Needs From: Voluntexas

CC Solid Waste Recycling will Join The Purple Door’s 3rd Annual Purple Pickleball Tournament for a day of friendly competition, family fun, and community impact. Featuring Men’s, Women’s, Mixed, and Youth divisions, plus food, music, prizes, a Kids' Play Zone, and a surprise exhibition match with special guests.

Volunteers will collect cardboard from venders and assist players and guests in recycling properly.  Two shifts: 9am-noon and noon-3:00pm. Recycling Volunteer t-shirts will be provided. 

The Operations Event Tear-Down Team is responsible for safely and efficiently returning the event venue to its original condition by assisting with the breakdown of event infrastructure, equipment, furniture, signage, competition areas, and event materials.

This team plays a critical role in concluding the Texas Food Championship by working alongside event leadership, vendors, and production partners to ensure all event assets are properly dismantled, organized, loaded, and removed.

Team members should be prepared for a variety of hands-on tasks and perform additional duties as assigned to support the successful completion of the Texas Food Championship.

The Taste of Texas Team is responsible for delivering exciting tasting experiences and interactive Fan First competitions throughout the Texas Food Championship by welcoming participants, assisting with competition setup, distributing samples, supporting contestant registration, explaining competition rules, engaging with guests, and creating an energetic, fun-filled atmosphere.

This role works closely with the BBQ & Live Fire Captain and Event Operations to ensure every tasting experience and fan competition is organized, entertaining, and memorable for guests of all ages.

Team members serve as enthusiastic ambassadors of the Texas Food Championship by encouraging participation, celebrating competitors, delivering exceptional customer service, and performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The BBQ & Live Fire Competitor Services Attendant is responsible for supporting competitors throughout each competition by assisting with event setup, ensuring teams have the supplies and resources needed to compete, answering questions, coordinating competition logistics, and helping maintain a clean, organized, and competition-ready environment.

This role works closely with the BBQ & Live Fire Captain and Competition Operations Team to provide exceptional hospitality, support efficient competition flow, and ensure competitors have an outstanding championship experience.

Team members should be proactive, responsive to competitor needs, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Chef's Table Reset Attendant is responsible for preparing the Chef's Table for each dining experience by resetting tables, arranging place settings, replenishing service items, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring the dining area is professionally presented between seatings.

This role works closely with the Chef's Table Concierge, culinary teams, and the Champions Club staff to ensure every guest is welcomed into a pristine and inviting environment.

The Chef's Table Reset Attendant helps create a seamless transition between experiences by anticipating operational needs, maintaining the presentation of the dining space, and performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Chef's Table Concierge is responsible for delivering a personalized, first-class experience for guests participating in the exclusive Chef's Table by welcoming attendees, verifying reservations, escorting guests to their tables, introducing chefs, and ensuring each dining experience is seamless from beginning to end.

This role coordinates with chefs, culinary teams, and the Champions Club staff to ensure tables are prepared, presentations begin on schedule, and guests receive exceptional hospitality throughout the experience.

The Chef's Table Concierge anticipates guest needs, answers questions, facilitates meaningful interactions between chefs and guests, and performs additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Texas Culinary Collective Guest Experience Attendant is responsible for creating an engaging and welcoming experience for guests attending culinary presentations by greeting attendees, assisting with seating, answering questions, distributing educational materials, and helping guests navigate the day's presentation schedule.

This role encourages audience participation, assists with crowd flow, supports question-and-answer sessions, and helps ensure every guest enjoys an informative and memorable experience.

Working closely with the Texas Culinary Collective Captain and Stage Operations Team, the Guest Experience Attendant serves as a friendly ambassador of the Texas Culinary Collective and performs additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Texas Culinary Collective Stage Operations Attendant is responsible for ensuring each culinary presentation is stage-ready by preparing demonstration stations, setting up equipment, organizing ingredients, assisting presenters during demonstrations, and resetting the stage between sessions.

This role helps maintain a clean, organized, and professional presentation environment while supporting the smooth transition between classes and ensuring each presenter has everything needed for a successful demonstration.

Working closely with the Texas Culinary Collective Captain, Presenter Hospitality Team, and Event Operations, the Stage Operations Attendant plays a vital role in delivering a seamless educational experience and performs additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Texas Culinary Collective Presenter Hospitality Attendant is responsible for providing exceptional hospitality and support to chefs, presenters, sponsors, and special guests participating in the Texas Culinary Collective.

This role welcomes presenters upon arrival, assists with check-in, coordinates presentation schedules, escorts presenters to the demonstration stage, ensures they have the equipment and resources needed for a successful presentation, and serves as their primary point of contact throughout the event.

Working closely with the Texas Culinary Collective Captain and Event Operations Team, the Presenter Hospitality Attendant helps create a seamless, professional, and enjoyable experience for every presenter while performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Champions Club Bar Back is responsible for supporting all beverage service operations by ensuring bars remain fully stocked, organized, and prepared to deliver a premium guest experience.

This role assists with replenishing ice, glassware, mixers, garnishes, water, and beverage supplies, maintains the cleanliness and organization of bar areas, and works closely with bartenders, beverage partners, and the Champions Club Team to keep service running efficiently.

The Champions Club Bar Back helps create a seamless hospitality experience by anticipating operational needs, responding quickly to requests, and performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Champions Club Food & Beverage Attendant is responsible for delivering an exceptional dining and hospitality experience by assisting with the presentation, replenishment, and service of food and beverages throughout the Champions Club.

This role ensures buffet stations, beverage areas, and service displays remain clean, fully stocked, and professionally presented while working closely with catering partners, beverage sponsors, and the Champions Club Team.

The Food & Beverage Attendant proactively assists guests, maintains a welcoming atmosphere, supports food safety and sanitation standards, and performs additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Kitchen Operations Attendant (Kitchens 6–10) is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and competition-ready kitchen environment by resetting workstations, replenishing supplies, coordinating sanitation, assisting with equipment needs, managing waste removal, and ensuring each kitchen is prepared for the next competitor.

This role works closely with the Kitchen Arena Captain and Competitor Services Team to support efficient competition operations while helping maintain a safe and professional environment.

Team members should be proactive, detail-oriented, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Kitchen Operations Attendant (Kitchens 1–5) is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and competition-ready kitchen environment by resetting workstations, replenishing supplies, coordinating sanitation, assisting with equipment needs, managing waste removal, and ensuring each kitchen is prepared for the next competitor.

This role works closely with the Kitchen Arena Captain and Competitor Services Team to support efficient competition operations while helping maintain a safe and professional environment.

Team members should be proactive, detail-oriented, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Kitchen Arena Competitor Services Attendant (Kitchens 6–10) is responsible for supporting competitors throughout each competition by assisting with kitchen setup, ensuring competitors have the supplies and resources they need, maintaining a clean and organized competition environment, and helping reset and sanitize kitchens between competitions.

This role works closely with the Kitchen Arena Captain and Competition Operations Team to deliver a seamless competition experience while providing exceptional customer service to competitors.

Team members should be proactive, responsive to competitor needs, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Kitchen Arena Competitor Services Attendant (Kitchens 1–5) is responsible for supporting competitors throughout each competition by assisting with kitchen setup, ensuring competitors have the supplies and resources they need, maintaining a clean and organized competition environment, and helping reset and sanitize kitchens between competitions.

This role works closely with the Kitchen Arena Captain and Competition Operations Team to deliver a seamless competition experience while providing exceptional customer service to competitors.

Team members should be proactive, responsive to competitor needs, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Bus Lot Attendant is responsible for providing a safe, organized, and welcoming experience for guests utilizing the remote parking lots at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.

This role greets arriving guests, assists with boarding shuttle buses to the festival, organizes return shuttle lines throughout the day, provides directions and event information, and helps ensure an efficient transportation experience.

As one of the first and last points of contact for many attendees, the Bus Lot Attendant serves as a friendly ambassador of the Texas Food Championship while performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the event.

