Calling All Enthusiasts
Volunteer Opportunties
Volunteer Opportunities Are Now CLOSED.
A BIG THANKS!
We’re busy planning the Suncoast Jazz Festival. Once again, we need your help November 15-20, 2023. Our festivals’ successes are due to your elbow grease, humor, and your dedication. Thank you for all you do!
Volunteer Benefits
All our beloved volunteers receive festival perks.
( 1 ) 3 day General Admission festival ticket
Free parking in the Sand Key Park parking lot with Jolley Trolley shuttle to hotels.
( 2 ) 50% Off festival coupons to give to first time attendees
Jazz-Up Party meet and greet at the Sheraton ballroom where you can
Socialize with other volunteers
Meet your chairperson and receive a briefing outlining your duties
Pick up your schedule
Enjoy light snacks and beverages
‘23 Event Volunteer Registration
Volunteer Opportunities Now Open Through November 1, 2023.
Terms
We ask all volunteers to register online.
Sign up closes November 1, 2023.
All positions require 12 hours of volunteer work in exchange for the 3 day General Admission pass to the festival.
All volunteers must attend the volunteer meeting on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. to meet with the volunteer chairs. Light refreshments will be served.
Must purchase a festival t-short at cost (approx. $10) and wear it during each shift.
Must be able to perform responsibilities for your selected area as indicated.
Event Volunteer Opportunities
Listed below are the volunteer opportunities. Thank you for considering being a part of the festival’s success!
Volunteer Opportunities Are Open. Thank you for your interest.
Chain Gang (6)
PURPOSE: Help load and unload truck with supplies
RESPONSIBILITIES
Be part of a team that moves music, food supplies, lights, etc from original source on November 15-17, 2023 to the hotel and back again on November 20,2023
Be able to help lift from 10-50 pounds
Hospitality Volunteers (30)
PURPOSE: Prep food and serve our Sponsors and Musicians
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that hospitality room is clean
Replenish food and beverage items
Work with hospitality chair to coordinate eating schedules
Offer musicians hospitality, gratitude, and food without hovering
Arrange food on platters
Be able to transport food on trays from kitchen area to hospitality suite
Practice safe food handling
Venue Host Volunteers (60)
PURPOSE: Welcome Guests and host venue entrances.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be able to stand for 4 hours
Serve as usher for performances
Open and close doors at appropriate times
Check badges to ensure that people have purchased the appropriate tickets
Must be strong enough to open and close doors
Clean up papers and cups, etc. after each performance
Ticket Sales Volunteers (15)
PURPOSE: Welcome Guests to the festival plus selling tickets and merchandise.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Use personal iPad or cell (iPhone only) to check-in guests.
Be familiar with ticket options
Provide badges and event programs and information
Know how to use QR codes
Know how to use a credit card machine
Signage/Décor Volunteers (15)
PURPOSE: Decorate venues, change venue signs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Change signs on sponsors for tables for each performance
Insert schedule in frame outside each performance venue
Work with volunteer coordinator to create signs and graphics on a computer
Ability to place signs in a timely manner