Event
Paper Whale
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Please volunteer for Noisy Waters Mural Festival 2026 this August 14-16! For volunteering, you will receive 1 drink ticket to use onsite off-shift, 1 voting token and 1 free volunteer only festival t-shirt. The event itself is from 1-11pm Friday, 9am-11pm Saturday, and 9am-3pm Sunday, though volunteer positions range dates and times from pre-festival setup to post-festival takedown. Your contribution means everything to us - thank you for your participation and continued support beautifying Bellingham through community connection and art production. Event Description Below: For three days, world-renowned muralists paint original works on 8’×8’ panels while the public watches the process unfold. By Sunday, the community votes and three artists earn commissions to paint permanent murals across Bellingham. This is your chance to have a say in the public art you want to see in your city. Come back Sunday afternoon for the awards ceremony to find out which artists won. While the competition runs, dive into three days of spray-paint workshops, mural tours, live music, art for sale, yoga, upcycled fashion, and nonstop creative energy for all ages at the 4th annual Noisy Waters Mural Festival. Free family-friendly events throughout the day create an experience to remember. Then, as daylight fades, the art starts glowing and the music gets louder for the 21+ crowd. Noisy Night Mode brings together headliner bands and DJs, blacklight painting, late-night mural sessions, and a libations bar for a multi-sensory experience. Produced by Bellingham-based placemaking agency, Paper Whale, you know this festival is going to be unique.
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Event Setup
Date
Wed, Aug 12
Time
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Want to peek behind the curtains and see how the magic happens? Help us set-up Noisy Waters Mural Festival and bring this event to life! Producing an event of this scale takes a LOT of work, and setting up the event down is the creative key to ensuring all of the following pieces flow smoothly: that the murals get painted and that attendees are able to enjoy a transformed festival space for the weekend. Hang lights and signs, set up the bar, decorate the tents and help us ensure everything finds its proper place. In this role, you will get (1) additional drink ticket instead of a festival t-shirt!
Event Setup
Date
Thu, Aug 13
Time
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Want to peek behind the curtains and see how the magic happens? Help us set-up Noisy Waters Mural Festival and bring this event to life! Producing an event of this scale takes a LOT of work, and setting up the event down is the creative key to ensuring all of the following pieces flow smoothly: that the murals get painted and that attendees are able to enjoy a transformed festival space for the weekend. Hang lights and signs, set up the bar, decorate the tents and help us ensure everything finds its proper place. In this role, you will get (1) additional drink ticket instead of a festival t-shirt!
Event Setup
Date
Thu, Aug 13
Time
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Want to peek behind the curtains and see how the magic happens? Help us set-up Noisy Waters Mural Festival and bring this event to life! Producing an event of this scale takes a LOT of work, and setting up the event down is the creative key to ensuring all of the following pieces flow smoothly: that the murals get painted and that attendees are able to enjoy a transformed festival space for the weekend. Hang lights and signs, set up the bar, decorate the tents and help us ensure everything finds its proper place. In this role, you will get (1) additional drink ticket instead of a festival t-shirt!
Event Setup
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Want to peek behind the curtains and see how the magic happens? Help us set-up Noisy Waters Mural Festival and bring this event to life! Producing an event of this scale takes a LOT of work, and setting up the event down is the creative key to ensuring all of the following pieces flow smoothly: that the murals get painted and that attendees are able to enjoy a transformed festival space for the weekend. Hang lights and signs, set up the bar, decorate the tents and help us ensure everything finds its proper place. In this role, you will get (1) additional drink ticket instead of a festival t-shirt!
Kids & Teens Wall
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Support creativity and community by helping lead our Kids & Teens Wall—a free, open painting space where youth of all ages can contribute to a collaborative mural and free paint. You’ll assist young artists, help manage materials, and keep the space both fun and safe. Be ready to get messy and have a blast while inspiring the next generation of muralists!
Gift Shop Sales
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Manage sales at our Artists Gallery & Gift Shop located near the main entrance. You’ll sell prints, from our live muralists, & Noisy Waters merchandise with a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, while keeping the booth organized and answering attendee questions (you’ll have a festival map to help).
