2025 CIWF Volunteers

Fri, Mar 7, 8am - Mar 8, 10pm EST  ·  Event info

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  1. Festival Prep: Dates & Locations Vary

    1. January 9th Judges Training: Glass Polishing ticket

      Thursday, January 9, 10:00 am - 12:00 am at CIWF Offices at 3716 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45217. Judges Training: Glass Polishing: This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with CIWF staff members • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses and placing glasses in racks. Please check in at the CIWF office lobby Dress Code; Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.

      Thursday, January 9, 10:00 am - 12:00 am at CIWF Offices at 3716 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45217. Judges Training: Glass Polishing: This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with CIWF staff members • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses and placing glasses in racks. Please check in at the CIWF office lobby Dress Code; Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.

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    2. January 14th Judges Training: Glass Polishing ticket

      Tuesday, January 14, 12:00pm - 1:30 pm at CIWF Offices at 3716 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45217. Judges Training: Glass Polishing: This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with CIWF staff members • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses and placing glasses in racks. Please check in at the CIWF office lobby Dress Code; Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.

      Tuesday, January 14, 12:00pm - 1:30 pm at CIWF Offices at 3716 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45217. Judges Training: Glass Polishing: This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with CIWF staff members • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses and placing glasses in racks. Please check in at the CIWF office lobby Dress Code; Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.

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    3. Truck Loading ticket

      Wednesday, March 5, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm at the CIWF Office at 3716 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45217 Truck Loading: This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine. Lift, move, and carry boxes of supplies. • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers and staff members• Move and lift boxes of wine• Move and lift boxes of supplies The role includes: Lifting and loading supplies into the CIWF truck for transport to the event site. Please check in at the CIWF office lobby Dress Code; Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.

      Wednesday, March 5, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm at the CIWF Office at 3716 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45217 Truck Loading: This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine. Lift, move, and carry boxes of supplies. • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers and staff members• Move and lift boxes of wine• Move and lift boxes of supplies The role includes: Lifting and loading supplies into the CIWF truck for transport to the event site. Please check in at the CIWF office lobby Dress Code; Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.

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    4. Badge Printing & Sorting ticket

      Tuesday, March 4 from 10:00am - 1:00 pm at CIWF offices at 3716 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45217 Badge Printing & Sorting: This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers •Sort volunteer badges • Place volunteer badges in plastic lanyard sleeves The role includes: Sorting printed name badges and placing them in plastic lanyard sleeves. Please check in at the CIWF office lobby Dress Code; Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.

      Tuesday, March 4 from 10:00am - 1:00 pm at CIWF offices at 3716 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45217 Badge Printing & Sorting: This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers •Sort volunteer badges • Place volunteer badges in plastic lanyard sleeves The role includes: Sorting printed name badges and placing them in plastic lanyard sleeves. Please check in at the CIWF office lobby Dress Code; Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.

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    5. Wine Competition: Greeters ticket

      Wine Competition: Greeters. Friday, January 31st from 8:15am - 10:30am at Cincinnati State's Midwest Culinary Institute: 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223 This Volunteer will be asked to:• Stand on the concrete floor during their shift.• Communicate with industry professionals • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at a specified station, welcoming judges, and giving directions. Please check in at the main lobby of the Advanced Technology & Learning Center. Contact Ashley at (513) 252-8285 if you need help finding the ATLC. Please park in the Central Parkway Garage and bring your parking ticket for validation. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization.

      Wine Competition: Greeters. Friday, January 31st from 8:15am - 10:30am at Cincinnati State's Midwest Culinary Institute: 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223 This Volunteer will be asked to:• Stand on the concrete floor during their shift.• Communicate with industry professionals • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at a specified station, welcoming judges, and giving directions. Please check in at the main lobby of the Advanced Technology & Learning Center. Contact Ashley at (513) 252-8285 if you need help finding the ATLC. Please park in the Central Parkway Garage and bring your parking ticket for validation. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization.

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  2. Auction Lot Sorting Day - Friday, January 17, 2025

    1. Auction Lot Sorting Day Wine Unboxer ticket

      Auction Lot Sorting Day, January 17, 2025 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine. • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers • Unbox wine from a pallet and place bottles on a table (appx 2 pounds each) • Break down boxes The role includes: unpacking wine from pallets and placing bottles on a table so that a team of distributors can sort bottles Please check in at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. You will be directed to the warehouse. Dress Code: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please check out at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. If you can stay after your shift, please see Ashley to be assigned to a new role.

