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Oktoberfest Volunteer Opportunities

Get involved with MWR's largest annual special event from October 3 - 6, 2024! Individuals 18 years and older may volunteer at the Oktoberfest. Various dates, times and positions are available. 

Please note: All volunteers and staff are subject to change of position based on event support needs and requirements.

Work Schedules


Thursday, October 3

5 - 10 p.m.

  • Beer Pourer
  • Beer Server
  • Patron Entrance
  • Golf Cart Driver
  • Breaks/Runner

 

Friday, October 4

3 - 11 p.m.

  • Beer Pourer
  • Beer Server
  • Patron Entrance
  • Golf Cart Driver
  • Breaks/Runner

 

Saturday, October 5

11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Early shift)

  • Beer Pourer
  • Beer Server
  • Patron Entrance
  • Golf Cart Driver
  • Breaks/Runner

5:30 - 11 p.m. (Late shift)

  • Beer Pourer
  • Beer Server
  • Patron Entrance
  • Golf Cart Driver
  • Breaks/Runner

 

Sunday, October 6

11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

  • Beer Pourer
  • Beer Server
  • Patron Entrance
  • Golf Cart Driver
  • Breaks/Runner

 


Volunteer Position Descriptions

Beer Pourer Lead

Responsible for pouring beer and wine at the beer station and/or taking tickets and serving the beer or wine. Ensures all pourers are abiding by the rules, to include taking and tearing tickets. Lastly, responsible for telling beer company about any kegs that need to be changed or if there is a shortage of supplies (cups, wine, etc). 

Beer Pourer

Responsible for pouring beer and wine at the beer station. Beer pourers will only serve beer from .5 liter cup and pitchers. NO MUGS will be filled directly from the taps under any circumstance. ZERO tolerance on anyone found drinking, tasting, or giving away free beer. 

Beer Server

Responsible for taking beer tickets from patrons, tearing tickets, discarding tickets and serving the customer pre‐filled beer or wine as requested. ZERO tolerance on anyone found drinking, tasting, or giving away free beer.

Beer Cashier (MWR staff with cashier experience only)

Responsible for POS of beer tickets and mug sale transactions. Checks ID cards for age verification as needed. MUST cash in and out with FMB.

Golf Cart Driver 

Responsible for picking up patrons needing support to get to the entrance of the fest site. Must have driver’s license and experience driving a golf cart.

Patron Entrance 

Responsible for manning patron entrance, greeting patrons as they enter, assisting MPs with bag checks, and clicking the counter at designated entrance. Volunteers must be at each entrance NLT 1 hour prior to the opening time of each day.

Carnival Military Appreciation ID Card Check

Responsible for verifying ACTIVE DUTY Military ID cards on Military Appreciation Day only. Will be placed by a carnival booth in front of the line.


Interested in volunteering? 

Please email your request to get your name on the list!

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