Festival Volunteers

The black tie society of washington dc is seeking 20 volunteers at running hair vineyard, saturday, october fourth, from 1 to 7 p m. To perform duties such as Guest Services

• Greeters / Guest Check-In: Welcome guests, manage ticket scanning/RSVP list, provide wristbands or admission credentials.
• Ushers / Seating Coordinators: Guide attendees to seating areas, VIP sections, and cultural vendor spaces.
• Info Table Staff: Answer questions, hand out programs, and direct guests to vendors, food, restrooms, or the stage.

🍷 Food & Vendor Support

• Vendor Relations Assistants: Help vendors with setup, breakdown, and logistics.
• Hospitality Runners: Deliver water, supplies, and troubleshoot vendor/performer needs.
• Cultural Vendor Liaisons: Act as points of contact for artisan, apparel, food, and community table vendors.

🎤 Stage & Entertainment

• Performer Liaisons: Coordinate with musicians, singers, and entertainers; assist with equipment and set changes.
• Stage Hands: Manage microphones, seating, props, and transitions during entertainment or speeches.
• Timekeepers: Ensure performers and speakers stay on schedule.

📸 Media & Promotion

• Photographers / Videographers: Capture high-quality event coverage for BTS branding.
• Social Media Team: Post live updates, engage with hashtags, and capture crowd energy for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Livestream Crew: Manage streaming equipment and quality for remote viewers.

🛡 Safety & Operations

• Parking & Traffic Volunteers: Direct cars, monitor vineyard entry/exit flow.
• Security Support / Crowd Monitors: Ensure a safe, drama-free atmosphere; assist with conflict prevention alongside hired security.
• Clean-Up Crew: Maintain cleanliness of grounds during and after the event.

🏛 Black Tie Society Program & Mission Support

• Donation Table / Raffle Staff: Promote BTS programs (Legacy, Culinary Futures, Future Tech) and collect contributions.
• Membership Recruiters: Share BTS mission, sign up new members, and capture contact info for future events.
• Foundation Ambassadors: Float among guests, engaging in conversation about BTS’s nonprofit mission.