Volunteer with the YPSI Food Festival!
Date: Friday, August 15, 2026
Event Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: University Bank Commerce Center, 301 W Michigan Ave
Help us make Ypsi Food Festival a success! This fun family event will feature 30+ Food Tucks and artisan food vendors, music, and family-friendly activities.
Volunteer Shifts:
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9:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Set-Up Crew)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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11:45 PM – 2:00 PM
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1:45 PM – 4:00 PM
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3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
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5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
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7:15 PM – 9:30 PM (Tear-Down)
Available Roles (you may be asked to help with any of the following):
Games & Activities Team
Encourage festival-goers to join in fun yard games, reset and tidy play areas, and maintain a family-friendly vibe.
Event Clean-Up Team
Walk the grounds, check trash bins, and help keep the space clean, welcoming, and safe for all guests.
Kids Zone Team
Serve and Children activities area leading area crafts and creating a safe and fun enviorments for children and their families to enjoy.
Set-Up & Tear-Down Team
Assist with tables, chairs, signage, vendor help, and general logistics before and after the event.
Vendor & DJ Care Team
Check on vendors and the DJ, offer water/snacks, relay needs to staff, and keep morale high.
Restroom Attendant Team
Monitor and restock porta potties and restrooms, wipe surfaces, and ensure a clean, comfortable experience.
Break Area Attendant Team
Maintain a tidy volunteer/vendor break space with water, snacks, and basic supplies.
Raffle Ticket Seller Team
Sell tickets, promote raffle prizes, handle cash, and help raise funds for local programming.
Info Booth & Guest Support Team
Greet guests, give directions, share maps/flyers, and help with lost & found or general questions.
You’re a Great Fit If You:
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Enjoy being outdoors and working with people
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Want to help make a fun community event run smoothly
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Can walk, stand, or stay alert for your shift
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Are dependable, upbeat, and flexible
Support Provided:
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Orientation at the start of each shift
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All supplies and equipment provided
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On-site staff available for support
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Water and light snacks offered
Sign Up Now to Help Make the Magic Happen!
Whether you're welcoming guests, selling raffle tickets, or making sure bathrooms stay stocked, your support keeps the YPSI Food Festival joyful, clean, and fun for everyone.
*The first 40 Volunteers that sign up to work 2 shifts will receive a free food ticket to support our food vendors!*
