BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberHive//Events//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:tenant-1057-event-63365@chamberhive.com DTSTAMP:20260917T081926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T081926Z DTSTART:20180727T110000Z DTEND:20180728T033000Z SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP for A Taste of Worthington 2018 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 2018\, 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 27\, 2018\, from 5:30 – 10 p.m. (Volunteer tasks for the event begin early in the day and conclude a few hours after the event.) This out door summer food-sampling festival is a community event in a festive\, blo ck party atmosphere featuring local food and family fun. Attendees park fr ee\, then pay a modest entry charge\, permitting them access to seated pic nic areas where they can enjoy family entertainment (live bands\, children ’s face painting and play\, family entertainment and other activities)\, along with sponsor booths offering information and/or giveaways. Event gu ests choose from more than 50 appetizers\, entrées and desserts from appr oximately 25 restaurants — typically priced from $1 to $7 – and then v ote for their favorites in a friendly competition that recognizes the best in each category. The menu ranges from fancy fare to simple picnic favori tes – and everything in between. Volunteers are needed before\, during a nd immediately following the event. A committee of volunteers plans the fo od festival and is responsible for determining fundraising goals\, vendor fees and event activities\; recruiting restaurants\, sponsors and voluntee rs.\; and promoting the event throughout the community. Volunteers also wo rk 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-sh irt when the T-shirt size is provided in advance. Important: Please indica te your T-shirt size in the "comment" section of the registration. Volunte ers are needed to help with the following tasks. If you are able to assist as a volunteer\, please sign up for your desired assignment(s) by clickin g the REGISTER button on this screen and selecting the tasks and times tha t best meet your schedule. Be sure to click "Submit" when you have complet ed the form. Please enter the number of a cell phone you may be using on t he day of the event in the "Phone" column\; the number will not be publici zed or shared with anyone except the Chamber staff. The available tasks in clude: Serving on the planning committee and attending weekly meetings on Wednesdays (check with the Chamber office at 614-888-3040 for meeting deta ils.) Deliver promotional materials to area restaurants and community site s. Assist in posting temporary event signage during the week of the event. Set-up volunteers on the day of the event: Set up temporary fencing on th e morning of the event and set up tables\, chairs\, canopy tents and addit ional event signage at the event. Place tablecloths on 100-plus tables. Gr eet vendors and help them find their spaces. Several time slots available. Admissions gate and security gate volunteers: Collect entrance fees at th e event. Greet guests. Make change. Hand out programs and ballots. Count a dmitted guests with mechanical counter. Assist at the Chamber welcome boot h. Staff the Chamber’s beverage stations where water and soft drinks are sold. Staff children's entertainment stations and activities. Pick up tra sh throughout the event and replace trash can liners\; transport trash to dumpsters. Clean-up volunteers on the day of the event: Clean up grounds a nd take down temporary fencing immediately after the event\; fold and remo ve tables\, chairs\, canopy tents and additional event signage at the even t. Remove trash to dumpsters. Shut down beverage stations. Transport equip ment to Chamber office at 90 E. Wilson Bridge Road. Several time slots ava ilable. For more information about available volunteer tasks or to registe r by phone\, call the Chamber at 614-888-3040. Thank you\, in advance\, fo r your interest in volunteering!\n\nhttps://www.worthingtonchamber.org/eve nts/63365 URL:https://www.worthingtonchamber.org/events/63365 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR