Pig & Whiskey is a free, all-ages welcome event in downtown Ferndale, taking place Oct. 14 through Oct. 16. United Way for Southeastern Michigan is partnering with the Ferndale DDA and Pig & Whiskey to recruit volunteers to staff the four entry/exit locations of the event. Pig & Whiskey will donate $25 to United Way for Southeastern Michigan for every volunteer hour given!
Volunteers in this position should be social, engage with attendees and warmly welcome all who attend the event. Volunteers will:
- Welcome attendees to the event and downtown Ferndale
- Answer questions, including parking locations, event hours, bathroom locations, etc.
- Direct attendees to deposit trash and/or recycling in the proper receptacles near the exits
- Inform Event Staff when trash/recycling needs to be emptied
- Ensure alcohol does not enter or leave the event by visually observing attendees (any sort of searching attendees is not required)
Volunteers will be provided with a walkie talkie monitored by Event Staff and Ferndale Police should any situation requiring additional assistance arise. All entry/exit locations are within the footprint of the event and are actively monitored by Event Staff. Water will be supplied; volunteers are encouraged to bring snacks for breaks.
Dress Code: There is no dress code for the event, but it is outdoors and volunteers should dress weather appropriately. Volunteers will be provided with an orange vest for visibility that can be worn over clothing or jackets. In the event of rain, feel free to bring an umbrella.
Parking:
- Friday: Parking will be provided in the Ferndale City Hall parking lot, located on E Nine Mile between the Ferndale Public Library (222 E Nine Mile) and City Hall (300 E Nine Mile). Please text event producer Chris Johnston upon arrival for spot location.
- Saturday: Parking will be provided in the Credit Union One Parking structure, located at 400 E Nine Mile (just east of Ferndale City Hall). Volunteers should email event producer Chris Johnston (chris@thewabsite.com) to be sent a parking pass that will allow for free parking on Saturday in the Credit Union One structure.
- Sunday: Parking is free in any city lot (there are two adjacent to the event on East Nine Mile). If volunteers have any trouble finding a spot they can text event producer Chris Johnston who will assist you.
Check-In: When volunteers arrive, they should check in at the Ferndale Public Library (222 E Nine Mile Ferndale, MI 48220) Event Entrance. There will be a dayglo orange 10 x 10 tent set up. Further instructions will be provided there.
Questions: Please direct any questions to event producer Chris Johnston, either by phone or text at 248-894-7665 or email at chris@thewabsite.com
Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
