Hometown Turkey Takeover- Traffic Marshall

Description

Building on the incredible success of the inaugural 2024 Hometown Turkey Takeover, Hormel Foods is proud to continue its tradition of giving back to the Austin community. This year’s drive-thru turkey distribution event will provide local households with a generous gift of two JENNIE-O® Tender & Juicy Turkey Breasts, totaling approximately 10 pounds of product per household, in partnership with local organizations.

In total, up to 7,000 turkey breasts will be distributed directly to families in Austin. Additionally, 3,000 turkey breasts will be donated to food shelves across Mower County, bringing the one-day donation total to 10,000.

Task: This volunteer opportunity is to set up traffic routes and direct traffic within the fairgrounds, as well as open and break down turkey boxes.

Remind Requirement: As part of your registration, please use this link to sign up for Remind: remind.com/join/takeover25 This will ensure you receive important messages and reminders about your volunteer assignment leading up to the event and on the day it takes place.

Special Note: You must be 18 or older to serve as a Traffic Marshal for the 6–8 a.m. shift.  For all other shifts, volunteers may be 14 or older.

Physical Requirements:

  • This volunteer opportunity involves frequent stooping, bending, and squatting, as well as standing for long periods (up to 2 hours).Please note that this is an outdoor event, so dress appropriately for the weather. Beanie hats and freezer gloves will be provided.  
  • If you have any mobility concerns or limitations, please inform us immediately so we can accommodate your needs appropriately.

Multiple Shifts Available

Details

Get Connected Icon 14 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: The event will be postponed to Saturday, November 22rd, at the same timeframe, and volunteers will be notified via email.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Must be 18+ for the 6am-8am shift
Get Connected Icon For all other Traffic Marshall shifts, volunteers may be 14 or older.

Location

Get Connected Icon 700 12th St SW
Austin, MN  55912

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Register
Sat Nov 15, 2025 @ 6:00am
to 8:00am
2.00 hours 4 of 4
Sat Nov 15, 2025 @ 8:00am
to 10:45am
2.75 hours 14 of 15
Sat Nov 15, 2025 @ 10:30am
to 12:45pm
2.25 hours 13 of 15
Sat Nov 15, 2025 @ 12:30pm
to 2:45pm
2.25 hours 15 of 15
Sat Nov 15, 2025 @ 2:30pm
to 4:00pm
1.50 hours 15 of 15