Volunteer Registration

Emerging Craft Market

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Deadline: Aug 29, 2026 10:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Aug 29, 2026 9:00 am - Aug 29, 2026 6:00 pm (EDT)

About the event

Formerly called the Spring Market, the Emerging Craft Market is our juried showcase for early career and emerging makers. In 2026, the market will grow from featuring 30 makers to over 80 makers and will offer pre-event workshops, business-building resources, and community visibility designed to help makers enter the region’s thriving creative economy.
Handmade Arcade
Handmade Arcade
Handmade Arcade
Handmade Arcade

About the application

We are looking for volunteers for the Emerging Craft Market on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the Energy Innovation Center. With over 90 makers and an expected 3,000+ attendees, we need your help with event set-up, ticketing, attendee support, maker booth-sitting, and more. What to Expect: -All shifts are 3 hours or less, except for limited Volunteer Shift Lead roles -Both stationary and mobile volunteer roles are available -Accessible volunteer roles available based on individual volunteer accessibility needs Volunteers will Receive: -The chance to interact with some of the best emerging makers in the region -15 free tickets to our Emerging Craft Market raffle -Snacks in our Volunteer & Staff Lounge -One entry per volunteer shift worked to an exclusive volunteer drawing for a $150 gift card to a Pittsburgh maker business

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Friday - Set Up Support Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Aug 28, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4 2
message Assist Handmade Arcade staff with maker load-in and event set up. All set up support roles will be physical in nature and volunteers may be asked to stand, walk, and lift and carry items up to 10-20lbs. These volunteers will be outside so please avoid this shift if you are sensitive to heat.
Friday - Set Up Support Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Aug 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4 2
message Assist Handmade Arcade staff with maker load-in and event set up. All set up support roles will be physical in nature and volunteers may be asked to stand, walk, and lift and carry items up to 10-20lbs. These volunteers will be outside so please avoid this shift if you are sensitive to heat.
Saturday - Morning Volunteer Shift Lead Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Aug 29, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 0 4
message This volunteer will support the Volunteer Coordinator in managing volunteers. Shift lead responsibilities may include: rnrn-Communicating with roaming volunteers that their shift has endedrn-Checking volunteers in and out for their shifts in the Volunteer & Staff HQ rn- Covering volunteer posts to allow for volunteer breaksrn-Briefing volunteers about their assigned tasks or important event updates rn-Filling in volunteer gaps as needed depending on volunteer attendance
Saturday - Morning Shift 1 Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Aug 29, 2026 8:15 am - 10:45 am 10 3
message Assist with final touches on event set up, sensory friendly shopping from 9-10am, and general admission shopping starting at 10am. rnrnVolunteer responsibilities may include:rn-Resetting the welcome, box office, and raffle table displays and signage rn-Moving throughout the event to check-in with makers and Handmade Arcade team membersrn-Managing attendee linesrn-Scanning ticketsrn-Selling event and raffle ticketsrn-Greeting guests and assisting with wayfindingrnrnMany roles can be done seated so please let us know if you have any accessibility needs. Roles will be assigned at the beginning of your shift.
Saturday - Morning Shift 2 Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Aug 29, 2026 10:30 am - 1:00 pm 8 3
message Volunteers for this shift will assist with the event during general admission shopping. rnrnVolunteer responsibilities may include:rn-Resetting the welcome, box office, and raffle table displays and signage rn-Moving throughout the event to check-in with makers and Handmade Arcade team membersrn-Managing attendee linesrn-Scanning ticketsrn-Selling event and raffle ticketsrn-Greeting guests and assisting with wayfindingrnrnMany roles can be done seated so please let us know if you have any accessibility needs. Roles will be assigned at the beginning of your shift.
Saturday - Afternoon Volunteer Shift Lead Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Aug 29, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 0 4
message This volunteer will support the Volunteer Coordinator in managing volunteers. Shift lead responsibilities may include: \r\n\r\n-Communicating with roaming volunteers that their shift has ended\r\n-Checking volunteers in and out for their shifts in the Volunteer & Staff HQ \r\n- Covering volunteer posts to allow for volunteer breaks\r\n-Briefing volunteers about their assigned tasks or important event updates \r\n-Filling in volunteer gaps as needed depending on volunteer attendance
Saturday - Afternoon Shift 1 Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Aug 29, 2026 12:45 pm - 3:15 pm 7 3
message Volunteers for this shift will assist with the event during general admission shopping. rnrnVolunteer responsibilities may include:rn-Resetting the welcome, box office, and raffle table displays and signage rn-Moving throughout the event to check-in with makers and Handmade Arcade team membersrn-Managing attendee linesrn-Scanning ticketsrn-Selling event and raffle ticketsrn-Greeting guests and assisting with wayfindingrnrnMany roles can be done seated so please let us know if you have any accessibility needs. Roles will be assigned at the beginning of your shift.
Saturday - Afternoon Shift 2 Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Aug 29, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 12 3
message Volunteers for this shift will assist with the event during general admission shopping. rnrnVolunteer responsibilities may include:rn-Resetting the welcome, box office, and raffle table displays and signage rn-Moving throughout the event to check-in with makers and Handmade Arcade team membersrn-Managing attendee linesrn-Scanning ticketsrn-Selling event and raffle ticketsrn-Greeting guests and assisting with wayfindingrnrnMany roles can be done seated so please let us know if you have any accessibility needs. Roles will be assigned at the beginning of your shift.
Saturday - Evening Volunteer Shift Lead Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Aug 29, 2026 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1 4
message This volunteer will support the Volunteer Coordinator in managing volunteers. \r\n\r\nGeneral admission shopping goes until 6:00pm. Shift lead responsibilities from 4:00 - 6:00pm may include: \r\n\r\n-Communicating with roaming volunteers that their shift has ended\r\n-Checking volunteers in and out for their shifts in the Volunteer & Staff HQ \r\n- Covering volunteer posts to allow for volunteer breaks\r\n-Briefing volunteers about their assigned tasks or important event updates \r\n-Filling in volunteer gaps as needed depending on volunteer attendance\r\n\r\nFrom 6:00-8:00pm, we will be tearing down the event. The shift lead and volunteers will assist Handmade Arcade staff with packing up the raffle booth, welcome table, box office, and other event supplies.
Saturday - Event Tear Down Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Aug 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1 2
message Tear down volunteers will assist the Handmade Arcade staff with packing up supplies after the event ends at 6:00 pm. Volunteers will pack up the raffle booth, welcome table, box office, and other event supplies.

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Age
  • Address
  • Emergency contacts

Additional information

  • Pronouns
  • Do you have any accessibility needs that Handmade Arcade should be mindful of?
  • Do you have any food allergies that we should be aware of? Please specify if any allergies are severe or airborne.
  • Which of the following statements best describes you?
  • Please acknowledge that you have read and agree to Handmade Arcade's Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability.