SIGN UP FOR SPOTS for 2025/26 Season:

Save the dates below for volunteer sign-up dates and festivals for the 2025/26 season.
SAVE the DATE:
Fest Date: OCT 4, 2025
​Bacon & Bourbon Fest.
​Vol Sign Up Dates:
Aug 8th - Sept 14th, 2025 
SAVE THE DATE:
Fest Date: Jan 17, 2026
BOB Fest
Vol Sign Up Dates: 
​Nov 7th - 14th, 2025
SAVE THE DATE:
Fest Date: April 11, 2026
Wine & Brew Fest
Vol Sign Up Dates:
​Feb 8th - Mar 22nd, 2026 
SAVE the DATE:
May 7, 2026 (evening)
End of Year Reception at the Smithfield Center 
Two reps from each Vol Group, Benefit Orgs, SuperStars and Individuals who work at least (2) events a year get invited. 
Have questions?  Email us at:
 [email protected]
SuperStar, Individual & Board Member Volunteers coordinate directly with our Volunteer Manager to get signed up for a festival. 

*Group Volunteers Sign-Up Online below* 

Volunteer Groups - (Organizations or Corporate):  When sign-ups for a specific festival go "live". scroll down a bit and click on the SignUp Logo box for a specific fest.  Then find your organization and click on it to see spots assigned to your group. Pick you spot(s) and fill out the info it ask for. 

​You DO NOT have to wait for your group leader to send you info, just go ahead and sign up and start getting your groups spots filled. 
Sign up for your spots by the deadline or your group will lose unfilled spots to another group that wants more. 

If you have trouble signing up,  scroll down to the next blue section for step-by-step sign up instructions or contact us at: [email protected] 
  • You need to have an email address to sign up for a spot.
  • You will receive various emails regarding your sign-up and reminders. 
  • All Volunteers need to be 21 & Up to work on Saturday of a festival. (Other than registered youth groups doing clean-up/set-up.)
  • Anytime you are volunteering pre-fest, post-fest or durning the fest, do not bring infants, children or pets with you.
  • Prior to, or during your volunteer shift the  consumption of alcohol or other substances is prohibited. If you plan on attending the fest after your shift you must purchase a ticket before it sells out.
  • We encourage you to wear your own organizations shirts or hats when working so fest attendees know what group you are with.  We do not give volunteers free shirts, as we make donations to your organization, but if you want to purchase an event volunteer shirt you can buy one on-line by the deadline for each fest.   
SIGN UP FOR A FEST BY CLICKING ON THE FEST SIGN UP LOGO BELOW
You can preview some basic job descriptions for each festival. 
FYI - the link won't work until the start date listed below each logo. 
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Volunteer sign ups open Aug 8th - Sept 14th. Event date is OCT 4, 2025.
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Volunteer sign ups open Nov 7th - Dec 14th. Event date is JAN 17, 2026.
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Volunteer sign ups open Feb 6th - Mar 22nd. Event date is APRIL 11, 2026.
SEEKING NEW SUPERSTAR VOLUNTEERS
​Come be part of the leadership team. 
Watch this video that features our current SuperStars to find out why they like being one!
We are looking to expand our leadership team with about (15) new SuperStar Volunteers. If you are interested in finding out more about our SuperStars, email Cristin at and also let her know if you can attend our interest meeting. They get paid out for donations at $2 an hour more than volunteer groups and you can be a SuperStar in training this season for one, two or all three festivals. 

SuperStar Interest Meeting:
RSVP by email to:  [email protected] 
July 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM 
302 Jericho Road
SVAE's HQ at Windsor Castle Park 

HAVING TROUBLE WITH SIGNING UP? 

Read below for step-by-step instructions on how to use the SignUp program.  If you still have trouble, contact your Group Leader or our Volunteer Manager, Cristin at [email protected] or call her at 757-849-8948.
HOW TO SIGN UP ON-LINE:  (You will need to have a email address. If you do not use email, then contact your group leader or our Vol. Mgr.) 
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When it is time, the SIGN UP LOGO LINK above will go "live" and when you click on it, you will see all the groups listed in alphabetical order for a specific festival.  
  • Find your organization, click on it and review the spots available.  
  • Pick a spot to sign up amd enter the info it asks for. 
It will automatically send you a confirmation email and reminders from [email protected].  Check your spam mail if you don't see it. 

How to Contact your Group Leader or SVAEvents: 
In your organizations intro part inside your group's  "SignUp", your group leader's contact info is listed. If you can't reach them, and need help, you can contact us at [email protected]. Tell us your name, the group you are with and a phone number. Our Vol Mgr will get in touch with you.