Want to Volunteer at Taste of Eau Claire?
A volunteer is the first and often the last contact a visitor has at an event. Enthusiastic and helpful
volunteers are crucial to the event's success. We're looking for friendly people who'd like to volunteer
for a worthwhile cause and want to be associated with this popular event.
Join us Sunday, June 20th, Phoenix Park, Eau Claire
Contact Ann Polenz (volunteer coordinator)
apolenz@group-health.com or 715-852-2073
Training Sessions held:
Wednesday, June 9-12:00 pm or
Monday, June 14-5:30 pm
131 S. Barstow St (US Bank building-lower level)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
Ambassadors
Shifts: 10:30-1:00, 1:00-3:30 or 3:30-6:00
- Welcoming event goers and distributing event guides
- Answering questions patrons have about locations of restrooms, event schedule, ticket sales, food or beverage vendors
Friends of the Festival
Shifts: 10:30-1:00, 1:00-3:30 or 3:30-6:00
- Staffing information / raffle booth at the event
- Checking in volunteers for their assigned shift
- Directing volunteers to their assigned
Taste of Eau Claire Bankers
Shifts: 10:30-2:30, or 2:30-6:30
- Verify and transport cash to night
Children's Activity volunteers
Shifts: 10:30-1:00, 1:00-3:30 or 3:30-6:00
- Taking tickets for admission to activity
- Ensuring rules for activities are followed
- Serving as information source for children, if needed
- Children's craft projects
Setup
Shift: 6:00 am - 9:00 am
- Setting up banquet tables, chairs and hand washing stations
- Posting signage
Cleanup
Shift: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Breaking down banquet tables and chairs
- Final sweep of trash removal from site
Beverage Attendants
Shifts: 10:30-1:00, 1:00-3:30 or 3:30-6:00
- Stock all vending coolers prior to event (Saturday afternoon)
- Keep all beverage sale locations stocked throughout the event
- Maintain security of Pepsi trailers and product
Food Ticket Sales
Shifts: 10:30-1:00, 1:00-3:30 or 3:30-6:00
- Selling individual and/or sheet tickets
- Follow all cash handling regulations
- Provide information to customers about ticketing process and payment options
- Ensure event guides are available to guests
Trash Pickup
Shifts: 12:00-3:00 or 3:00-6:00
- Keeping festival areas as clean as possible by picking up stray waste materials
- Emptying event trash containers and taking bags to the dumpster
- Ensuring trash containers are easily accessible to event guests
Popcorn / Cotton Candy
Shifts: 8:30-10:30, 10:30-2:30 or 2:30-6:00
- Using concession machines for preparation of food items, following all safety and operational guidelines
- Portioning food items according to established guidelines
- Efficiently serving event customers items requested
- Maintaining integrity of all booth components and rental items
- Securing all event tickets received
Soda Vending
Shifts: 10:30-1:00, 1:00-3:30 or 3:30-6:00
- Efficiently serving event customers items requested
- Maintain integrity of all booth components and rental items
- Securing all event tickets received
Merchandise Sales
Shifts: 10:30-1:00, 1:00-3:30 or 3:30-6:00
- Efficiently serving event customers items requested
- Securing all event tickets received
Credit Card Machine
Shifts: 10:30-2:30 or 2:30-6:30
- Selling individual and/or sheet tickets
- Follow all machine handling regulations
- Provide information to customers about ticketing process and payment options
- Ensure event guides are available to guests
If you still have a few questions, contact the United Way office at 834-5043 or email Kelly at kmarkrof@unitedwayeauclaire.org and we'll be happy to answer any further questions you may have.
