Volunteers Needed for 59th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

Annual music event seeks community support in Moscow, Idaho

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The 59th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is seeking volunteers to help with various roles during the four-day event taking place April 22-25 on the University of Idaho's Moscow campus. All U of I students, employees, and community members aged 18 or older are invited to join the volunteer team, which provides free concert tickets in exchange for service hours.

Why it matters

The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is a longstanding tradition that brings world-class jazz music to the Moscow community. Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring the festival's success each year, allowing the event to continue providing enriching musical experiences for attendees.

The details

Volunteer positions include pre-festival office work, performance site support, information desk assistance, workshop presentation help, and more. No prior experience is necessary. Roy Derrick, a third-year festival volunteer, noted that volunteering can be a rewarding way to get involved and give back to the community.

  • The 59th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival will take place April 22-25, 2026.
  • The volunteer interest form closes on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Roy Derrick

A third-year volunteer at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.

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What they’re saying

“A good reason to be involved is that it makes you feel better about yourself. Of course, being retired, I have the time to volunteer, but when I was younger, I was always scared to volunteer. However, as I've gotten older, I've seen how much of an impact this has. Many of these types of events cannot succeed without the volunteers.”

— Roy Derrick (koze.com)

What’s next

To get more information about volunteering, interested individuals can visit go.uidaho.edu/jazz-volunteers to fill out the interest form by the March 15 deadline.

The takeaway

The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival relies on the dedication of community volunteers to continue providing high-quality musical experiences in Moscow, Idaho. By donating their time, volunteers not only support the festival's success but also gain a sense of personal fulfillment and connection to the local arts scene.