Tampa Volunteers

Get a behind-the-scenes look and help us launch the 34th Annual Gourmet Feastival! This annual fundraiser enables The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women to serve more than 3,000 community members in need each year. We need a high-energy powerhouse crew to help us transform the venue.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Unloading the rental truck and unpacking supplies.
• Setting up vendor booths, hanging signage, and placing tablecloths.
• Organizing and displaying over 100 items in the Silent Auction area.
• Distributing paper goods and materials to food and beverage stations.

What You Need to Know:

• Physical Requirement: This shift requires active physical labor, lifting, and moving items.
• Dress Code: Casual and comfortable. Closed-toe shoes are required.
• Perks: To thank you for your hard work, every setup volunteer receives a complimentary admission ticket (Value: $75) to attend the main Feastival event on Thursday, July 30!
• Important: All volunteers must be 21 or older. There is no secure storage for personal items or purses, so please pack light.

It’s event day! Help us cross the finish line before the guests arrive for the 34th Annual Gourmet Feastival, benefiting The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. We need a detailed, efficient crew to finalize the venue setup.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Completing the setup of restaurant and beverage vendor booths.
• Setting up the ticket management, registration, and volunteer check-in tables.
• Finalizing the layout, display signs, and organization of the Silent Auction area.
• Distributing final paper products, glasses, and tasting trays.

What You Need to Know:

• Schedule Note: At 2:00 PM, all morning volunteers must exit the venue while the silent auction is locked down. You will not be allowed to stay inside the venue between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
• Perks: You will receive a complimentary admission ticket at check-in. You are invited to come back to Higgins Hall to enjoy the full Feastival for free when doors open to the general public at 6:00 PM!
• Dress Code: Comfortable clothes for setup. A staging area is available if you wish to bring a change of business-casual clothes for the evening event.
• Important: All volunteers must be 21 or older. No secure storage is available for purses or valuables.

Be the face of the Feastival! This crucial shift bridges the gap between prep and showtime for the 34th Annual Gourmet Feastival, benefiting The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. You will support our incoming local food and beverage purveyors as they prepare for doors to open.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Greeting and checking in incoming restaurant and beverage vendors at the back loading doors.
• Guiding vendors to their assigned booths and ensuring they have necessary supplies (ice, paper products, tablecloths).
• Setting up the exclusive VIP room before the 5:00 PM VIP opening.
• Answering vendor questions and maintaining cleanliness in the vendor areas.

What You Need to Know:

• Dress Code: Business casual (a fun 70's twist is highly encouraged!). Comfortable shoes are a must. No jeans, t-shirts, or flip-flops. You will wear a volunteer lanyard during your shift.
• Perks: You will receive a complimentary ticket to the event. You are welcome to arrive early to enjoy the festival before your shift, or stay to enjoy it after your shift ends at 7:00 PM. No eating or drinking is permitted during your working shift.
• Important: All volunteers must be 21 or older. There is no secure storage for purses or personal items.

Experience the main event and help us close out the tastiest night of the year! We need a reliable, proactive evening crew to manage operations during the peak hours of the 34th Annual Gourmet Feastival and assist with final breakdown. All proceeds benefit The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women.

Volunteer Responsibilities (Assignments given at check-in):

• Greeters: Welcome guests, verify tickets/lanyards, hand out programs, and direct traffic.
• Silent Auction Attendants: Monitor bidding sheets, answer questions, and help deliver items to winners when the auction closes at 8:00 PM.
• Restaurant Attendants: Check on vendor booths, restock paper supplies, and maintain area cleanliness.
• Breakdown Crew (Starts at 8:30 PM): Assist vendors in loading their vehicles, pack up remaining event supplies, and load the rental truck.

What You Need to Know:

• Perks & Timing: The event ends at 8:30 PM, followed by mandatory breakdown until 10:00 PM. Because you are working the end of the night, you are invited to arrive early at 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM to eat, drink, and enjoy the festival for free using your complimentary volunteer ticket before your shift starts!
• Dress Code: Business casual (70's twist encouraged). Comfortable walking shoes are required. No jeans, t-shirts, or flip-flops.
• Important: All volunteers must be 21 or older. No secure storage is available for personal items. No eating or drinking is allowed while on duty.