Carolina BalloonFest VOLUNTEERS

Sign up TODAY and become a member of the Carolina BalloonFest team of awesome volunteers! This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, school, civic and church groups to volunteer time for a truly fun event that benefits two outstanding local community organizations, Dove House and Gordon Hospice House.

Complete our online VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM below.

Opportunities & Benefits
Volunteers are needed on the teams described below. Volunteers should plan on being available for the entire shift and should wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Each volunteer will receive an official Carolina BalloonFest Volunteer T-shirt that must be worn "on duty." Each volunteer will also receive free admission to BalloonFest and the satisfaction of knowing you are part of a team that is committed to providing a fun, memorable experience for visitors near and far.

Volunteers may choose the days and shifts they would like to work. Volunteer assignments are made on a first come, first served basis so please complete your application early. You will receive your assignment confirmation from Carolina BalloonFest by phone or email. Volunteers who want to work together should indicate with whom in the comments section of the form.

There will be a volunteer orientation meeting where volunteers can receive their T-shirt and entrance pass, time and place to be announced.

Teams
Please join the fun and festivities as a team member by volunteering for a 4-hour shift in one or more of the following areas. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. Wine and beer tent volunteers must be 21.

Kids Fun Zone
Kids love the inflatable rides and games at BalloonFest and as a volunteer you will see that they have a safe and fun time. You'll work in pairs at each ride. You'll see the world again through kids' eyes!

Site Support
If hands-on activity is your thing, this team has plenty of it! Site support is an area where the festival always needs help. If you sign up for a shift before or after official festival hours, duties will include helping with festival setup, transportation caravans, ice deliveries to vendors and breaking down after the event. If you sign up during festival hours, duties will include helping deliver water to volunteers, deliver ice to vendors, assist in the balloon pilot tent during breakfast and lunch and provide whatever support is needed wherever on the festival grounds.

Wine Festival Team
Some of North Carolina’s best wineries will be on-site to provide tasting and wine sales. This team will support the festival by providing ID checks, selling wine glasses and giving support to the wineries.

ALE Training Dates

Beer Tent
Help support by providing ID checks and selling beer. Volunteers will be expected to handle cash transactions and keep a running tally of sales. There will be a safe and accountabale system for tracking and recording of money and beverage sold.

Hospitality
Help us provide friendly Southern Hospitality for festival-goers, volunteers, hot air balloon pilots and their crew. If you like being of service with a smile, this is the team for you. You will answer questions, help folks find their way or assist other volunteers. Duties may include checking-in volunteers, directing them to their assigned site, assisting in the balloon pilot tent, running errands on the festival grounds, supporting other volunteers by filling in during a bathroom break or even taking a volunteer post on another team if someone doesn't show up. Whatever the need, the hospitality team is ready to serve. Flexibility and a willingness to help are the hallmarks of fine hospitality.

Admission and Ticket Sales

If you have adult experience in banking or retail, can handle crowded lines with aplomb, take in money and make correct change in record time, then this team is for you. Volunteers will be expected to handle cash transactions, make correct change, provide service with a smile and keep the lines moving fast. There will be a safe and accountable system for tracking and recording cash and tickets.