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 2026 Feb 15 - 28
Auctions
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Live Auction 17 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
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 three 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 24th
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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
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 beside the basketball court.... the Cancha.
Sales Desk
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volunteer for 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
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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Welcome Party, 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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be in positions at water stations throughout the 3 - 5 km event
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starts early in the morning
All Chairperson 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.