VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Many mountain area residents volunteer their time and energy to organize the Big Chili Cook-Off.  These volunteers work hard, dedicate many hours, and have fun at the same time!  We always need help - both now as we are planning the event, during the event and after!
 
If you would like to volunteer, please complete the form below and one of our volunteer coordinators will contact you.  If you are volunteering with a group, all group members must complete the form below.
 
Thank you in advance!
 
The contact information that you provide will not be shared!  It is strictly for Big Chili volunteer management purposes!  
I am 18 years or older *
Are you a member of a group or organization that is volunteering? Note - If yes, each member of your group will register individually. *
T-Shirt Size: *

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers and community support are necessities for successful events.  We invite you to participate and help us make this event more successful than ever before! 
 
SELECT ALL POSITIONS and TIME SHIFTS THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AND AVAILABLE TO WORK.  You could be assigned one shift or more.
IF A POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED, WE WILL LOOK TO ANOTHER POSITION FOR YOU. 
We will make every effort to assign you to the area that you designate, but no guarantees.
 
Come prepared to enjoy the event.  Dress accordingly for rain or shine!  All volunteers will receive an event Volunteer Shirt.
 
Volunteer Opportunities include:
 
Set Up Crew ~ Friday & Saturday
(Assist with table and tent distribution, putting up signs and banners, setting up Merch booth, etc.)
Vendor Check-in ~ Friday Only
(Check in food vendors, artists, business vendors and chili cooks, assist them finding their booth.  Official check-in hours are 2-5pm).
Volunteer Check-in 
(On Event Day - Assist Volunteer Coordinator with volunteer check-in, directing volunteers to their assignment locations, etc.)
Parking & Traffic Coordination 
(On Event Day -Assist directing traffic and bus shuttles, etc.)
Front Gate Ticket Sales 
(On Event Day -Assist with cash/credit card ticket sales; Will Call tickets, last shift assists with tear down of front gate area)
Back Gate Ticket Sales 
(On Event Day -Assist with cash/credit card ticket sales; Will Call tickets, last shift assists with tear down of back gate area)
Beer Garden - East 
(On Event Day - Serve beer to patrons; collect beverage tickets, serve product; last shift cleans up beer garden area)
Beer Garden - West (near back admission gate) 
(On Event Day - Serve beer to patrons; collect beverage tickets, serve product; last shift cleans up beer garden area)
Wine Sales
(On Event Day - Serve wine to patrons; collect beverage tickets, serve product; last shift cleans up wine booth area)
Beverage Ticket Sales - East
(On Event Day - Check ID for those 21 yrs and older, sell beverage tickets)
Beverage Ticket Sales - West 
(On Event Day - Check ID for those 21 yrs and older, sell beverage tickets)
Information/Donation Booth
(Answer patron questions; facilitate donations from patrons, last shift - clean up Info/Donation booth area)
Event Merchandise Store
(On Event Day - Sell event merchandise - t-shirts, hats, aprons, etc)
Voting Booth
(On Event Day - Set up booth and voting tubes, hang Vote Here signage, assist patrons with properly selecting their ballot choices; last shift to help cleanup Voting Booth)
Tear Down/Clean-Up Crew ~ Saturday & Sunday
(General event clean-up, stockpiling tables, taking down sign/banners, collecting tents, etc.  Some heavy lifting, but other tasks are not)

Volunteer Release & Waiver

By electronically signing below, you hereby agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. The Big Chili Inc., Evergreen Park & Recreation District, and Current Events LLC are not responsible for damage or loss of any and all volunteer property.
  2. Volunteer agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Big Chili, Inc., Evergreen Park & Recreation District, Current Events LLC and any of their directors, officers, members, agents volunteers, exhibitors or the owners of any festival related property from and against any and all liabilities, costs, damages, expenses and attorney’s fee resulting from or attributable to any and all acts and/or omissions of volunteer participant.
  3. Your electronic signature below indicate you have read this form in its entirety and will honor the guidelines on this form.
YOU MUST CLICK SUBMIT FOR YOUR VOLUNTEER FORM TO BE SUBMITTED TO VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS!