Please note: Applications for the 2011 GABF are only being accepted for PAST volunteers. NEW volunteers may complete the application to be added to the database for the 2012 GABF. Completing the volunteer application does NOT ensure your participation as a volunteer at the 2011 GABF. A final confirmation will be sent to those who are selected to participate. Volunteer positions are very close to being full.

Brew Crew

Assist brewers in serving one ounce beer samples to patrons. A high level of professionalism is required, and a knowledge of beers being served is welcomed.

Merchandising

Sales, stocking and inventory. Sales experience welcome.

Volunteer Coordination

Assist with volunteer check-in, check-out and distribution of volunteers throughout the entire venue.

Designated Driver & Information Booth

DD Volunteers will pour non-alcoholic beer and help to maintain the DD Lounge within the Exhibit Hall. Information Booth Volunteers will distribute the program guides and answer questions for our guests.

Support Your Local Brewers State Guild Pavilion

Assist Guilds and American Cheese Society as needed: pouring beer, prep and serving cheese, filling water pitchers, keeping area neat.

Beer & Food Pavilion

Pour beer and distribute food to participants, prep beer & food, cleaning and general assistance.

Brewers Studio Pavilion

Pour beer, prep beer, cleaning and general assistance.

Back to the Future

Pour beer, monitor entrance and exit.

Farm to Table Pavilion

Distribute glassware, greeter, assist with bussing, cleaning, etc.

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Green Team

Green Team (Sustainability) volunteers will be responsible for educating attendees about how to ‘put waste in its place’. Volunteers will be positioned at each waste recovery station to ensure attendees are placing all compostable and recyclable materials in the correct bins. Green Team volunteers will receive training from Zero-Hero prior to their shift. Please note: no sampling or tasting of beer is allowed while working on this team.

Greeters

Greeters will wear “Ask Me” buttons and will answer guest questions before the doors open and after the event opens. They will offer program guides to guests waiting in line. These volunteers MUST be outgoing, cheerful, talkative, extroverted and knowledgeable about the event (this information will be offered prior to event dates). Please note: these volunteers will be allowed access into the event when their shift is over OR be provided a comp ticket for another time.

Keg/Ice Runners

Keg and Ice Runners will be assigned to one island and will move kegs and ice to and from the loading dock. These volunteers must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and will be on their feet most of the shift. Please note: no sampling or tasting of beer is allowed while working on this team.

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Safety Team

Safety team volunteers are on hand as a presence rather than as a force. Maintained within Colorado Convention Center and perimeter areas, Safety Team volunteers work with the Denver Police Department and a professional security company. They are the eyes and ears that help to keep the event safe. Please note: no sampling or tasting of beer is allowed while working on this team.

Front Area/Lobby

Greeting patrons and assisting entrance into the hall; taking tickets; issuing and checking wristbands; providing information. Volunteers will also assist with directing patrons out of the Colorado Convention Center at the end of the shift. Please note: no sampling or tasting of beer is allowed while working on this team.

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Set-up and Tear-Down

All skill levels welcome! Includes both production and merchandise assistance. Hall set-up will begin on Tuesday, September 27. Tear-down will take place on Sunday, October 2.