Volunteer Info & Updates:

This page is where volunteers can check to get current information, and also where GROUP VOLUNTEERS will go when it is time to sign-up thru our on-line "SignUp" program for a specific festival. Individual & SuperStar volunteers do not sign-up on line but need to contact our Volunteer Manager to be entered into the system. 

To learn more about our charitable impact to the community,  click here. 
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If you are looking for info on how to apply for one of our $5000 or $10,000 Benefiting Organization Grants, click here. 
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This logo link is "not live now", but it will be when it is time for Vol Groups to sign up. If you need help scroll down to the blue box for more info.
TYPES OF VOLUNTEERS: 
​(click on each box for details)
Volunteering for our festivals is a great way for your group to earn money or if you are an individual you can donate your time to your favorite charity or organization. All you do is sign up and come work your shift! 

We donate about $40-50,000 per festival back to volunteer groups and volunteer charities!
Volunteer groups: 
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.  

We assigned jobs or "spots" to a group to fill.  We use a on-line program call SIGNUP, that you go into and view the spots and pick one. There is a deadline to sign up and if you don't fill all your spots, they are given to other groups.

After an event is over, we total up all the hours worked by your group and make a donation to your organization. (Usually at about $12 per hour, so the more volunteers you have the more money you earn).  ​

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:
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
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superstar volunteers: 
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
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Welcome to Cristin Emrick! Our new Volunteer Manager!
We now have a dedicated volunteer manager at SVAEvents to coordinate the (300-400) volunteers needed for each festival. 

If you are interested in volunteering, getting your group involved, or already volunteer with us and have questions email Cristin at: 

​Volunteer@SmithfieldVAEvents.com. ​
VOLUNTEER GROUPS ON-LINE SIGN UP: 
HOW TO SIGN UP:  (You will need to have a email address. If you do not have an 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.  
  • 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. 

In your organizations little sign-up intro part, your group leader's contact info is listed. If you can't reach them and need help, contact us at Volunteer@SmithfieldVAEvents.com and tell us your name, group you are with and phone number. Our Vol Mgr will get in touch with you. 
BUY EVENT VOLUNTEER T-SHIRT:
When it's time the  "Add to Cart" button and info to purchase a shirt is located here.
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. 
FESTIVAL & SIGN UP DATES
We are working on the dates that sign ups will open for each festival, so check back soon on that. 
11/11/2023 Bacon & Bourbon Fest
Volunteer Sign Ups: TBD

1/13/2024 BOB Fest
​Volunteer Sign Ups: TBD

4/13/2024 Wine & Brew Fest
Volunteer Sign Ups: TBD