Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of Mower County

Be part of the inaugural Downtown Dish Festival, a brand new community celebration highlighting the flavors, creativity, and spirit of Austin! This free, family friendly downtown block party will bring together local food, entertainment, and community engagement in the heart of downtown Austin.

Volunteers are needed to help prepare the festival grounds before guests arrive. This is a great opportunity to support a new community event while earning volunteer hours and making a positive impact.

Volunteer Responsibilities:
• Move picnic tables and garbage cans throughout the festival area
• Assist vendors with unloading and setting up booths
• Help prepare event spaces and activity areas
• Perform other general set up tasks as needed

Location Note: : The event is happening on Main Street in Austin (rain site TBD). Meeting location would be outside the SPAM museum, near the Main Stage that will be set up on the event day.  

Contact Information: nick@austindca.org |  (630) 205-5764

Be part of the inaugural Downtown Dish Festival, a brand new community celebration highlighting the flavors, creativity, and spirit of Austin! This free, family friendly downtown block party will bring together local food, entertainment, and community engagement in the heart of downtown Austin.

Volunteers will: Help wrap up the inaugural Downtown Dish Festival by assisting with event teardown and cleanup. Volunteers will help restore the downtown area following the event and ensure vendors and event staff can efficiently pack up.

• Move picnic tables and garbage cans to designated pickup locations
• Assist vendors with loading out equipment and supplies
• Perform general event site cleanup
• Help collect and organize event materials and equipment
• Assist with other teardown duties as needed

Location Note: : The event is happening on Main Street in Austin (rain site TBD). Meeting location would be outside the SPAM museum, near the Main Stage that will be set up on the event day.  

Contact Information: nick@austindca.org |  (630) 205-5764

Be part of the inaugural Downtown Dish Festival, a brand new community celebration highlighting the flavors, creativity, and spirit of Austin! This free, family friendly downtown block party will bring together local food, entertainment, and community engagement in the heart of downtown Austin.

Volunteers will: Help ensure the Downtown Dish Festival runs smoothly by supporting event operations throughout the day. Volunteers will assist with vendor and performer needs, help maintain the event space, and provide general support to event staff.

• Monitor garbage and recycling stations throughout the festival area
• Assist bands and performers with loading equipment in and out
• Check in with vendors to identify and address any needs or concerns
• Help keep event spaces clean and organized
• Perform other event support duties as needed

Location Note: : The event is happening on Main Street in Austin (rain site TBD). Meeting location would be outside the SPAM museum, near the Main Stage that will be set up on the event day.  

Contact Information: nick@austindca.org |  (630) 205-5764