VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
BE A PART OF MAKING BALLARD’S BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR A SUCCESS!
SeafoodFest has a strong tradition of attracting enthusiastic volunteers from all over the community and beyond! Good-hearted people commit their time and energy to help make SeafoodFest one of Seattle’s most popular and well-run summer events annually. We couldn’t pull the event off without the helping hands of our neighbors and friends.
If you’re looking for a great way to make a difference, and meet other friendly, Ballard-loving people, join our crew as a Deck Hand (aka volunteer)! Every volunteer shift comes with a free salmon BBQ dinner, and your hours count towards community service requirements.
Interested in volunteering at this year’s Ballard SeafoodFest? Email our volunteer coordinator Wren Wilson to be added to our outreach list. Shift sign-up form will be available Spring 2025.
- BEER GARDEN -
Help us in the beer garden as Beertenders, VIP Area Bartenders, VIP Area Greeters or with Token Sales. We need individuals who are 21+ and are comfortable interacting with customers while working in a fun and fast-paced environment.
Possible shifts include:
4:45 pm – 7:30 pm
7:15pm – 10:15 pm
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- BARRICADE RANGERS -
Help protect our festivalgoers, staff, and volunteers by overseeing the festival barricades. Drivers occasionally attempt to navigate around the perimeter barricades and enter the restricted area of the festival. Your role will involve directing vehicles away from the barricades and guiding them to the appropriate streets.
Possible shifts include:
8 am – 12 pm
12 pm - 4 pm
4 pm - 8 pm
8 pm - 11:59 pm
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- SALMON BBQ SET UP -
Help set up the Salmon BBQ, a vital element in SeafoodFest tradition, in preparation for a Saturday opening.
Possible shifts include:
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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- SET-UP BOOTH CHALKERS -
Help chalk vendor booth locations. You will be using spray chalk and a rolling wheel measuring tool (we call it Wheelie Mammoth) to mark the locations of all the vendor booths on the pavement. This role requires walking, bending over, and lifting objects weighing around 10 pounds. Please wear clothes and shoes that can get washable temporary paint on them (it washes off).
Possible shifts include:
10:00 pm – 11:59 pm
FRIDAY, JULY 11
SATURDAY, JULY 12
SALMON BBQ
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Help with the Salmon BBQ of Seafoodfest as a Salmon Portioner, Slaw Server, Plater Finisher, or Water Zombie! Work together to continue the SeafoodFest tradition of providing yummy Salmon to festival-goers.
Possible shifts include:
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
1:45 pm – 5:45 pm
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
BEER GARDEN
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Help us in the beer garden as Beertenders, VIP Area Bartenders, VIP Area Greeters or with Token Sales. We need individuals who are 21+ and are comfortable interacting with customers while working in a fun and fast-paced environment.
Possible shifts include:
11:45 am – 3:45 pm
3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
7:15 pm – 10:15 pm
INFO BOOTH
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Help us set up the info booth for the event and serve as an event concierge on Saturday! Sell merchandise, tokens for the salmon BBQ, and ice tickets for vendors. Provide vendors and event-goers with information about the festival.
Possible shifts include:
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
11:15 pm – 2:45 pm
2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
5:45 pm – 9:00 pm
KIDS AREA
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Help us in the Kids Area by assisting with activity tables and liaising with vendor/participant tents!
Possible shifts include:
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
BARRICADE RANGERS
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Help protect our festival-goers, staff, and volunteers by overseeing the festival barricades. Drivers occasionally attempt to navigate around the perimeter barricades and enter the restricted area of the festival. Your role will involve directing vehicles away from the barricades and guiding them to the appropriate streets.
Possible shifts include:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
8:00 pm - 11:59 pm
VENDOR LOAD IN
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Assist with traffic control for vendors who are loading into their spaces and setting up their booths for the festival. Volunteers must be able to stand/walk/jog for the whole shift. Giving clear and firm directions is a must.
Possible shifts include:
5:30 am – 9:30 am