BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberHive//Events//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:tenant-1057-event-63207@chamberhive.com DTSTAMP:20260917T081915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T081915Z DTSTART:20160715T110000Z DTEND:20160716T033000Z SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed for A Taste of Worthington - Food Festival/Fundr aiser LOCATION:450 W. Wilson Bridge Road Worthington OH 43085 DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is a great way to network and make new business co nnections\, in addition to building a favorable image for your business wh en you "give back" to help the Chamber with its fundraising and community- building events. Volunteers are needed to plan and conduct A Taste of Wort hington 2017\, to be presented by the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce in the parking area at OfficeScape\, 450 W. Wilson Bridge Road\, on Frida y\, July 21\, 2017\, from 5:30 – 10 p.m. (Volunteer tasks for the event begin early in the day and conclude a few hours after the event.) We are g rateful to Paradigm Properties of Ohio for the opportunity to conduct the event in this location. This outdoor summer food-sampling festival is a co mmunity event in a festive\, block party atmosphere featuring local food a nd family fun. Attendees park free\, then pay a modest entry charge\, perm itting them access to seated picnic areas where they can enjoy family ente rtainment (live bands\, children’s face painting and play\, family enter tainment and other activities)\, along with sponsor booths offering inform ation and/or giveaways. Event guests choose from more than 50 appetizers\, entrées and desserts from more than 20 restaurants — typically priced from $1 to $7 – and then vote for their favorites in a friendly competit ion that recognizes the best in each category. The menu ranges from fancy fare to simple picnic favorites – and everything in between. Volunteers are needed before\, during and immediately following the event. A committe e of volunteers plans the food festival and is responsible for determining fundraising goals\, vendor fees and event activities\; recruiting restaur ants\, sponsors and volunteers.\; and promoting the event throughout the c ommunity. Volunteers also work in two- to three-hour shifts throughout the day of the event\, starting about 8 a.m. and ending about 11:30 p.m. Each volunteer is admitted free\, provided complimentary water or soft drinks\ , and receives an event T-shirt when the T-shirt size is provided in advan ce. Important: Please indicate your T-shirt size in the "comment" section of the registration. Volunteers are needed to help with the following task s. If you are able to assist as a volunteer\, please sign up for your desi red assignment(s) by clicking REGISTER NOW at the right of the screen and selected the tasks and times that best meet your schedule. Be sure to clic k "Submit" when you have completed the form. Please enter the number of a cell phone you may be using on the day of the event in the "Phone" column\ ; the number will not be publicized or shared with anyone except the Chamb er staff. The available tasks include: Deliver promotional materials to ar ea restaurants and community sites. Assist in posting temporary event sign age during the week of the event. Setup volunteers on the day of the event : Set up temporary fencing on the morning of the event and set up tables\, chairs\, canopy tents and additional event signage at the event. Place ta blecloths on 100-plus tables. Greet vendors and help them find their space s. Several time slots available. Admissions gate volunteers: Collect entra nce fees at the event. Greet guests. Make change. Hand out programs and ba llots. Count admitted guests with mechanical counter. Assist at the Chambe r welcome booth. Staff the Chamber’s beverage stations. Staff entertainm ent stations and activities. Pick up trash throughout the event and replac e trash can liners\; transport trash to dumpsters. Clean-up volunteers on the day of the event: Clean up grounds and take down temporary fencing imm ediately after the event\; fold and remove tables\, chairs\, canopy tents and additional event signage at the event. Remove trash to dumpsters. Shut down beverage stations. Transport equipment to Chamber office at 90 E. Wi lson Bridge Road\, Suite 100. Several time slots available. For more infor mation about available volunteer tasks or to register by phone\, call the Chamber office at (614) 888-3040. Thank you\, in advance\, for your intere st in volunteering!\n\nhttps://www.worthingtonchamber.org/events/63207 URL:https://www.worthingtonchamber.org/events/63207 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR