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Volunteer

Volunteering at the Wine & Food Week is a great way to spend an evening with your friends and neighbors while supporting local charities. We would love to have your help. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available and we want you to have as much fun volunteering as we do!

Volunteer Registration
We want friendly, fun loving and dedicated volunteers! Sign-up early and invite your friends to volunteer as well! A confirmation will be sent once your registration has been received. Please note, completing the volunteer application does not ensure your participation.

Minimum Age Requirements
Volunteers must be 21 years of age to pour wine or beer samples. For those volunteers that are not yet 21 (but 18 or older) we do have other event volunteer opportunities during the event.

Check-In
The location of the volunteer check-in area will be identified closer to the event. Please allow adequate time to allow for traffic, parking (to be discussed at a later time) and check-in.

On-Duty Rules
Volunteers may not (under any circumstances) over-indulge. Overindulgence on-site (or the appearance or suggestion of overindulgence) will result in immediate removal from the event.

Attire
For this event, please come dressed in attire you do not mind getting dirty and be sure to wear comfortable, close toe shoes to protect your feet.

Attendance
We are counting on you! If your schedule changes, please contact us immediately.

Arrival & Breaks
Please allow adequate time to allow for traffic, parking (to be discussed at a later time) and check-in. Arrive at check-in at your scheduled shift time. Your breaks will be coordinated by your Volunteer Coordinator.

Pouring Volunteer

Pour wine or beer samples one of great Wine & Food Week events!

Event Preparation

Help set-up the day before the event. Put up signage, organize event items, prepare beverage and restaurant table tubs.

Set-up Volunteer

Help set-up for the event. Decorate, move tables, set-up wine tables, set-up restaurant tables and help exhibitors load into the event.

Tear-down Volunteer

Help take everything down after the event. Remove decorations, move tables, and help exhibitors load into their vehicles.

Guest
Check-in

Help check-in event ticket holders. Scan tickets, manage the lines, check IDs, wristband guests and pass out glasses.

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Volunteer Opportunities I'm Interested In:*

Platinum Wine Vault (Friday, September 20)

H-E-B Wine Walk (Thursday, October 17)

Platinum Wine Vault Time Slots*

Set-up Volunteer (June 7 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm)

Event Greeter (June 7 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm)

Volunteer Pourer (June 7 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm)

Pack-up Volunteer (June 7 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm)

(you may select multiple)

H-E-B Wine Walk Time Slots*

Set-up Volunteer (Oct 17 • 11:00am - 1:00pm)

Set-up Volunteer (June 8 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm)

Set-up Volunteer (June 8 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm)

Event Greeter (June 8 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm)

Check-in Volunteer (June 8 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm)

Volunteer Pourer (June 8 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm)

VIP Volunteer Pourer* (June 8 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm)

Pack-up Volunteer (June 8 • 8:30pm - 12:00am)

(you may select multiple)

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VIP Section Must have considerable wine knowledge.

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I acknowledge the Wine & Food Week's Volunteer Code of Conduct

Wine & Food Week Volunteer Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct is designed to provide all Wine & Food Week (WFW) volunteers with a set of principles and expectations for appropriate conduct and behavior.

All volunteers shall abide by and conform to these professional standards:

• Volunteers shall act honestly and ethically while performing volunteer duties.

• Volunteers shall treat all WFW employees, volunteers, and community members with respect, courtesy, and dignity.

• Volunteers shall not discriminate and shall be respectful of ethnic, national, and cultural differences.

• Volunteers shall not harass, bully, or mistreat staff or other volunteers.

• Volunteers shall obey all applicable local, state, and federal laws, while acting on behalf of WFW, including all laws and regulations that govern appropriate conduct in the workplace.

• Volunteers shall deter wrongdoing and ensure accountability for adherence to the Code of Conduct.

• Volunteers shall report violations or suspected violations of the Code of Conduct. Violations should be reported to the assigned staff partner, their volunteer coordinator, or devynw@foodandvinetime.com

•Volunteers shall seek assistance if they have questions about any volunteer guidelines, including the Code of Conduct. If a staff member or volunteer has any questions or concerns about the code of conduct or wishes to file a formal complaint, they may contact devynw@foodandvinetime.com

Adherence to Policies
Our policies, procedures, and guidelines are updated regularly as new situations emerge. Both volunteers and staff are expected to comply with WFW policies including those described in this document. Failure to comply may be grounds for disqualification and/or removal.

Attendance and Punctuality
WFW requests volunteers and staff be reliable and punctual in reporting for scheduled volunteer activities. While WFW will attempt to be flexible in all cases, volunteers are expected to notify a staff member if they will be absent or late, so arrangements can be made for handling their responsibilities.

Bullying
Bullying may rise to the level of harassment and is therefore prohibited. Bullying is defined as unwelcome or unreasonable behavior that demeans, intimidates, or humiliates people, either as individuals or as a group. Bullying behavior is often persistent and part of a pattern, but it can also occur as a single incident. Some examples of bullying behavior include but are not limited to: abusive and offensive language, insults, teasing, and spreading rumors. It can also include a manipulation of the work environment or psychological manipulation.

Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco use
Business-related activities must be conducted free from the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs. During business functions where alcohol is served, volunteers and employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Volunteers may be permitted – at the discretion of WFW – to engage in wine tasting as part of our usual event programming, and are expected to behave in responsibly, professionally, and in accordance with the WFW Code of Conduct

Texas Law and TABC Requirements
A. Wine and Food Week shall adhere to all relevant Texas laws regarding alcohol service and TABC requirements.

B. All volunteers assigned to work roles where job duties include serving and pouring alcohol will be required to provide proof of TABC certification.

Work Policy
A. WFW Volunteers who require prescription drugs which impair their ability to work should alert WFW Volunteer Coordinator to their required absences and not report to work.

B. Misuse of alcohol, use of illegal drugs, or controlled substances is prohibited. The following are strictly prohibited by WFW.

1. Possession, use, or being under the influence of an illegal drug or controlled substance while on the job.

2. Unauthorized possession, unauthorized use of alcohol, being intoxicated by alcohol while on the job. Intoxication shall have the meaning ascribed by the Texas Penal Code.

3. Driving a WFW vehicle or your own vehicle for a WFW related purpose while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal drug or controlled substance.

4. Distribution, sale or purchase of, or offer to sell or purchase an illegal drug or controlled substance while on the job.

C. Violation of the above rules and standards of conduct will not be tolerated and will be grounds for dismissal from your work assignments and removal from the WFW Volunteer Roster. Dependent on the severity of the infraction WFW may also bring the matter to the attention of appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Minors and ID Verification
A. WFW does not serve anyone under the age of 21 (even if accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or spouse although this is allowed under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. WFW has the right to deny service to anyone)

B. WFW verifies age through the event registration process. Notwithstanding, volunteers who suspect underage patrons should alert WFW staff.

Event Attendees
A. All event attendees are expected to follow all local, state, and national laws relating to the consumption of alcohol.

B. WFW staff and event staff do not serve intoxicated patrons.

C. If volunteer staff is concerned that someone appears to be intoxicated, staff must not serve any alcohol to them and alert WFW staff to make the final determination.

Incident Log
A. If there is an incident where a WFW staff member is involved with an intoxicated individual that was told they would not be served; a situation where it was suspected an individual was using a fake, borrowed, or stolen ID; a situation where individuals were informed they would have to stop intoxicated behavior; or anything else of a substantial nature there will be a log entry made by the appropriate WFW Staff.

B. The log entry should include a description of the incident, the WFW Staff person, ate, time, any witnesses (other WFW Staff or volunteers), name of patron if known and steps taken.

Good Stewardship
Serving in a volunteer position requires good judgment and management of reasonable risks. All volunteers will be given a general orientation and a specific training to understand and manage the risks in carrying out their specific jobs. Volunteers will be required to comply with company policy and to conduct business at the direction of WFW and within the scope of their duties as a volunteer. This will help minimize the risk of liability to WFW and reduce the risk of injury (physical or economic) to the volunteer and the people the volunteer associates with or tries to help.

WFW indemnifies its volunteers against liability incurred while performing their volunteer duties conducted at the request of WFW. WFW purchases and maintains insurance policies, wherein volunteers are additional insureds, to provide the financial ability to fully indemnify, defend and settle any claims of liability.

Term of disqualification and/or removal
WFW is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for both staff and volunteers.

Volunteers who do not comply with the Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action, including and up to disqualification and/or removal.