VOLUNTEER
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 2027 Feb 14 - 27
Auctions
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Auctions - although we will not have dedicated live or silent auction days this year, donated items will be showcased at events such as the House Music Events, Beach Party, and Loteria Soiree, giving guests exciting opportunities to bid, win, and help make a difference.
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We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to serve as spotters, runners, and cashiers
Bar
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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 two events on the pier
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
Cruisers
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as much as one would like to help on a sailboat, all cruisers arriving in Zihuatanejo have their own crew and do not require assistance from volunteers
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
Garage Sale
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everyone can donate items and drop off the morning of the 23 rd
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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 the end of day
Information Desk
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this position requires an outgoing, positive person who likes to greet and talk to people and 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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volunteer for three-hour shifts in the Info Desk located to be determined.
Sales Desk
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volunteer for three hour shifts 9:00 - 3:00, plus special events - Benefit Concert and Chili Cook-off
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receive training: - set up or shut down procedures
- sell Sailfest merchandise
- log sales and handle cash
Photographer
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attend events and provide edited and captioned photos for use on facebook and website
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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Benefit Concert, Gala Dinner and Chili Cook-off
Transport
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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
Walk/ Run
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available the week of 14 - 20 Feb, to register people for the Walk/Run
All Chairpersons are volunteers - If you have expertise in events, computer, media liaison, advertising, marketing, graphic arts, photography, 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.