      Auction Lot Sorting Day, January 17, 2025 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine. • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers • Unbox wine from a pallet and place bottles on a table (appx 2 pounds each) • Break down boxes The role includes: unpacking wine from pallets and placing bottles on a table so that a team of distributors can sort bottles Please check in at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. You will be directed to the warehouse. Dress Code: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please check out at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. If you can stay after your shift, please see Ashley to be assigned to a new role.

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    2. Auction Lot Sorting Day: Distributor Assistants Shift One ticket

      Auction Lot Sorting Day, Friday, January 17, 2025 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Distributor Assistant - This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each) • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers and industry experts •Assist industry experts in sorting bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each) • Break down boxes The role includes: helping a team of industry experts sort bottles of wine by price-point. Please check in at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. You will be directed to the warehouse. Dress Code: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please check out at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley to be assigned to a new role.

      Auction Lot Sorting Day, Friday, January 17, 2025 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Distributor Assistant - This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each) • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers and industry experts •Assist industry experts in sorting bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each) • Break down boxes The role includes: helping a team of industry experts sort bottles of wine by price-point. Please check in at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. You will be directed to the warehouse. Dress Code: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please check out at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley to be assigned to a new role.

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    3. Auction Lot Sorting Day: Distributor Assistants Shift Two ticket

      Auction Lot Sorting Day, Friday, January 17, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Distributor Assistant - This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each) • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers and industry experts •Assist industry experts in sorting bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each)• Break down boxes The role includes: helping a team of industry experts sort bottles of wine by price-point. Please check in at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. You will be directed to the warehouse. Dress Code: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please check out at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley to be assigned to a new role.

      Auction Lot Sorting Day, Friday, January 17, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Distributor Assistant - This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each) • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers and industry experts •Assist industry experts in sorting bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each)• Break down boxes The role includes: helping a team of industry experts sort bottles of wine by price-point. Please check in at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. You will be directed to the warehouse. Dress Code: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please check out at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley to be assigned to a new role.

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    4. Auction Lot Sorting Day: Auction Lot Coordinator ticket

      Auction Lot Sorting Day - Friday, January 17, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each) • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers and industry experts •Take direction from industry experts to create lots of wine for the Charity Auction and Luncheon Silent Auction •Move and lift boxes of wine (appx 30 pounds) The role includes: Lifting and moving bottles of wine. Helping a team of industry experts move bottles of wine to create auction lots for the Charity Auction & Luncheon. Moving boxes of wine to be palletized. Please check in at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. You will be directed to the warehouse. Dress Code: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please check out at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley to be assigned to a new role.

      Auction Lot Sorting Day - Friday, January 17, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each) • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers and industry experts •Take direction from industry experts to create lots of wine for the Charity Auction and Luncheon Silent Auction •Move and lift boxes of wine (appx 30 pounds) The role includes: Lifting and moving bottles of wine. Helping a team of industry experts move bottles of wine to create auction lots for the Charity Auction & Luncheon. Moving boxes of wine to be palletized. Please check in at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. You will be directed to the warehouse. Dress Code: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please check out at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley to be assigned to a new role.

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    5. Auction Lot Sorting Day: 6-Pack Builder ticket

      Auction Lot Sorting Day Friday, January 17, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. 6-Pack Builder This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each) • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers and industry experts •Take direction from industry experts to create mixed 6-packs of wine • Carry mixed 6-packs of wine (appx 15 pounds) •Move boxes of wine (appx 30 pounds) The role includes: Lifting pre-sorted bottles of wine and placing them in wine boxes. Moving boxes of wine to be palletized. Please check in at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. You will be directed to the warehouse. Dress Code: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please check out at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley to be assigned to a new role.

      Auction Lot Sorting Day Friday, January 17, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. 6-Pack Builder This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift, move, and carry bottles of wine (appx 2 pounds each) • Work as a team. • Communicate with other volunteers and industry experts •Take direction from industry experts to create mixed 6-packs of wine • Carry mixed 6-packs of wine (appx 15 pounds) •Move boxes of wine (appx 30 pounds) The role includes: Lifting pre-sorted bottles of wine and placing them in wine boxes. Moving boxes of wine to be palletized. Please check in at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. You will be directed to the warehouse. Dress Code: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please check out at the front desk directly inside the main entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley to be assigned to a new role.

