Volunteer Participation
Thank you for your decision to volunteer at Rotary GroveFest! We are very happy to be bringing this festival back to Downtown Downers Grove. However, without the help of volunteers like you, we would not be able to hold this event.
We are again using Sign Up Genius to handle the registration process. The site allows you to see all the shifts available, sign up for what you want, and go back and make changes should your schedule change.
Registration Information
Location for mandatory Volunteer training
Lincoln Center
935 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Save the date for our annual volunteer training on Thursday, June 13, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
NOTE: If you are signing up for shifts under a non-profit, please note the organization in the “Non-Profit Name/Comments” field.
Job Descriptions
Rotary GroveFest Setup
Volunteers assist with the set-up of the festival. This may include lifting, assembling, setting up tables and chairs, hanging up signs and other duties as assigned.
Info Booth
Information booth volunteers assist managers with the check-in process of all volunteers. They also answer questions from guests, provide information and help manage lost and found.
Beer Tent and Sponsor Tent
Beer and wine server volunteers pour and/or serve alcoholic drinks. They are responsible for adhering to rules—serve no more than two drinks at a time; serve only individuals over 21 years of age and make sure drinks are not served to people who appear intoxicated.
Ticket Sales
Ticket sales volunteers sell drink tickets to persons over 21 years of age and maintain responsibility for the security of the cash drawer and ticket supply.
Sponsor Tent Table Attendant
Volunteers will make sure the sponsor area is clean and neat at all times. Clearing and wiping down tables.
Sponsor Area Food Ticket Attendant
Volunteers will collect meal tickets from guests in the sponsor area.
ID Check
Volunteers will card patrons and place a “21” wristband on the wrist of guests.
East Gate Monitor
Volunteers will be at the east gate making sure patrons have paid their entrance fee. They will also make sure no alcohol is brought into or taken out of the beer garden.
Gate Entry
Gate entry volunteers are responsible for collecting a fee from people entering the entertainment/beer garden area. They are also responsible for the security of the cash drawer and the wristband supply during their shift.
Click RGF 2024 Job Descriptions to see a complete list of detailed job descriptions.
Questions? Email us: volunteer@rotarygrovefest.com
Or call us at the number at the bottom of this page.