Token Sales - Booth
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
Token Sales - Mobile
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
Towards Zero Waste
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Think of this as festival hospitality meets sustainability! Towards Zero Waste volunteers manage trash, compost, and recycling while refilling drinking water onsite for attendees. You’ll also help supply artists with fresh buckets of water for painting and safely remove and empty dirty water to our operations zone (with the help of a wagon). You are vital to our goal of a low-waste, well-cared-for event!
First Aid
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Are you First Aid certified and ready to serve in one of the most essential roles of the festival? The top priority at Noisy Waters is safety. You'll enjoy live art, music, DJs, Saturday’s upcycled fashion show, and evening black-light painting while remaining alert and ready to assist attendees who may need medical support. Thank you in advance for keeping us all safe!
Bartending - Beer & Cider Only
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks-and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
Bartending - Full Bar
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
Beer Garden Vibe Check
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Help keep our beer and alcohol garden safe and fun! Beer Garden Vibe Check ensures no alcohol comes in or out of the festival and makes sure people are only entering/leaving the festival from official entrances. Friday and Saturday night, the festival turns 21+ for Noisy Night Mode evening music headliners, so this Beer Garden volunteer team will support evening operations by ID checking attendees, selling them $10 tickets for the show, and monitoring the beer garden at night. Help us keep the party responsible and vibrant!
Kids & Teens Wall
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Support creativity and community by helping lead our Kids & Teens Wall—a free, open painting space where youth of all ages can contribute to a collaborative mural and free paint. You’ll assist young artists, help manage materials, and keep the space both fun and safe. Be ready to get messy and have a blast while inspiring the next generation of muralists!
Gift Shop Sales
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Manage sales at our Artists Gallery & Gift Shop located near the main entrance. You’ll sell prints, from our live muralists, & Noisy Waters merchandise with a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, while keeping the booth organized and answering attendee questions (you’ll have a festival map to help).
Token Sales - Booth
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
Token Sales - Mobile
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
Bartending - Full Bar
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks-and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
Bartending - Beer & Cider Only
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks-and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
First Aid
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Are you First Aid certified and ready to serve in one of the most essential roles of the festival? The top priority at Noisy Waters is safety. You'll enjoy live art, music, DJs, Saturday’s upcycled fashion show, and evening black-light painting while remaining alert and ready to assist attendees who may need medical support. Thank you in advance for keeping us all safe!
Towards Zero Waste
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Think of this as festival hospitality meets sustainability! Towards Zero Waste volunteers manage trash, compost, and recycling while refilling drinking water onsite for attendees. You’ll also help supply artists with fresh buckets of water for painting and safely remove and empty dirty water to our operations zone (with the help of a wagon). You are vital to our goal of a low-waste, well-cared-for event!
Beer Garden Vibe Check
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Help keep our beer and alcohol garden safe and fun! Beer Garden Vibe Check ensures no alcohol comes in or out of the festival and makes sure people are only entering/leaving the festival from official entrances. Friday and Saturday night, the festival turns 21+ for Noisy Night Mode evening music headliners, so this Beer Garden volunteer team will support evening operations by ID checking attendees, selling them $10 tickets for the show, and monitoring the beer garden at night. Help us keep the party responsible and vibrant!
Gift Shop Sales
Date
Fri, Aug 14
Time
7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Manage sales at our Artists Gallery & Gift Shop located near the main entrance. You’ll sell prints, from our live muralists, & Noisy Waters merchandise with a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, while keeping the booth organized and answering attendee questions (you’ll have a festival map to help).
Token Sales - Booth
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
Bartending - Full Bar
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks-and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
Kids & Teens Wall
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Support creativity and community by helping lead our Kids & Teens Wall—a free, open painting space where youth of all ages can contribute to a collaborative mural and free paint. You’ll assist young artists, help manage materials, and keep the space both fun and safe. Be ready to get messy and have a blast while inspiring the next generation of muralists!
Towards Zero Waste
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Think of this as festival hospitality meets sustainability! Towards Zero Waste volunteers manage trash, compost, and recycling while refilling drinking water onsite for attendees. You’ll also help supply artists with fresh buckets of water for painting and safely remove and empty dirty water to our operations zone (with the help of a wagon). You are vital to our goal of a low-waste, well-cared-for event!
Gift Shop Sales
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Manage sales at our Artists Gallery & Gift Shop located near the main entrance. You’ll sell prints, from our live muralists, & Noisy Waters merchandise with a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, while keeping the booth organized and answering attendee questions (you’ll have a festival map to help).
