VegFest Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers for the 6^th Annual Bethlehem VegFest, Vegan and Street Festival.  The date is Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 11 am – 6 pm and just click on the link for more information.  There are a ton of opportunities for volunteers and it would be great if you could help out.

 Email the following :

1.     First Name / Last Name

2.     Cell phone number

3.     Volunteer job you would like to have (see attached list)

4.     Time you are available

Volunteer with us at our 6th annual vegan street and foods festival! Saturday, August 20th, 2016 will be filled with food, music, speakers, and cooking demos as we once again fill the SouthSide Bethlehem Greenway with over 50 diverse vegan vendors. Email Meghan at meghanr@lehighvalleychamber.org if you are interested in any of the following:

VegFest Volunteer Job Descriptions

Set-up Volunteers

15 volunteers who will work from 7am up to the beginning of the festival. These volunteers will help with set up, including: tables, yard signs, merchandise, trash and recycling bins, signage, tents, bars, chairs, and entertainment stage.

Vendor Assistance Volunteers

8 volunteers to work from 11am-6pm. These volunteers will help direct vendors to their location, provide information about parking, assist with unloading vendors’ vehicles, etc., to make the set up process as smooth and flawless as possible! (there will be a lot of people coming in at the same time)

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” Volunteers

10 volunteers to work from 11am-7pm. These individuals will be responsible for monitoring trash cans, recycling bins, and any litter on festival grounds. These individuals will be provided latex gloves, so they can handle trash properly. These volunteers should be “able-bodied” and willing to carry heavy trash bags, move trash cans to dumpsters, etc.

Main Stage

2 volunteers to work the entirety of the festival (12-5 pm).  These volunteers will be stationed at the Main Band Stage assist with sound equipment/band set-up and break-down. SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THIS DEPARTMENT.

Acoustic Stage

1 volunteer to work the entirety of the festival (12-5 pm). This volunteer will be stationed at the Acoustic Stage, to assist with sound equipment/band set-up and break-down. SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THIS DEPARTMENT.

Speaker’s Tent Concierge

1 volunteer to work 11am-6pm. This individual will be responsible for directing people into the tent for each speaking presentation, as well as out of the tent at its conclusion.  This volunteer must be outgoing, and must be familiar with the various speakers and their topics, so that they may provide information to people passing the speaker’s tent.

Cooking Demo Volunteers

2 volunteers (11am-6pm) These individuals will be responsible for providing assistance to the Cooking Demo Chefs.  They will be responsible for cleaning up the Cooking Demo Station between demonstrations, assisting with dish-washing, and providing information about the “current” demoing chef during each demonstration.

Clean-Up Volunteers

20 volunteers to work at 6 o’clock until clean-up is completed. These individuals will help break down tables, tents, chairs, signage, as well as handle recycling/garbage, etc.  These individuals will work quickly and efficiently to ensure that the Greenway is returned to a clean linear park!

Thanks for considering!