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Alberta Pork Lounge – Volunteers Needed for Edmonton Craft Beer Festival and Calgary International Beerfest
The Alberta Pork Lounge is a high-energy, social space at Edmonton Craft Beer Festival and Calgary International Beerfest designed to connect with Gen Z and Millennial festival-goers. It’s where great beer meets great food — and where we spark curiosity about pork. Our goal is to inspire people to: - Try new and unexpected pork dishes - Choose pork when shopping at butcher shops and grocery stores - Feel confident cooking pork at home Volunteers help bring this experience to life by creating a welcoming, fun, and engaging atmosphere. Volunteers work in pairs during clearly defined shifts and help ensure the Alberta Pork Lounge runs smoothly. Responsibilities include: - Welcoming guests into the lounge and booth area - Creating a friendly, upbeat vibe that invites people to stop and engage - Helping manage prize giveaways and sharing cool swag items with guests - Handing out recipe cards and informative materials about pork - Answering basic questions about pork and the lounge experience - Helping keep the space clean, organized, and inviting - Supporting Alberta Pork staff with light tasks as needed No previous experience is required — just a positive attitude and comfort engaging with festival guests! To ensure a great experience for everyone, volunteers must: - Be 18+ (Beerfest requirement) - Commit to their scheduled shift time - Arrive on time and check in with Alberta Pork staff - Wear provided Alberta Pork apparel during the shift - Be respectful, responsible, and enthusiastic ambassadors for Alberta Pork Volunteers are scheduled in 2–3 hour paired shifts aligned with each Beerfest session. Final shift assignments will be confirmed closer to each event. Edmonton Craft Beer Festival Dates: March 6 & 7, 2026 Location: Edmonton Expo Centre Session Hours: Friday Evening: 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Saturday Afternoon: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday Evening: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Calgary International Beerfest Dates: May 1 & 2, 2026 Location: BMO Centre, Stampede Park Session Hours: Friday Evening: 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Saturday Afternoon: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday Evening: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Once your volunteer shift is complete, you’re free to enjoy the Beerfest using your vendor food/drink tickets.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
We believe volunteering should be rewarding and fun. As a thank-you for your time, volunteers receive: - Pick Pork t-shirt - Think Pink ball cap - Pink sunglasses - Vendor food/drink tickets — so you can enjoy the Beerfest after your shift
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