to see you in Guate in December! 😏🛫🌋

Everyone wish a special dirty thirty birthday to our pre-event coordinator for and soon to be co-collaborator at .atitlan 🕺🏻🪩🌿

18/10/2024

To be a few years in and still growing, adding iconic festivals like to our lineup is a true honor! A special thank you to everyone who put in work, the feedback has been off the charts 📈💞

Reminiscing on magic moments that turned into lasting memories at what we thought was one of our final events of the season—turns out, we were wrong! Stay tuned for a lush update coming your way soon. 🌋🌿

Photos by: & .nyc

15/10/2024

Already reminiscing about Wakaan Music Festival!

07/10/2024

We are closing out our 2024 season with the one and only IF you’re looking for one last chance to boogie with us… you know where to find us! 🌵🏜️🕺🏻✅

02/10/2024

T-8 Days til we descend into the Mojave for … there’s still time to join the work exchange program at our 🌵🌌🚐