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  3. Trade Tasting, March 7, 2025

    1. Trade Tasting: Cracker Boats ticket

      Cracker Boats - Friday, March 7, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees • Work as a team. • Handle Gluten. The role includes: Using disposable food service gloves to open boxes/ bags of crackers and pour them into paper boats. Distributing crackers from the main cracker booth to each wine booth. Ensuring that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Work with the Water Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Please empty all boats at the end of the session and replace them with an unopened bag to help out the next team. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Cracker Boats - Friday, March 7, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees • Work as a team. • Handle Gluten. The role includes: Using disposable food service gloves to open boxes/ bags of crackers and pour them into paper boats. Distributing crackers from the main cracker booth to each wine booth. Ensuring that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Work with the Water Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Please empty all boats at the end of the session and replace them with an unopened bag to help out the next team. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    2. Trade Tasting: Vendor Check In & Info Center ticket

      Vendor Check-In & Info Center -Friday, March 7, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the wine vendors. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at the vendor information booth on the floor of the Grand Tastings inside the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. The volunteer will check in vendors using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Kate hand out nametags and direct vendors to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Vendor Check-In & Info Center -Friday, March 7, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the wine vendors. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at the vendor information booth on the floor of the Grand Tastings inside the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. The volunteer will check in vendors using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Kate hand out nametags and direct vendors to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    3. Trade Tasting: Flex ticket

      Flex Volunteer - Friday, March 7, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: •Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. •Walk across the festival floor • Give directions. • Lift cases of wine (50lbs.) • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes Duties as needed or assigned throughout the shift. Please check with Ashley or Kate to see where you can be most helpful. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Flex Volunteer - Friday, March 7, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: •Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. •Walk across the festival floor • Give directions. • Lift cases of wine (50lbs.) • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes Duties as needed or assigned throughout the shift. Please check with Ashley or Kate to see where you can be most helpful. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    4. Trade Tasting: Coat Check ticket

      Coat Check -Friday, March 7, 12:30 - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. • Be organized and detail-oriented. The role includes: Standing at the coat check station inside the Freestore Foodbank and helping organize and implement the complimentary coat check. You will be given a map to assist attendees. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Check-In Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Coat Check -Friday, March 7, 12:30 - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. • Be organized and detail-oriented. The role includes: Standing at the coat check station inside the Freestore Foodbank and helping organize and implement the complimentary coat check. You will be given a map to assist attendees. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Check-In Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    5. Trade Tasting: Volunteer Check In/Check Out Coordinator ticket

      Volunteer Check-In Coordinator -Friday, March 7, 11:30 am - 2:00pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the public and other volunteers •Give directions •Hand out nametags and printed volunteer descriptions •Check-in volunteers using a CIWF-issued cell phone. The role includes: Standing at the volunteer check-in table inside the Workforce Development entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way and checking volunteers in using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Ashley hand out nametags and volunteer assignments. You will be given a map to direct volunteers to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Volunteer Check-In Coordinator -Friday, March 7, 11:30 am - 2:00pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the public and other volunteers •Give directions •Hand out nametags and printed volunteer descriptions •Check-in volunteers using a CIWF-issued cell phone. The role includes: Standing at the volunteer check-in table inside the Workforce Development entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way and checking volunteers in using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Ashley hand out nametags and volunteer assignments. You will be given a map to direct volunteers to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    6. Trade Tasting: Greeter & Wayfinder ticket

      Greeter & Wayfinder -Friday, March 7, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at a specified station, welcoming guests, and giving directions. You will be given a map to help you assist attendees. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Greeter & Wayfinder -Friday, March 7, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at a specified station, welcoming guests, and giving directions. You will be given a map to help you assist attendees. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    7. Trade Tasting: Ticket Scanning & ID Check ticket

      Ticket Scanning & ID Check - Friday, March 7, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Sit at a table during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes: Greeting each attendee and making them feel welcome at the festival. Confirming that all attendees are 21 or older by checking ID's. Working with the Glass Hand-out & Retrieval Team to ensure each attendee receives a wine glass. Assisting CIWF staff as needed once all attendees have entered the festival. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Ticket Scanning & ID Check - Friday, March 7, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Sit at a table during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes: Greeting each attendee and making them feel welcome at the festival. Confirming that all attendees are 21 or older by checking ID's. Working with the Glass Hand-out & Retrieval Team to ensure each attendee receives a wine glass. Assisting CIWF staff as needed once all attendees have entered the festival. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    8. Trade Tasting: Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval ticket

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval -Friday, March 7, 12:00 - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Once all guests have entered the festival, please collect any empty glasses that you find on tables in the show, and return them to the station to be washed. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval -Friday, March 7, 12:00 - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Once all guests have entered the festival, please collect any empty glasses that you find on tables in the show, and return them to the station to be washed. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    9. Trade Tasting: Water Monitor ticket

      Water Monitor - Friday, March 7, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with vendor at the water booth. • Lift & carry 20 lbs. (24 bottles of water) • Work as a team. The role includes: Distributing water from the main water booth to each dump station. Work with the Cracker Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full a full case of water before the start of the session. Please collect, empty, and recycle any used bottles. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Water Monitor - Friday, March 7, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with vendor at the water booth. • Lift & carry 20 lbs. (24 bottles of water) • Work as a team. The role includes: Distributing water from the main water booth to each dump station. Work with the Cracker Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full a full case of water before the start of the session. Please collect, empty, and recycle any used bottles. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    10. Trade Tasting: Wine Glass Transport ticket

