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    • After Purchase - Volunteer Shirt

Our Volunteers Rock!

Volunteer Sign Ups & Updates:

Fest & Sign-Up Dates: 
Sign up for BACON & BOB both start on Aug 21st, so just do them both at the same time if you can! 
Fest Date: Nov 11, 2023 Bacon & Bourbon
Volunteer Sign-Up Dates:
Aug 21st to Oct 13th
Fest Date: Jan 13, 2024 BOB Fest
​Volunteer Sign-Up Dates:
Aug 21st to Dec 11th
Fest Date: April 13, 2024 Wine & Brew Fest
Volunteer Sign-Up Dates:
Feb 5th to March 15th
Volunteer Facebook Page
SuperStar, Individual & Board Member Volunteers coordinate with Volunteer Manager directly to get signed up for a festival.

*Group & Corporate Volunteers
Sign-Up Online below*
 

CANCELLED - VOLUNTEER INFO OPEN HOUSE - Sept 20th:
We are regrouping on how we might provided volunteer information, but we are not holding this open house.

In the meantime if you have questions about a job's description, problems navigating the on-line sign-up please contact us at Volunteer@SmithfieldVAEvents.com
When it's time, click on the logo below and find your organization and sign up for your spots. 

If you have trouble scroll down to the next blue section for step-by-step sign up instructions or contact us. 
Wine Brew Sign up not live until Feb 5th
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LIVE NOW - Sign Up by Oct 13th

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LIVE NOW - Sign Up by Dec 11th

Wine Brew Sign up not live until Feb 5th
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This logo link is "not live now", but it will be FEB 5TH (ish).
BUY EVENT VOLUNTEER T-SHIRT:
When it's time the  "Add to Cart" button and info to purchase a shirt is located here.
Bacon Fest LONG Sleeve Shirt - $17
(deadline Oct 13th)
Pick Shirt Size:

 BOB Fest LONG Sleeve Shirt - $17
(deadline Dec 11th)  
Pick Shirt Size:

Wine Brew SHORT Sleeve Shirt - $16
​
(deadline March 15th)
 
Pick Shirt Size:

Group Volunteers: We encourage you to wear your own organizational clothing (if you have it). We do not give you a free t-shirt since we are making a donation to your organization. But if you would LIKE to buy an event volunteer shirt, you can purchase one for a festival before the deadline.

You will get a confirmation email from PayPal when you complete your order and then you pick shirt up at Volunteer Check-In on Fri before (if we have them) or day of the fest. 
After Shirt Purchase...
If you are interested in volunteering, getting your group registered, or already volunteer and have questions email us at: Volunteer@SmithfieldVAEvents.com. ​
TYPES OF VOLUNTEERS: 
​(click on each box for details)
Volunteer groups - SIGN UP ON-Line: 
Charitable, Non-profit or Service Organizations or Businesses with a charitable foundation or initiative that want to raise money for their cause need to  pre-register with us and provide us a Group Leader to coordinate with.  

When is it time for a festival, your organization is assigned jobs or "spots" to fill.  We use a on-line program call SIGNUP for Vol Groups to use to sign up. There is a deadline to sign up and if you don't fill all your spots, they are given to other groups. Once you know sign-ups are "live" you can go sign up anytime. 

To sign up for your spot, click on the SIGNUP logo on this page and find your organization. View the spots that are assigned. Pick what you want to sign up. The program will send you a confirmation email and a reminder email. When you come work your shift, you will sign in/out on your org's sign-in sheet.  

After an event is over, the hours worked by your group are totaled and we make a donation to your organization, usually paying about $12 per hour.

Group leaders are responsible for passing along info & getting their members signed up by the deadline. They need to have general knowledge of what the jobs are for your group's assigned spots and ensuring that the folks signing up are able to perform the jobs they sign up for.
Individual VOLUNTEERS - Sign up w/ vol mgr:
Individual volunteers need to directly contact our Volunteer Manager (VM) to sign up to work.  

Our VM will let you know what jobs are open and will manually input you into an assigned job in the signup program.  You will get a confirmation email and reminders via our signup program.

​Shifts are usually 4-5 hours or you can choose to work more than one shift. Indiv Vol get an event shirt, and then choose to: a) donate their hours to a charitable cause, b) $15 gift card to a local restaurant or a ticket or c) get tix to attend the fest.
 

