ATF Volunteers

Join The Team!

Acquire the Fire youth events are held in over 30 cities every year.  Tens of thousands of teens hear about the love of Christ, many for the first time.  Each is challenged to follow Jesus with their whole life. By God’s grace,decisions are made,lives are changed, and eternity is impacted.

But none of this can happen without volunteers that are willing to serve and give their time to reach this generation.

The event includes engaging speakers, top Christian bands and powerful dramas that are carefully tied together with a common message: “God loves you and has a plan for your life. Give your life to Him! And let your voice be heard!”

By becoming an ATF Volunteer, you support your church and your youth ministry because you get involved in the lives of your teens.

ATF Volunteer Information

Who should volunteer?
• Parents
• Concerned adults
• College students and ministry groups (Bible studies, campus groups, etc.)
• Pastors
• Anyone 17 or older with a passion to reach this generation!

Are you in a Bible study, home group, ministry or church group? Volunteering is a great way to spend time together.  Just let us know you want to bring your group and we can get flyers and materials in your hands to help spread the word about ATF Volunteers. 1.800.438.3635

How to sign up

Find the event dates in your city, and then go to the volunteer registration page to sign up. You will receive a confirmation email with more information. If bringing a group, please indicate that when you sign up. If you have any questions, please call the ATF Volunteer Department at 1.800.438.3635.

When should I come? When is the event finished? Where do we eat?

Important details: For most events, all volunteers check-in near the main entrance between 3:30pm and 4:30pm on the Friday of the event weekend. First comers have a better chance of receiving the position they request.  The event begins Friday evening and continues Saturday. Volunteers must arrive at 7:15am on Saturday morning.
Read more event details here.
Some events are held on Saturday only. For these events, volunteers must arrive before 4:30pm on Friday for a 30 minute training session. Volunteers must then return Saturday morning at 7:15am. Read more Saturday-only event details here.
You can view the tour schedule to determine whether or not your event is a Saturday-only event.

Positions available, volunteer discounts and before the event

Individuals are needed to help usher, sell merchandise, and assist security. We also need individuals to help recruit other volunteers before the event. Read the descriptions for every position and let us know which job fits you best on the registration form.  Volunteers receive free admission to the event! In addition, you will receive a discount on merchandise, two free meals, and a free t-shirt.  Bookstores and businesses that actively recruit volunteers may be eligible to receive 2 free wristbands to the event of their choice. Call 1.800.438.3635 for details.

Does being an ATF Volunteer truly make an impact?

ATF Volunteers truly make Acquire the Fire events possible. But they do more than just help with details. Just by being there, they show teens that there are concerned adults who care about them.  They show youth leaders that they support them and understand the crisis facing this generation.  And parents have an incredible chance to get involved in the lives of their young people through a relevant ministry event. Volunteering gives the whole church a chance to get involved in the battle for this generation.