Volunteers
Scottsdale League for the Arts and the Scottsdale Cultural Council invite you to volunteer for the 34th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival on April 21 & 22.
Our signature event, the Great Arizona Picnic, provides fun opportunities for volunteering and tasting the Valley’s finest culinary and beverage delights. We rely on dedicated community volunteers to staff more than 150 positions on the Festival grounds. With all proceeds benefitting the arts and arts education programs throughout Arizona, volunteering for the Festival is a great way to share your enthusiasm and support for the arts as well as host a great party. Come join in the fun!
If you are interested in volunteering please read the volunteer descriptions below and complete our short Volunteer Application.
*Please note: All new and experienced volunteers are required to attend our volunteer rally on April 14, 2012 to register, pick up volunteer gear, experience your volunteer station and enjoy refreshments and prizes. The rally will take place in the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts atrium (7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251) from 9 AM to 12 PM.
Volunteer Benefits
GAP Card Credit
Volunteers will receive $12 in GAP card credits for each shift worked.
Come-Back Pass
Use this pass on your off-day to come back to the Festival and experience the event at your leisure.
Volunteer Rally
All volunteers, new and returning, are required to attend our Volunteer Rally on Saturday, April 14 between 10 AM and 1 PM to pick up volunteer gear, get real experience at volunteer stations, meet fellow volunteers and win great prizes. Our doors will be open to you anytime between 10 AM and 1 PM. Please allow for approximately 30 minutes to complete the registration process.
Training Location:
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E 2nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
You will need to submit a Volunteer Application prior to the training.
T-Shirts
Volunteers will receive a special Culinary Festival T-shirt to wear during their shifts.
Easy Parking
Reserved parking near the Volunteer Registration Tent.
Volunteer Opportunities
Admissions/Gates
Be the first to greet Festival guests. Volunteers need a friendly attitude and the ability to work on their feet to collect admission fees, take tickets, answer questions, make guests feel welcome and thank them for attending. Gates can get busy, so extroverts and multi-taskers fit nicely in this position.
Picnic Card Booths
Volunteers need a friendly attitude, the confidence to handle payment transactions, efficient manual dexterity and good customer service skills to sell Picnic Cards and answer guest questions. Picnic Card volunteers are seated at tables for most of their shift.
Beverage Booths
Six volunteers are needed for each of our six beverage booths. Volunteers will sell beer, wine, soft drinks and water to thirsty guests. Volunteers must check 21-wristbands before serving alcoholic beverages to guests. Each booth will contain a paid staff bartender who will serve as manager of the booth. Volunteers must be energetic, people-oriented and be able to work on their feet for an entire shift.
Location
The Scottsdale Culinary Festival spans the 21 acre Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, located in Old Town Scottsdale adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Arts.
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
7380 East Second Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Map & Directions
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