2017 WGBH Craft Beer Festival

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Volunteer with WGBH at Craft Beer Festival 2017! Event guests will be able to sip some of their favorite beer under the stars as we serve up some of New England’s finest flavors from regional breweries. Guests will also enjoy live music, learn about brewing from the experts and be able to purchase goodies from local food truck vendors. Choose from a variety of positions listed below.

Admission Tent & Admission Line Managers:

Sell Craft Beer Festival tickets, check names off RSVP list; collect email ticket receipts; check IDs (guest must be 21+); issue wristbands and help with line management.

Bag Check:

Check bags at front entrance.

Community Ambassadors:

Promote WGBH membership, public tours, and volunteer opportunities to guests. Encourage guests to complete a brief enter-to-win survey for the chance to win a WGBH prize. Must be a current WGBH volunteer for 2+ years to qualify for this position.

Concession:

Prepare and serve popcorn and scoop ice cream for guests. A WGBH staff person will handle sales.

Food Truck Line Manager:

Help manage food truck lines.

Food Samplers:

Distribute food and beverage samples to guests.

Merchandise Assistant:

Provide excellent customer service to our guests as they shop for event keepsakes.

Parking:

Wave to traffic on One Guest Street; direct cars inside garage for event parking; answer questions; alert WGBH staff if guests are seen leaving with alcohol; direct guests towards parking structure.

Photographer:

Take pictures of Main Stage performances or rove around event venue to cover activities in booths, food trucks, and WGBH volunteers in action.

Photographer’s Assistant:

Walk with photographer during the event, record names of people in pictures and ask guests in posed photos to sign an appearance release form.

Set-up:

Work with WGBH Event Production Team to bring event items and supplies from inside One Guest Street to WGBH’s visitor parking lot; staple tablecloths to vendor and activity tables; and set-up signage.

Table Runner:

Refill water jugs; empty spittoons; assist breweries as needed. One volunteer will be stationed at each brewery table.

TIPS Certified Pourer/ID Check:

Check IDs at event entrance; pour as needed at brewery tables.

Water Station:

Refill water jugs; replenish cup supply; make sure guests know water is available-and stay hydrated!