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Volunteer Roles

• Set-Up Stewards (morning only): Be part of the team that brings the festival to life! These volunteers are flexible, energetic, and ready to jump in wherever needed. You’ll help set up tables and chairs, place signs in the right spots, and prepare event activities for the day. At the start of your shift, you’ll check in with your Zone Leader to get your assignment and hit the ground running. If you like being hands-on and making things happen, this is the role for you!

• Parking Control (morning): Be the eyes and ears of the festival first thing in the morning! As a Parking Control volunteer, you’ll make sure reserved spots go to the right vendors and team members, keeping everything running smoothly from the start. If an unapproved vehicle sneaks in, you’ll be our go-to for flagging it so we can take action quickly. It’s a fast-paced, essential role that helps set the stage for a successful day!

• Info. booths, Surveys and Public Engagement Guild: In this role, you'll be at the heart of the action—stationed at our info booths, you'll engage with attendees, gather valuable feedback through a short survey (sweetened with a free gift!), and help create a welcoming, well-organized experience. From assisting with exciting events like the Seafood Throwdown, Chef Demos, Family Fun Zone, and New England Village, to delivering ice to vendors and helping guide foot traffic, you'll be a go-to resource for attendees and vendors alike. This role is perfect for outgoing, helpful volunteers who love being in the middle of it all and making the festival run smoothly from start to finish.

• Zero-waste Heroes: Be a sustainability superstar at the Boston Local Food Festival! As a Zero Waste Hero, you'll play a crucial role in helping us keep the festival green and clean. You’ll guide attendees in properly sorting their waste into compost, recycling, or trash – making a real impact on the environment while keeping the vibes positive and the grounds beautiful. All Zero Waste Heroes will receive training so you’ll know exactly what goes where.

• Tear-Down & Clean-Up Team (evening only): These teams are made of people who are flexible to help wherever needed and ready to get right to work! At the beginning of the shift, you will report to your Zone Leader, who will tell you where to get started. Make sure to spend your $15 voucher at the beginning of your shift because the festival ends at 5:00. At 5:00; you will be responsible for taking down tables and chairs, gathering the signs in your zone, stacking chairs, picking up trash that is left behind, and helping vendors pack up their booths.