VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
ICH HOLE DAS BIER! (I’LL GET THE BEER!)
All our welcome to help us create an authentic Bavarian experience right here in Duluth by giving a few hours of your time to pour, sell, visit, give, guide, drive, and lift at the Duluth Oktoberfestival and generate some funding for your organization or favorite non profit.
We have volunteer shifts available ranging from September 12th-September 15th with a variety of different jobs. Sign-up on the form below. If your group is not listed in the drop down, simply select other and fill in your groups name (if applicable). Individuals wanting to sign up not part of a group can also volunteer. For questions please email Jean (click here).
MORE INFORMATION BELOW
Volunteers should be as friendly and personable as possible with a customer service mindset. While we are looking for experience in serving, bartending, hosting, or other service industry related work, we are also looking for other interested folks who just want to be a part of the Duluth Oktoberfestival team. This may include volunteer time during set up and take down as well as during the event itself.
AREAS WHERE HELP IS NEEDED
Beverage Services – Bier Tents
“I’ll Tap That!” The Duluth Oktoberfestival is looking for heroes. At least, you’ll be heroes to our guests looking for something to quench their thirst during the festival in our Bier Tents featuring incredible German bier, food, and entertainment. While the majority of these positions will involve serving bier, and thus requires interested individuals to be at least 21 years of age, other positions are available for younger individuals such as cleanup and security. Depending on the need, some volunteers may be asked to perform additional duties such as handling bags of ice, restocking, and more as needed. Training will be provided for bier pouring and proper bar operation.
Admission Services – Gates and Entry Points
Volunteers assigned to man one of the entrances will scan tickets, apply wrist bands and/or stamps, pass out brochures, distribute online purchase packages to guests, and staff the entry gate.
Logistics, Setup and Teardown
Join the teams responsible for bringing the Duluth Oktoberfestival to life by helping with set up and/or takedown of the tables, tents, decorations, signs and banners. Hours are flexible both before and after the event.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Weather
Come prepared for the weather! The event goes on rain or shine, and, while many of our volunteer stations are under tents, getting to and from certain areas requires walking in the elements. Wear comfortable shoes, preferably closed-toe (NO sandals or flip-flops). Authentic German attire is welcome and encouraged!
Personal Belongings
There is very little space to store personal belongings. We cannot be responsible for purses, cellphones, laptops, cameras, etc. We suggest that you bring whatever you feel necessary to have with you in your pockets or in a hip pack or bag.
Please note: consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed during ANY volunteer shifts.
ORGANIZATION FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
To learn more about volunteering opportunities please contact jean@kernkompany.com or call us directly at (218)628-9996