Making a difference.....
Volunteers have built Sailfest into the amazing success it is today. Commitment, dedication, experience and participation in the events are the backbone to accomplishing the Sailfest Mission - To help the underprivileged children of Zihua to a brighter future.
Volunteer Roles and Opportunities for
Sailfest 2025 Feb 9 - 23
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this position requires an outgoing, positive person who likes to greet and talk to people to answer questions on all aspects of Sailfest
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information training and materials will be provided prior to Sailfest week to ensure volunteer is knowledgeable on all Sailfest facts
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work three-hour shifts in a satellite location or in the main Sailfest headquarters
Information Desk
Sales Desk
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work three hour shifts 9:00 - 3:00, plus special events
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receive training: - set up or shut down procedures
- sell Sailfest merchandise
- log sales and handle cash
Cruiser Desk & assistance
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receive training on procedures to work shifts at the Cruiser desk, to promote cruises, register and brief guests
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assist on the dock to greet and direct guests to panga for transport
Donations
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numerous canvassers required to gather donations from businesses and artists in Central Zihua, La Madera, La Ropa, Ixtapa, Barra and Playa Blanca
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start in Dec or Jan - finish by 1 Feb so you can enjoy the events
Auctions
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Live Auction 12 Feb 5 -7 PM - starting at noon require volunteers to transport items, set up a display of items, and provide security.
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Require spotters, runners and cashiers during the event
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Silent Auction 20 Feb starts at 2 PM - need volunteers before the event to transport items, set up tables, security during the auction and cashiers
Garage Sale
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everyone can donate items and drop off the morning of the 18th
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sort clothing and other goods for opening at 2 PM
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man tables and advise customers of prices
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cashiers
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pack up at end of day
Chili Cook-off
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most of all need volunteers to enter your "to-die-for-chili"
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volunteers needed the day of event for set up, selling taste tickets, runners, bar attendants and clean up
Set-up
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set out chairs and tables in the afternoon and clean up at end of the event
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Welcome Party, Benefit Concert, Gala Dinner and Chili Cook-off
Bar
Caterer
Walk run
Transport
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help to set up bar and pack up at the end of the evening
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work a shift at the three events on the pier
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prepare food for House Music Events and special cruises
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assist or serve food at the events
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be in positions at water stations throughout the 3 - 5 km event
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starts early in the morning.
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provide a vehicle to move auction and garage sale items to location
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assist with transport to school tour and visits
All Chairperson are volunteers - If you have expertise in events, computer, media liaison, advertising, marketing, graphic arts, website input, or any other specialty and would like to volunteer as a Chairperson, please contact us at
We welcome your participation on our team.