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval -Friday, March 7, 12:00 - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Collecting empty glasses that you find on tables in the show and returning them to racks at the glassware station to be washed in the kitchen. Moving full racks of dirty glassware from the glass station to the kitchen for washing. Moving full racks of clean glasses from the kitchen to the glass station for polishing. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval -Friday, March 7, 12:00 - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Collecting empty glasses that you find on tables in the show and returning them to racks at the glassware station to be washed in the kitchen. Moving full racks of dirty glassware from the glass station to the kitchen for washing. Moving full racks of clean glasses from the kitchen to the glass station for polishing. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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  4. Friday Evening Grand Tasting, March 7, 2025

    1. Friday Evening: Cracker Boats ticket

      Cracker Boats - Friday, March 7, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees • Work as a team. • Handle Gluten. The role includes: Using disposable food service gloves to open boxes/ bags of crackers and pour them into paper boats. Distributing crackers from the main cracker booth to each wine booth. Ensuring that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Work with the Water Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Please empty all boats at the end of the session and replace them with an unopened bag to help out the next team. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Cracker Boats - Friday, March 7, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees • Work as a team. • Handle Gluten. The role includes: Using disposable food service gloves to open boxes/ bags of crackers and pour them into paper boats. Distributing crackers from the main cracker booth to each wine booth. Ensuring that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Work with the Water Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Please empty all boats at the end of the session and replace them with an unopened bag to help out the next team. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    2. Friday Evening: Water Monitor ticket

      Water Monitor -Friday, March 7, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with vendor at the water booth. • Lift & carry 20 lbs. (24 bottles of water) • Work as a team. The role includes: Distributing water from the main water booth to each dump station. Work with the Cracker Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full a full case of water before the start of the session. Please collect, empty, and recycle any used bottles. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Water Monitor -Friday, March 7, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with vendor at the water booth. • Lift & carry 20 lbs. (24 bottles of water) • Work as a team. The role includes: Distributing water from the main water booth to each dump station. Work with the Cracker Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full a full case of water before the start of the session. Please collect, empty, and recycle any used bottles. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    3. Friday Evening: Vendor Check In & Info Center ticket

      Vendor Check-In & Info Center - Friday, March 7, 5:00 - 9:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the wine vendors. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at the vendor information booth on the floor of the Grand Tastings inside the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. The volunteer will check in vendors using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Kate hand out nametags and direct vendors to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Vendor Check-In & Info Center - Friday, March 7, 5:00 - 9:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the wine vendors. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at the vendor information booth on the floor of the Grand Tastings inside the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. The volunteer will check in vendors using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Kate hand out nametags and direct vendors to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    4. Friday Evening: Flex ticket

      Flex Volunteer - Friday, March 7, 5:30 - 10:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: •Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. •Walk across the festival floor • Give directions. • Lift cases of wine (50lbs.) • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes Duties as needed or assigned throughout the shift. Please check with Ashley or Kate to see where you can be most helpful. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Flex Volunteer - Friday, March 7, 5:30 - 10:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: •Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. •Walk across the festival floor • Give directions. • Lift cases of wine (50lbs.) • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes Duties as needed or assigned throughout the shift. Please check with Ashley or Kate to see where you can be most helpful. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    5. Friday Evening: Coat Check ticket

      Coat Check -Friday, March 7, 5:30 - 10:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. • Be organized and detail-oriented. The role includes: Standing at the coat check station inside the Freestore Foodbank and helping organize and implement the complimentary coat check. You will be given a map to assist attendees. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Check-In Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Coat Check -Friday, March 7, 5:30 - 10:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. • Be organized and detail-oriented. The role includes: Standing at the coat check station inside the Freestore Foodbank and helping organize and implement the complimentary coat check. You will be given a map to assist attendees. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Check-In Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    6. Friday Evening: Volunteer Check In/Check Out Coordinator ticket

      Volunteer Check-In Coordinator - Friday, March 7, 4:30 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the public and other volunteers •Give directions •Hand out nametags and printed volunteer descriptions •Check-in volunteers using a CIWF-issued cell phone. The role includes: Standing at the volunteer check-in table inside the Workforce Development entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way and checking volunteers in using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Ashley hand out nametags and volunteer assignments. You will be given a map to direct volunteers to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Volunteer Check-In Coordinator - Friday, March 7, 4:30 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the public and other volunteers •Give directions •Hand out nametags and printed volunteer descriptions •Check-in volunteers using a CIWF-issued cell phone. The role includes: Standing at the volunteer check-in table inside the Workforce Development entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way and checking volunteers in using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Ashley hand out nametags and volunteer assignments. You will be given a map to direct volunteers to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    7. Friday Evening: Greeter & Wayfinder ticket

