We hope you’ve heard the big news that Twin Cities Veg Fest has been scheduled for Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30, 2016. Save the dates!

The festival will be two days this year, so we’ll need that much more volunteer support. For now, we’re focusing on assembling our planning committee.

So far, we’ve got three new members who have signed up to join this year’s team of festival organizers: Paula Huerkamp, Shelby Schouweiler, and Ruth Sorensen-Prokosch. We need just a few more volunteers to make this committee complete. Could you be one of them?

We’re looking for committee members who are dedicated, enthusiastic, and responsible. Helping to plan Twin Cities Veg Fest is a big job, but the rewards are many. Most of all, you get to collaborate with a fun group of people and get the satisfaction of knowing you’ve been a part of the success of this extraordinary festival. If you’re interested in being a part of the team, contact Unny at unny@exploreveg.org.

Best wishes,

Justin Leaf, Communications & Events Coordinator

Volunteer Opportunities

Special Events for Volunteers

• Strategic Planning Session
  • Sunday, June 5, 10am – 4pm at the CAA Community Space
  • Join the staff and board for a day of sessions aimed at creating a new strategic plan that will help direct our work going forward.
  • Come for all or part of the day and share your ideas.
  • A vegan lunch will be served at noon.
  • RSVP on the Facebook event page or email Laura Gisler at laura.gisler@exploreveg.org.

Upcoming Events in Need of Volunteers

• June Potluck: Vegan Summer Solstice Celebration
  • Monday, June 20, 6:30 – 8:30pm at the CAA Community Space
  • Volunteer positions available:
    • Setup and Greeting. Help prepare the space and welcome attendees as they arrive. 6:00 – 7:30pm
    • Cleanup. Once the potluck begins to wind down, help with washing dishes and cleaning up the space. 7:30 – 9:00pm
  • To sign up, contact Justin Leaf at justin@exploreveg.org.
• Pay-Per-View at the Pride Festival
  • Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 9:30am – 6:30pm at Loring Park in Minneapolis
  • Help us with tabling at the Twin Cities Pride Festival. We’ll be paying people one dollar to watch a five-minute video about factory farming.
  • To sign up for a volunteer shift, contact Hayley McCormack at hayley.mccormack@exploreveg.org.

Featured Ongoing Volunteer Positions

• Twin Cities Veg Fest Planning Committee
  • Twin Cities Veg Fest is a two-day event focused on vegan food and outreach. The goal is to attract at least 3,000 people during the course of the day. The event consists of several different components, including exhibitors, speakers, and entertainment.
  • The planning committee is comprised of dedicated individuals who are responsible for specific tasks related to the festival.
  • Current available positions include Media Outreach Coordinator, Advertising Coordinator, CAA Tables Coordinator, Venue Liasion, and Campus Outreach Coordinator.
  • Learn more about the various committee roles here and contact Unny at unny@exploreveg.org if you’re interested in getting involved.

For a complete list of CAA volunteer opportunities, visit the volunteer page on our website.