Needs From: United Way of the Lakeshore

We're looking for energetic and reliable volunteers to help bring Taste of Muskegon to life! Tasks include setting up tents, tables, and chairs, assisting with signage and decor placement. Volunteers will need to be able to lift light to moderate items and comfortable working outdoors. Wear close toed shoes and comfortable clothes.

Kids Zone Volunteers help create a fun, safe, and welcoming space fr children at Taste of Muskegon. Responsibilities include assisting with games and activities, helping children participate in crafts, or play areas, monitoring the space for safety, and supporting parents as needed. Volunteers may also help with setup and cleanup of the kids area. A positive attitude, patience, and enjoyment of working with children are important.

The Green Team volunteers help keep the festival clean and eco-friendly by assisting with trash and recycling stations, guiding guests on proper disposal, and preventing bins from overflowing. This role involves light cleanup, being on your feet, and supporting the festival's sustainability efforts. 

Volunteer Check-In team members are the first friendly faces our volunteers see! This role is responsible for welcoming volunteers as they arrive, checking them into their shift, and making sure they receiver their volunteer T-shirt. This position answers basic questions and helps direct volunteers around Taste of Muskegon grounds.

Selling tasting tickets to guests. This role involves handling cash and/or card payments, providing customer service, and answering basic questions about ticket options ad how they're used throughout the festival. Ticket sellers should be comfortable working with the public and a fast-paced environment.

Beer and wine server volunteers help serve alcoholic beverages in a responsible and friendly manner. Volunteers must be of legal age to pour beer and wine, and valid photo ID will be checked and volunteer check-in before starting your shift. Responsibilities include following all alcohol service guidelines, maintaining a clean service area, and helping create a safe, enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Friends of the Festival volunteers walk throughout the festival selling Taste Tickets to attendees. Responsibilities include engaging with guests in a friendly way, explaining how the ticket system works, handling money or ticket transactions accurately, and directing guests to participating food vendors. This role requires good communication skills, reliability, and a positive attitude.  Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather.

Love food and the planet? This role is for you!

As a sustainability Volunteer as Taste of Muskegon, you're behind-the-scenes making sure all that deliciousness doesn't turn into unnecessary landfill waste one fork, plate, and napkin at a time!

Responsibilities include: Helping guests sort waste into compost, recycling, and landfill. Making sure food scrapes and compostables end up in the right bin, educating festival-goers about why sustainability matters, assisting with waste collection coordination as needed.

Saving the planet never tasted so good!

We're seeking dependable volunteers to help with tear down of our food festival once the event concludes. Tear down volunteers responsibilities include taking down tables, chairs, tents, and signage.  Volunteers need to be able to lift light to moderate items and comfortable working outdoors. Wear comfortable clothes and close toed shoes.