      Greeter & Wayfinder - Friday, March 7, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at a specified station, welcoming guests, and giving directions. You will be given a map to help you assist attendees. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Greeter & Wayfinder - Friday, March 7, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at a specified station, welcoming guests, and giving directions. You will be given a map to help you assist attendees. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    8. Friday Evening: Ticket Scanning & ID Check ticket

      Ticket Scanning & ID Check - Friday, March 7, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Sit at a table during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes: Greeting each attendee and making them feel welcome at the festival. Confirming that all attendees are 21 or older by checking ID's. Working with the Glass Hand-out & Retrieval Team to ensure each attendee receives a wine glass. Assisting CIWF staff as needed once all attendees have entered the festival. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Ticket Scanning & ID Check - Friday, March 7, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Sit at a table during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes: Greeting each attendee and making them feel welcome at the festival. Confirming that all attendees are 21 or older by checking ID's. Working with the Glass Hand-out & Retrieval Team to ensure each attendee receives a wine glass. Assisting CIWF staff as needed once all attendees have entered the festival. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    9. Friday Evening: Mystery 6-Pack Coordination ticket

      Mystery 6-Pack Coordination - Friday, March 7, 5:00 pm - 10:00pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift 6-pack bags of wine. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Be organized and detail-oriented. • Assist attendees with purchasing through Humanitix. This role includes: Selling tickets via QR code. Confirming guests have purchased a 6-pack by referencing a printed list. Handing out Mystery 6-Packs to attendees as they leave the festival. ATTENDEES MAY NOT TAKE THEIR WINE INTO THE FESTIVAL. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building.If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Mystery 6-Pack Coordination - Friday, March 7, 5:00 pm - 10:00pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift 6-pack bags of wine. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Be organized and detail-oriented. • Assist attendees with purchasing through Humanitix. This role includes: Selling tickets via QR code. Confirming guests have purchased a 6-pack by referencing a printed list. Handing out Mystery 6-Packs to attendees as they leave the festival. ATTENDEES MAY NOT TAKE THEIR WINE INTO THE FESTIVAL. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building.If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    10. Friday Evening: Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval ticket

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Friday, March 7, 5:00 -10:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Once all guests have entered the festival, please collect any empty glasses that you find on tables in the show, and return them to the station to be washed. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Friday, March 7, 5:00 -10:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Once all guests have entered the festival, please collect any empty glasses that you find on tables in the show, and return them to the station to be washed. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    11. Friday Evening: Wine Glass Transport ticket

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Friday, March 7, 5:00 -10:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Collecting empty glasses that you find on tables in the show and returning them to racks at the glassware station to be washed in the kitchen. Moving full racks of dirty glassware from the glass station to the kitchen for washing. Moving full racks of clean glasses from the kitchen to the glass station for polishing. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Friday, March 7, 5:00 -10:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Collecting empty glasses that you find on tables in the show and returning them to racks at the glassware station to be washed in the kitchen. Moving full racks of dirty glassware from the glass station to the kitchen for washing. Moving full racks of clean glasses from the kitchen to the glass station for polishing. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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  5. Saturday Afternoon Grand Tasting, March 8, 2025

    1. Saturday Afternoon: Cracker Boats ticket

      Cracker Boats - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees • Work as a team. • Handle Gluten. The role includes: Using disposable food service gloves to open boxes/ bags of crackers and pour them into paper boats. Distributing crackers from the main cracker booth to each wine booth. Ensuring that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Work with the Water Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Please empty all boats at the end of the session and replace them with an unopened bag to help out the next team. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Cracker Boats - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees • Work as a team. • Handle Gluten. The role includes: Using disposable food service gloves to open boxes/ bags of crackers and pour them into paper boats. Distributing crackers from the main cracker booth to each wine booth. Ensuring that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Work with the Water Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Please empty all boats at the end of the session and replace them with an unopened bag to help out the next team. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    2. Saturday Afternoon: Water Monitor ticket

      Water Monitor - Saturday, March 8, 1:00 - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with vendor at the water booth. • Lift & carry 20 lbs. (24 bottles of water) • Work as a team. The role includes: Distributing water from the main water booth to each dump station. Work with the Cracker Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full a full case of water before the start of the session. Please collect, empty, and recycle any used bottles. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Water Monitor - Saturday, March 8, 1:00 - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with vendor at the water booth. • Lift & carry 20 lbs. (24 bottles of water) • Work as a team. The role includes: Distributing water from the main water booth to each dump station. Work with the Cracker Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full a full case of water before the start of the session. Please collect, empty, and recycle any used bottles. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    3. Saturday Afternoon: Vendor Check In & Info Center ticket

