The 2016 festival begins on July 21 and closes on July 31. Needed volunteer positions include:

• Volunteers for Three Parades of Nations — The parades take place beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, in downtown Waynesville; 4 p.m. Thursday, July 27, in downtown Franklin; and 4 p.m. Friday, July 28, in downtown Asheville. Volunteers will be asked to keep parade watchers off the streets and on the sidewalks, direct parade participants, and pass out schedules and brochures for upcoming performances.

• Volunteers for International Festival Day — International Day is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 30, on Main Street in downtown Waynesville. Volunteers are needed to transport, set up and take down tables, chairs, and Folkmoot merchandise. Volunteers will also serve in the information booth and will be asked to assist international performers.

• Volunteers for the cafeteria — Volunteers assist with any of the four meals given to performers each day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 11 p.m. meal). Volunteers will also help clean after meals and do cafeteria chores with supervision from cafeteria staff.

• Volunteers for office support — Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. to answer phones and take over-the-phone ticket orders.

• Volunteers for souvenir sales — Volunteers help sell Folkmoot merchandise onsite and at each performance venue.

• Guides — Each international group attending Folkmoot will have one male and one female guide over the age of 18 years old. The guide’s duty is to act as a liaison between the performers and the Folkmoot organization, accompanying the groups to all scheduled venues and helping plan fun events during the group’s free time. The job is a 24/7 commitment, requiring guides to stay with their group for the duration of the 10-day festival. A small stipend is given to each guide.

For more information, to apply for positions, or to purchase tickets, visit www.folkmootusa.org or call 828.452.2997.