First Aid
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Are you First Aid certified and ready to serve in one of the most essential roles of the festival? The top priority at Noisy Waters is safety. You'll enjoy live art, music, DJs, Saturday’s upcycled fashion show, and evening black-light painting while remaining alert and ready to assist attendees who may need medical support. Thank you in advance for keeping us all safe!
Token Sales - Booth
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
Token Sales - Mobile
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
Bartending - Beer & Cider Only
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks-and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
Beer Garden Vibe Check
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Help keep our beer and alcohol garden safe and fun! Beer Garden Vibe Check ensures no alcohol comes in or out of the festival and makes sure people are only entering/leaving the festival from official entrances. Friday and Saturday night, the festival turns 21+ for Noisy Night Mode evening music headliners, so this Beer Garden volunteer team will support evening operations by ID checking attendees, selling them $10 tickets for the show, and monitoring the beer garden at night. Help us keep the party responsible and vibrant!
Kids & Teens Wall
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Support creativity and community by helping lead our Kids & Teens Wall—a free, open painting space where youth of all ages can contribute to a collaborative mural and free paint. You’ll assist young artists, help manage materials, and keep the space both fun and safe. Be ready to get messy and have a blast while inspiring the next generation of muralists!
Token Sales - Booth
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
Token Sales - Mobile
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
Bartending - Full Bar
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks-and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
Gift Shop Sales
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Manage sales at our Artists Gallery & Gift Shop located near the main entrance. You’ll sell prints, from our live muralists, & Noisy Waters merchandise with a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, while keeping the booth organized and answering attendee questions (you’ll have a festival map to help).
First Aid
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Are you First Aid certified and ready to serve in one of the most essential roles of the festival? The top priority at Noisy Waters is safety. You'll enjoy live art, music, DJs, Saturday’s upcycled fashion show, and evening black-light painting while remaining alert and ready to assist attendees who may need medical support. Thank you in advance for keeping us all safe!
Bartending - Beer & Cider Only
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks-and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
Towards Zero Waste
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Think of this as festival hospitality meets sustainability! Towards Zero Waste volunteers manage trash, compost, and recycling while refilling drinking water onsite for attendees. You’ll also help supply artists with fresh buckets of water for painting and safely remove and empty dirty water to our operations zone (with the help of a wagon). You are vital to our goal of a low-waste, well-cared-for event!
Beer Garden Vibe Check
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Help keep our beer and alcohol garden safe and fun! Beer Garden Vibe Check ensures no alcohol comes in or out of the festival and makes sure people are only entering/leaving the festival from official entrances. Friday and Saturday night, the festival turns 21+ for Noisy Night Mode evening music headliners, so this Beer Garden volunteer team will support evening operations by ID checking attendees, selling them $10 tickets for the show, and monitoring the beer garden at night. Help us keep the party responsible and vibrant!
Token Sales - Mobile
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
Bartending - Beer & Cider Only
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks-and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
Bartending - Full Bar
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks-and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
Towards Zero Waste
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Think of this as festival hospitality meets sustainability! Towards Zero Waste volunteers manage trash, compost, and recycling while refilling drinking water onsite for attendees. You’ll also help supply artists with fresh buckets of water for painting and safely remove and empty dirty water to our operations zone (with the help of a wagon). You are vital to our goal of a low-waste, well-cared-for event!
Gift Shop Sales
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Manage sales at our Artists Gallery & Gift Shop located near the main entrance. You’ll sell prints, from our live muralists, & Noisy Waters merchandise with a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, while keeping the booth organized and answering attendee questions (you’ll have a festival map to help).
Beer Garden Vibe Check
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Help keep our beer and alcohol garden safe and fun! Beer Garden Vibe Check ensures no alcohol comes in or out of the festival and makes sure people are only entering/leaving the festival from official entrances. Friday and Saturday night, the festival turns 21+ for Noisy Night Mode evening music headliners, so this Beer Garden volunteer team will support evening operations by ID checking attendees, selling them $10 tickets for the show, and monitoring the beer garden at night. Help us keep the party responsible and vibrant!
First Aid
Date
Sat, Aug 15
Time
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Are you First Aid certified and ready to serve in one of the most essential roles of the festival? The top priority at Noisy Waters is safety. You'll enjoy live art, music, DJs, Saturday’s upcycled fashion show, and evening black-light painting while remaining alert and ready to assist attendees who may need medical support. Thank you in advance for keeping us all safe!