      Vendor Check-In & Info Center - Saturday, March 8, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the wine vendors. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at the vendor information booth on the floor of the Grand Tastings inside the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. The volunteer will check in vendors using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Kate hand out nametags and direct vendors to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Vendor Check-In & Info Center - Saturday, March 8, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the wine vendors. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at the vendor information booth on the floor of the Grand Tastings inside the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. The volunteer will check in vendors using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Kate hand out nametags and direct vendors to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    4. Saturday Afternoon: Flex ticket

      Flex Volunteer: Saturday, March 8, 1:00 - 5:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: •Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. •Walk across the festival floor • Give directions. • Lift cases of wine (50lbs.) • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes Duties as needed or assigned throughout the shift. Please check with Ashley or Kate to see where you can be most helpful. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Flex Volunteer: Saturday, March 8, 1:00 - 5:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: •Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. •Walk across the festival floor • Give directions. • Lift cases of wine (50lbs.) • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes Duties as needed or assigned throughout the shift. Please check with Ashley or Kate to see where you can be most helpful. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    5. Saturday Afternoon: Coat Check ticket

      Coat Check - Saturday, March 8, 1:00 - 5:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. • Be organized and detail-oriented. The role includes: Standing at the coat check station inside the Freestore Foodbank and helping organize and implement the complimentary coat check. You will be given a map to assist attendees. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Check-In Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Coat Check - Saturday, March 8, 1:00 - 5:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. • Be organized and detail-oriented. The role includes: Standing at the coat check station inside the Freestore Foodbank and helping organize and implement the complimentary coat check. You will be given a map to assist attendees. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Check-In Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    6. Saturday Afternoon: Volunteer Check In/Check Out Coordinator ticket

      Volunteer Check-In Coordinator: Saturday, March 8, 4:30 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the public and other volunteers •Give directions •Hand out nametags and printed volunteer descriptions •Check-in volunteers using a CIWF-issued cell phone. The role includes: Standing at the volunteer check-in table inside the Workforce Development entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way and checking volunteers in using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Ashley hand out nametags and volunteer assignments. You will be given a map to direct volunteers to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Volunteer Check-In Coordinator: Saturday, March 8, 4:30 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the public and other volunteers •Give directions •Hand out nametags and printed volunteer descriptions •Check-in volunteers using a CIWF-issued cell phone. The role includes: Standing at the volunteer check-in table inside the Workforce Development entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way and checking volunteers in using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Ashley hand out nametags and volunteer assignments. You will be given a map to direct volunteers to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    7. Saturday Afternoon: Greeter & Wayfinder ticket

      Greeter & Wayfinder - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 4:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at a specified station, welcoming guests, and giving directions. You will be given a map to help you assist attendees. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Greeter & Wayfinder - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 4:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at a specified station, welcoming guests, and giving directions. You will be given a map to help you assist attendees. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    8. Saturday Afternoon: Ticket Scanning & ID Check ticket

      Ticket Scanning & ID Check - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 4:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Sit at a table during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes: Greeting each attendee and making them feel welcome at the festival. Confirming that all attendees are 21 or older by checking ID's. Working with the Glass Hand-out & Retrieval Team to ensure each attendee receives a wine glass. Assisting CIWF staff as needed once all attendees have entered the festival. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Ticket Scanning & ID Check - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 4:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Sit at a table during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes: Greeting each attendee and making them feel welcome at the festival. Confirming that all attendees are 21 or older by checking ID's. Working with the Glass Hand-out & Retrieval Team to ensure each attendee receives a wine glass. Assisting CIWF staff as needed once all attendees have entered the festival. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    9. Saturday Afternoon: Mystery 6-Pack Coordination ticket

      Mystery 6-Pack Coordination - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 5:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift 6-pack bags of wine. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Be organized and detail-oriented. • Assist attendees with purchasing through Humanitix. This role includes: Selling tickets via QR code. Confirming guests have purchased a 6-pack by referencing a printed list. Handing out Mystery 6-Packs to attendees as they leave the festival. ATTENDEES MAY NOT TAKE THEIR WINE INTO THE FESTIVAL. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building.If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Mystery 6-Pack Coordination - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 5:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift 6-pack bags of wine. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Be organized and detail-oriented. • Assist attendees with purchasing through Humanitix. This role includes: Selling tickets via QR code. Confirming guests have purchased a 6-pack by referencing a printed list. Handing out Mystery 6-Packs to attendees as they leave the festival. ATTENDEES MAY NOT TAKE THEIR WINE INTO THE FESTIVAL. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building.If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    10. Saturday Afternoon: Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval ticket

