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Festival of the Grape Volunteer Application

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Deadline: Oct 06, 2023 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 07, 2023 11:00 am - Oct 07, 2023 6:00 pm (EDT)

About the event

30+ VIRGINIA WINERIES, DISTILLERS, & CRAFT BREWERS. LIVE MUSIC. 100 CRAFT VENDORS. FOOD TRUCKS. Powhatan knows how to uncork and unwind. Party in the streets with 7,000 of your closest friends while tasting the best Virginia has to offer. Help us celebrate the Festival of the Grape with reds, whites, roses, and a few sparkling surprises.
Powhatan Chamber of Commerce
Powhatan Chamber of Commerce
Powhatan Chamber of Commerce
Powhatan Chamber of Commerce

About the application

Join us for the 20th Annual Festival of the Grape! It's that time of year and we are gearing up for the highly anticipated Festival of the Grape! Can you join us on Saturday, October 7, 2023? Shifts are two hours (but you can volunteer longer, we won't complain!) Each volunteer will receive a volunteer t-shirt and a free ticket to the event to enjoy the festivities... + More

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Friday SET-UP 10/6/23 3860 Old Buckingham Road Oct 06, 2023 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 2
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Various areas of setup to include: setting out festival signs packing wine glasses from shed marking vendor spots with paint assisting arrival of vendors to festival setup assisting office with volunteer bin/ t-shirt pickup
Sector Worker Powhatan Courthouse Village Area Oct 07, 2023 6:00 am - 11:00 am 2 5
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This volunteer position will meet at the Chamber office (3860 Old Buckingham Road) at 5:45 AM. Volunteers will guide vendors into their designated booth space in various sections of the Courthouse Village. A list of vendors and a map of your corresponding area will be provided. Vendor check-in is from 7:00 AM until the Festival starts at 11:00 AM.
SUNDAY Festival Clean-up 10/8/23 Powhatan Courthouse Village Area Oct 07, 2023 7:00 am - 9:00 am 1 2
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This shift is for SUNDAY morning after the Festival (10/8/23). Volunteers will walk the Festival footprint picking up papers/trash to ensure the Village businesses are returned to their original condition. Locations include the Courthouse lawn, Yates Lane, Old Buckingham Road, Marian Harland Lane, and scan of Powhatan Elementary/ Middle School parking lots. Gloves/trash bags are provided.
Set-Up - West Gate West Gate Oct 07, 2023 8:00 am - 10:00 am 0 2
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This shift will help prepare the West Gate for the Festival. Duties could include setting up tables, wine glasses, and festival items. This location is at the corner of Old Buckingham Road/ Rosson Rd. (closest to Wells Fargo).
West Gate Volunteers -MORNING West Gate Oct 07, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 0 2
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This shift will help the West Gate for the Festival. Duties could include checking IDs, applying wristbands, taking cash or card payments, and handing out wine glasses. This location is at the corner of Old Buckingham Road/Rosson Rd. (closest to Wells Fargo).
East Gate Volunteers -MIDDAY EastGate Oct 07, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 0 2
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This shift will help the East Gate for the Festival. Duties could include checking IDs, applying wristbands, taking cash or card payments, and handing out wine glasses. This location is at the corner of Old Buckingham Road/Marian Harland Lane (close to 1933 Public House restaurant).
West Gate Volunteers -MIDDAY EastGate Oct 07, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 0 2
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This shift will help the West Gate for the Festival. Duties could include checking IDs, applying wristbands, taking cash or card payments, and handing out wine glasses. This location is at the corner of Old Buckingham Road/Rosson Rd. (closest to Wells Fargo).
East Gate Volunteers - AFTERNOON East Gate Oct 07, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 0 2
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This shift will help the East Gate for the Festival. Duties could include checking IDs, applying wristbands, taking cash or card payments, and handing out wine glasses. This location is at the corner of Old Buckingham Road/Marian Harland Lane (close to 1933 Public House restaurant).
West Gate Volunteers - AFTERNOON West Gate Oct 07, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 0 2
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This shift will help the West Gate for the Festival. Duties could include checking IDs, applying wristbands, taking cash or card payments, and handing out wine glasses. This location is at the corner of Old Buckingham Road/Rosson Rd. (closest to Wells Fargo).
East Gate Volunteers - EVENING East Gate Oct 07, 2023 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5 2
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This shift will help the East Gate for the Festival. Duties could include checking IDs, applying wristbands, taking cash or card payments, and handing out wine glasses. This location is at the corner of Old Buckingham Road/ Marian Harland Lane (close to 1933 Public House).
West Gate Volunteers -EVENING West Gate Oct 07, 2023 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5 2
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This shift will help the West Gate for the Festival. Duties could include checking IDs, applying wristbands, taking cash or card payments, and handing out wine glasses. This location is at the corner of Old Buckingham Road/Rosson Rd. (closest to Wells Fargo).
Clean -up East Gate -EVENING East Gate Oct 07, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 1
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*This shift will assist with cleanup at the close of the Festival. Volunteers will help close down the East Gate for the Festival. Duties could include placing all festival items back in the bin, bagging trash, bringing it to the Chamber office, and closing leftover wine glass boxes. The event company will break down the tent and tables. This location is at the corner of Old Buckingham Road/ Marian Harland Lane (close to 1933 Public House restaurant).
Clean -up West Gate - EVENING West Gate Oct 07, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 1
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*This shift will assist with cleanup at the close of the Festival. Volunteers will help close down the West Gate for the Festival. Duties could include placing all festival items in the bin, bagging trash, bringing it to the Chamber office, and closing leftover wine glass boxes. The event company will break down the tent and tables. This location is at the corner of Old Buckingham Road/ Rosson Rd. (closest to Wells Fargo).

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Festival of the Grape Volunteer Application
Festival of the Grape Volunteer Application
Powhatan Festival of the Grape 2023
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