Kids and Teens Wall
Date
Sun, Aug 16
Time
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Support creativity and community by helping lead our Kids & Teens Wall—a free, open painting space where youth of all ages can contribute to a collaborative mural and free paint. You’ll assist young artists, help manage materials, and keep the space both fun and safe. Be ready to get messy and have a blast while inspiring the next generation of muralists!
Gift Shop Sales
Date
Sun, Aug 16
Time
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Manage sales at our Artists Gallery & Gift Shop located near the main entrance. You’ll sell prints, from our live muralists, & Noisy Waters merchandise with a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, while keeping the booth organized and answering attendee questions (you’ll have a festival map to help).
Towards Zero Waste
Date
Sun, Aug 16
Time
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Think of this as festival hospitality meets sustainability! Towards Zero Waste volunteers manage trash, compost, and recycling while refilling drinking water onsite for attendees. You’ll also help supply artists with fresh buckets of water for painting and safely remove and empty dirty water to our operations zone (with the help of a wagon). You are vital to our goal of a low-waste, well-cared-for event!
Token Sales - Mobile
Date
Sun, Aug 16
Time
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
First Aid
Date
Sun, Aug 16
Time
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Are you First Aid certified and ready to serve in one of the most essential roles of the festival? The top priority at Noisy Waters is safety. You'll enjoy live art, music, DJs, Saturday’s upcycled fashion show, and evening black-light painting while remaining alert and ready to assist attendees who may need medical support. Thank you in advance for keeping us all safe!
Token Sales - Booth
Date
Sun, Aug 16
Time
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Festival artists are competing for a chance to win Prize Walls—opportunities to paint large-scale murals in Bellingham after the event. It’s up to the community to decide who wins! Encourage attendees to support their favorite artists by purchasing voting tokens for $1 each. From 7:30-9:30pm, you will also sell tickets to the Noisy Night Mode evening headliner show on Friday and Saturday night, a ticketed, 21+ show for $10 entry. This role involves operating a simple point-of-sale (POS) system at the central token booth or walking around the festival as a mobile salesperson, engaging with festival-goers.
Bartending - Beer & Cider Only
Date
Sun, Aug 16
Time
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks-and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
Bartending - Full Bar
Date
Sun, Aug 16
Time
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
The Noisy Waters Bar will be serving drinks from day to night, and we need energetic, reliable bartenders to keep the good vibes going through last call at 10:30 PM. This role is open to volunteers 21 and over who can work quickly, responsibly, and as a team in a lively, fast-paced environment. You'll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, using a simple point-of-sale (POS) system, and staying sharp throughout your shift. No complex drink mixing required. Let's keep the drinks-and the celebration flowing! As a thank you for volunteering, you will recieve: (1) Noisy Waters volunteer t-shirt (art by Paige Bowman) (1) Drink ticket for each shift (redeemable off-shift for any drink on festival grounds - don't lose your ticket!) (1) Voting token for each shift (help select which artists will paint Bellingham's next big murals!) BAR STAFF ONLY ALSO RECIEVE (1) more drink ticket You are also invited to attend our volunteer appreciation party once event strike is through on Sunday, August 16th at 8 PM on the festival site!
Beer Garden Vibe Check
Date
Sun, Aug 16
Time
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Help keep our beer and alcohol garden safe and fun! Beer Garden Vibe Check ensures no alcohol comes in or out of the festival and makes sure people are only entering/leaving the festival from official entrances. Friday and Saturday night, the festival turns 21+ for Noisy Night Mode evening music headliners, so this Beer Garden volunteer team will support evening operations by ID checking attendees, selling them $10 tickets for the show, and monitoring the beer garden at night. Help us keep the party responsible and vibrant!
Event Strike - Take Down!
Date
Sun, Aug 16
Time
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Help us wrap up the magic on Sunday! Event strike is a crucial step in sustaining the festival for years to come. Volunteers assist with tasks such as breaking down infrastructure, carefully moving murals, loading trucks, and packing up materials in an organized and safe way. We aim to leave the site better than we found it—join us to close out the weekend with teamwork and celebration. This is, secretly, the best part! In this role, you will get (1) additional drink ticket instead of a festival t-shirt.
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