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 5:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Once all guests have entered the festival, please collect any empty glasses that you find on tables in the show, and return them to the station to be washed. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 5:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Once all guests have entered the festival, please collect any empty glasses that you find on tables in the show, and return them to the station to be washed. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    11. Saturday Afternoon: Wine Glass Transport ticket

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 5:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Collecting empty glasses that you find on tables in the show and returning them to racks at the glassware station to be washed in the kitchen. Moving full racks of dirty glassware from the glass station to the kitchen for washing. Moving full racks of clean glasses from the kitchen to the glass station for polishing. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Saturday, March 8, 12:30 - 5:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Collecting empty glasses that you find on tables in the show and returning them to racks at the glassware station to be washed in the kitchen. Moving full racks of dirty glassware from the glass station to the kitchen for washing. Moving full racks of clean glasses from the kitchen to the glass station for polishing. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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  6. Saturday Evening Grand Tasting, March 8, 2025

    1. Saturday Evening: Cracker Boats ticket

      Cracker Boats - Saturday, March 8, 4:00 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees • Work as a team. • Handle Gluten. The role includes: Using disposable food service gloves to open boxes/ bags of crackers and pour them into paper boats. Distributing crackers from the main cracker booth to each wine booth. Ensuring that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Work with the Water Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Please empty all boats at the end of the session and replace them with an unopened bag to help out the next team. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Cracker Boats - Saturday, March 8, 4:00 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees • Work as a team. • Handle Gluten. The role includes: Using disposable food service gloves to open boxes/ bags of crackers and pour them into paper boats. Distributing crackers from the main cracker booth to each wine booth. Ensuring that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Work with the Water Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full paper boat of crackers before the start of the session. Please empty all boats at the end of the session and replace them with an unopened bag to help out the next team. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    2. Saturday Evening: Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval ticket

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Once all guests have entered the festival, please collect any empty glasses that you find on tables in the show, and return them to the station to be washed. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Unboxing cases of wine glasses and ensuring they are clean. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Once all guests have entered the festival, please collect any empty glasses that you find on tables in the show, and return them to the station to be washed. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    3. Saturday Evening: Ticket Scanning & ID Check ticket

      Ticket Scanning & ID Check - Saturday, March 8, 4:30 - 8:30pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Sit at a table during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes: Greeting each attendee and making them feel welcome at the festival. Confirming that all attendees are 21 or older by checking ID's. Working with the Glass Hand-out & Retrieval Team to ensure each attendee receives a wine glass. Assisting CIWF staff as needed once all attendees have entered the festival. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Ticket Scanning & ID Check - Saturday, March 8, 4:30 - 8:30pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Sit at a table during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes: Greeting each attendee and making them feel welcome at the festival. Confirming that all attendees are 21 or older by checking ID's. Working with the Glass Hand-out & Retrieval Team to ensure each attendee receives a wine glass. Assisting CIWF staff as needed once all attendees have entered the festival. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Free
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    4. Saturday Evening: Mystery 6-Pack Coordination ticket

      Mystery 6-Pack Coordination - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift 6-pack bags of wine. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Be organized and detail-oriented. • Assist attendees with purchasing through Humanitix. This role includes: Selling tickets via QR code. Confirming guests have purchased a 6-pack by referencing a printed list. Handing out Mystery 6-Packs to attendees as they leave the festival. ATTENDEES MAY NOT TAKE THEIR WINE INTO THE FESTIVAL. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building.If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Mystery 6-Pack Coordination - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. Lift 6-pack bags of wine. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Be organized and detail-oriented. • Assist attendees with purchasing through Humanitix. This role includes: Selling tickets via QR code. Confirming guests have purchased a 6-pack by referencing a printed list. Handing out Mystery 6-Packs to attendees as they leave the festival. ATTENDEES MAY NOT TAKE THEIR WINE INTO THE FESTIVAL. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building.If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    5. Saturday Evening: Vendor Check In & Info Center ticket

      Vendor Check-In & Info Center - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the wine vendors. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at the vendor information booth on the floor of the Grand Tastings inside the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. The volunteer will check in vendors using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Kate hand out nametags and direct vendors to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Vendor Check-In & Info Center - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the wine vendors. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at the vendor information booth on the floor of the Grand Tastings inside the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way. The volunteer will check in vendors using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Kate hand out nametags and direct vendors to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    6. Saturday Evening: Flex ticket

