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Volunteer Testimonials
Clearwater Festival Volunteers of all ages have one thing in common—a
strong love for people and the environment. Volunteers not only
contribute to an important cause, they also enjoy two days of great
music and entertainment. They meet many exceptional people like
themselves, and enjoy memories that last a lifetime.
Jill Greenbaum
Airmont, NY
For Jill, volunteering is a family affair. She has been volunteering at
the Clearwater Festival with her husband and daughter for six years.
Her husband is the co-coordinator for the Access Committee and her
daughter volunteers for the Environmental Action Committee. Jill
describes volunteering at the Festival as a wonderful experience for her
family. “I love the beauty of the river at sunset, the great variety of
people who attend the festival, and the general feeling of excitement
among all who attend about being part of such a wonderful event. Walking
the grounds, visiting the activists’ tables, listening to the music—it
just feels like home to me.”
Gail David
Bayside, NY
A retired NYC public school teacher, Gail has been working at the
Festival for 16 years. Currently, she is coordinator for both
pre-Festival and onsite Festival food vending. She has taken her
students on the Clearwater sloop numerous times throughout her career,
her first sail being in 1978. Gail feels that volunteering at the
Festival is one of the best things she can do to help inspire and
educate the next generation about the environment. “Clearwater means
hope for a better future and world... The music and camaraderie create
warm and fond memories that stay with me forever. I love seeing adults
that started as youngsters still volunteering.”
Beth Partridge
Poughkeepsie, NY
Volunteering at the Festival is an integral part of Beth’s life. She
will be returning as a Clearwater Festival volunteer for her 23rd year
this June. She began her volunteer experience as a litter cleaner, and
now she is the co-coordinator of the Clearwater Store Committee, setting
up and selling Clearwater and performer merchandise. She describes
Clearwater as a strong family, with volunteers working hard with each
other—even in 2003 when “the mud was almost ankle deep.” Beth follows
in Pete Seeger’s footsteps, in loving the music aspect of the Festival.
One of her fondest memories occurs year after year, when the festival
closes to the public. “Down on the Festival site or up in Volunteer
Camping, there is music,” she says. She feels honored to be a part of
the Festival.
Do you have a favorite Clearwater moment as a volunteer? We’d love to
hear from you. Send us a brief paragraph describing why you enjoy
volunteering for the Clearwater Festival to be considered for this page.
You can send by email to: volcoord@clearwater.org
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