Contact Cristin at: 
Volunteer@SmithfieldVAEvents.com 
​757-849-8948

​
superstar volunteers - sign up w/ vol Mgr: 
This very special group of folks are part of our "Event Staff" and  supervise an area of the festival or play a key-role in logistics.  They usually work 10+ hours day of the festival, and some also the days before and after a festival. They return year after year, and also assist us in-between festivals.  Donations are made for their hours worked to their favorite charitable organization. ​They get those super cool "Event Staff" clothing that includes shirts & shirts! ​

Contact Cristin at: 
Volunteer@SmithfieldVAEvents.com 
​757-849-8948
CORPORATE VolunteerS - Sign Up On-LINE
Businesses that want to volunteer on behalf of a charitable cause or that have a non-profit foundation or initiative that they want to raise money for their cause need to  pre-register and provide us a Group Leader. Your Group Leader works with our Volunteer Coordinator well in advance of a festival to coordinate your groups spots.  

Group leaders are responsible for passing along info & getting your employees signed up by the deadline. They need to have general knowledge of what the jobs are for your group's assigned spots and ensuring that the folks signing up are able to perform the jobs they sign up for.

When is it time for a festival, your business is assigned jobs or "spots" to fill.  We use a on-line program call SIGNUP to manage actually signing up for a specific job  There is a deadline to sign up and if you don't fill all your spots, they are given to other groups. Once you know sign-ups are "live" you can go sign up anytime. 

To sign up for your spot, you visit our VOLUNTEER PAGE and click on the SIGNUP logo and find your organization. View the spots that are assigned. Pick what you want to sign up. The program will send you a confirmation email and a reminder email. When you come work your shift, you will sign in/out on your org's sign-in sheet.  

After an event is over, the hours worked by your group are totaled and we make a donation on behalf of your business, usually about $10-$12 per hour depending on the financial success of the festival.

HOW TO USE SIGN-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 Volunteer@SmitfieldVAEvents.com or call her at 757-849-8948.

HOW TO SIGN UP:  (You will need to have a email address. If you do not use email, then contact your group leader or our Vol. Mgr.) 
​

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 mail@signup.com.  Check your spam mail if you don't see it. 

​If you have questions or problems signing up, try to contact your Group Leader or our Vol Mgr. 

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 Volunteer@SmithfieldVAEvents.com. Tell us your name, the group you are with and a phone number. Our Vol Mgr will get in touch with you. 

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Smithfield VA Events is a 501 (c) (3) public charity.  All events are 21 & up only. No infants/No pets. See Event Rules & Refunds for details.
Event Address: 
Windsor Castle Park
705 Cedar Street
Smithfield, VA 23430 
Mailing Address: 
Smithfield VA Events
PO Box 133
Smithfield, VA 23431
SVAE Headquarters: (at the fest site)
Smithfield VA Events
​302 Jericho Road
Smithfield, VA 23430
How to Contact Us: 
Ticket or General Festival Questions Email:   Info@SmithfieldVAEvents.com

Volunteers Questions Email: Volunteer@SmithfieldVAEvents.com

Chalets, Premium Tables & Sponsorships: Sponsors@SmithfieldVAEvents.com

Manor House Dinners Email: Dinners@SmithfieldVAEvents.com

Vendor Inquires - Click here  for info about what we need and how to apply.

Need to Call? Call the Visitor Center at 757-357-5182 (they probably can help you, or they will have us contact you.) 

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  • Home/About
    • About Us & History of SVAE
    • Sign Up E-News
    • Contact Us & Directions
    • 2023 Poster Contest >
      • Poster On-line Entry Form
  • Our Impact
    • Benefiting Orgs - Grant Recipients
  • DONATE
    • 2023/2024 Supporters
    • 2020 - 2022 Supporters
    • After a Donation
  • Dinners
    • Donate Auction Items
  • Festivals
    • BACON & BOURBON MUSIC FEST - Fall >
      • Sponsors - 2022 Bacon & Bourbon Fest
      • Bourbons at Festival
      • Fest Attendee Info
      • Chalet FAQ's - Bacon Bourbon Fest
      • Chalet Agreement - Bacon Bourbon Fest
      • Sponsor Table FAQ's - Bacon Bourbon Fest
      • Sponsor Table & Small Biz Agreement - Bacon Bourbon Fest
    • BOB FEST - January >
      • Sponsors - 2023 BOB Fest
    • WINE & BREW FEST - April >
      • Sponsors - 2023 Wine & Brew Fest
    • Indiv Tix Options & Release Dates- All Fests
    • Reserved Table Info
    • Party Chalets/Private Areas
    • Sponsorships - All Types
    • Vendor Inquiries
  • Buy TIX
    • REVIEW ALL POLICIES BEFORE PURCHASE
    • Tix Buying - Troubleshooting
    • After On-Line Purchase Info
    • Options When Sold Out...
  • Hotels
  • GET FUNDS FOR YOUR ORG
    • How We Select Benefiting Organizations >
      • Grant $5K or $10K Info
    • How Groups Can Raise Funds
    • How Individuals Can Raise Funds
    • Corporate Volunteer Partnerships
  • VOLUNTEERS
    • After Purchase - Volunteer Shirt