      Flex Volunteer - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: •Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. •Walk across the festival floor • Give directions. • Lift cases of wine (50lbs.) • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes Duties as needed or assigned throughout the shift. Please check with Ashley or Kate to see where you can be most helpful. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Flex Volunteer - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: •Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. •Walk across the festival floor • Give directions. • Lift cases of wine (50lbs.) • Use a CIWF assigned cell phone to scan tickets with the Humanitix app. • Work as a team. The role includes Duties as needed or assigned throughout the shift. Please check with Ashley or Kate to see where you can be most helpful. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    7. Saturday Evening: Coat Check ticket

      Coat Check - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:30pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. • Be organized and detail-oriented. The role includes: Standing at the coat check station inside the Freestore Foodbank and helping organize and implement the complimentary coat check. You will be given a map to assist attendees. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Check-In Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Coat Check - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:30pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. • Be organized and detail-oriented. The role includes: Standing at the coat check station inside the Freestore Foodbank and helping organize and implement the complimentary coat check. You will be given a map to assist attendees. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Check-In Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    8. Saturday Evening: Volunteer Check In/Check Out Coordinator ticket

      Volunteer Check-In Coordinator: Saturday, March 8, 4:00 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the public and other volunteers •Give directions •Hand out nametags and printed volunteer descriptions •Check-in volunteers using a CIWF-issued cell phone. The role includes: Standing at the volunteer check-in table inside the Workforce Development entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way and checking volunteers in using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Ashley hand out nametags and volunteer assignments. You will be given a map to direct volunteers to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Volunteer Check-In Coordinator: Saturday, March 8, 4:00 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the public and other volunteers •Give directions •Hand out nametags and printed volunteer descriptions •Check-in volunteers using a CIWF-issued cell phone. The role includes: Standing at the volunteer check-in table inside the Workforce Development entrance of the Freestore Foodbank on Rosenthal Way and checking volunteers in using an electronic device. The volunteer will help Ashley hand out nametags and volunteer assignments. You will be given a map to direct volunteers to their appropriate locations. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    9. Saturday Evening: Greeter & Wayfinder ticket

      Greeter & Wayfinder - Saturday, March 8, 4:30 - 8:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at a specified station, welcoming guests, and giving directions. You will be given a map to help you assist attendees. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Greeter & Wayfinder - Saturday, March 8, 4:30 - 8:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with the festival attendees. • Give directions. The role includes: Standing at a specified station, welcoming guests, and giving directions. You will be given a map to help you assist attendees. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    10. Saturday Evening: Water Monitor ticket

      Water Monitor - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with vendor at the water booth. • Lift & carry 20 lbs. (24 bottles of water) • Work as a team. The role includes: Distributing water from the main water booth to each dump station. Work with the Cracker Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full a full case of water before the start of the session. Please collect, empty, and recycle any used bottles. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Water Monitor - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:00 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with vendor at the water booth. • Lift & carry 20 lbs. (24 bottles of water) • Work as a team. The role includes: Distributing water from the main water booth to each dump station. Work with the Cracker Team to ensure that each wine booth has a full a full case of water before the start of the session. Please collect, empty, and recycle any used bottles. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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    11. Saturday Evening: Wine Glass Transport ticket

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Collecting empty glasses that you find on tables in the show and returning them to racks at the glassware station to be washed in the kitchen. Moving full racks of dirty glassware from the glass station to the kitchen for washing. Moving full racks of clean glasses from the kitchen to the glass station for polishing. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

      Wine Glass Handout & Retrieval - Saturday, March 8, 5:00 - 9:30 pm. This Volunteer will be asked to: • Stand and walk on the concrete floor during their shift. • Communicate with festival attendees. • Carry racks of wine glasses (25 glasses, 5 lbs) The role includes: Collecting empty glasses that you find on tables in the show and returning them to racks at the glassware station to be washed in the kitchen. Moving full racks of dirty glassware from the glass station to the kitchen for washing. Moving full racks of clean glasses from the kitchen to the glass station for polishing. Using disposable food service gloves and coffee filters to polish clean glasses. Using disposable food service gloves to hand glasses to festival attendees. Working with the Check-In team to hand guests a wine glass as their tickets are scanned. Please check in at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. Dress Code; Please wear a white collared shirt tucked into black pants. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. If you are representing a Beneficiary Organization, you may choose to wear a logoed shirt from your organization. Please check out at the Volunteer Table directly inside the Workforce Development entrance, which is located on the southwest side of the Freestore Foodbank building. If you can to stay after your shift, please see Ashley at the Volunteer Table to be assigned to a new role. To receive a wristband to attend your complimentary Grand Tasting session, turn in your volunteer badge at the Volunteer Table. On-site parking is more limited than in previous years. Please consider carpooling, or using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft if possible. Additional details regarding optional shuttle services will follow.

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