We’re somewhere artistry meets activism, where the political meets the practical. We’re somewhere to come together once a year, where we’re as likely to dream up a better world as we are to dance and debate, to pray and to party. 

We were founded a long time ago by a bunch of misfits in a field. We’re still in a field. And we’re still somewhere that welcomes anyone and everyone. 

Applications to be a Greenbelt volunteer are now open. Being a volunteer is a great opportunity to try out new skills, gain experience, face fresh challenges, make friends, enjoy being part of a team and, most of all, have fun making a fabulous festival happen.

We think there’s a spark that kindles the time we spend together at Greenbelt, and we call it God. (You might call it the gin talking; that’s fine too.)

Some of us have been coming here our whole lives. Some of us are back after a break, and some are brand new to the party. Whether it’s your first time, or your 15th, you can expect a warm welcome – regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality, disability or background.