The Bus Arrival Attendant is responsible for creating a welcoming and organized transportation experience by greeting guests arriving from remote parking locations, assisting passengers as they board and exit shuttle buses, providing directions and event information, and ensuring safe, efficient passenger flow.

This role also coordinates organized boarding lines for return shuttle service, answers guest questions with enthusiasm, and serves as a friendly ambassador of the Texas Food Championship while performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the event.

The Golf Cart Shuttle Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and courteous transportation for guests, VIPs, judges, competitors, sponsors, volunteers, and event personnel throughout the Texas Food Championship.

This role helps ensure efficient movement across the festival grounds by transporting passengers, assisting with accessibility needs, maintaining designated shuttle routes, and delivering exceptional hospitality with every interaction.

Team members should always operate golf carts safely, follow all event transportation procedures, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Champions Club Facilities Attendant is responsible for maintaining a clean, comfortable, and first-class VIP environment by ensuring seating areas, tables, restrooms, and hospitality spaces remain organized, well-stocked, and guest-ready throughout the event.

This role assists with resetting furniture, removing used service items, replenishing guest amenities, monitoring cleanliness, and supporting the overall appearance and functionality of the Champions Club.

Working closely with the Champions Club Captain and Hospitality Team, the Facilities Attendant helps create a premium experience by anticipating operational needs and performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Champions Club Concierge is responsible for delivering an elevated, first-class hospitality experience by welcoming VIP guests, verifying Champions Club credentials, assisting with check-in and access, answering questions, providing event information, and coordinating exclusive VIP experiences throughout the day.

This role serves as the primary hospitality ambassador within the Champions Club by assisting with seating, introducing guests to amenities, coordinating Chef's Tables, beverage showcases, culinary demonstrations, and other exclusive experiences while ensuring only authorized guests have access to designated VIP areas.

The Champions Club Concierge works closely with the Champions Club Captain and Hospitality Team to provide exceptional service, anticipate guest needs, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The BBQ & Live Fire Judge Services Attendant is responsible for ensuring judges have everything needed to conduct fair, efficient, and professional evaluations by preparing judging tables, stocking and replenishing judging supplies, coordinating refreshments, maintaining a clean and organized judging environment, and resetting judging stations between competition rounds.

This role works closely with the BBQ & Live Fire Captain and Judging Team to support a seamless judging process while allowing judges to focus on evaluating each competitor.

The Judge Services Attendant provides exceptional hospitality to judges, maintains the integrity of the judging environment, and performs additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Kitchen Arena Judge Services Attendant is responsible for ensuring judges have everything they need to conduct fair, efficient, and professional evaluations by preparing judging tables, stocking necessary supplies, replenishing refreshments, maintaining a clean and organized judging environment, and resetting judging stations between competition rounds.

This role works closely with the Kitchen Arena Captain and Judging Team to support a seamless judging process while allowing judges to focus on evaluating each competitor.

Team members should be attentive, organized, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The VIP Parking Attendant is responsible for delivering a first-class arrival experience by welcoming VIP guests, verifying parking credentials, directing vehicles to designated parking areas, and assisting with wayfinding to the Champions Club and event entrance.

This role serves as one of the first ambassadors of the Texas Food Championship by providing exceptional hospitality, maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow, and performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Competitor Storage Security Volunteer is responsible for maintaining the security and organization of all refrigerated and frozen storage areas by monitoring cooler trailers, safeguarding competitor and vendor perishable products, assisting with the check-in and retrieval of stored items, and maintaining accurate storage records throughout the event.

This role also monitors cooler truck fuel levels and operating conditions to help ensure proper food storage temperatures and uninterrupted refrigeration.

Working closely with Competition Operations, vendors, and event leadership, the Competitor Storage Security Volunteer helps protect valuable products while providing courteous service and performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Competitor Entry Security Volunteer is responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and integrity of the designated competitor and vendor entrance by verifying credentials, monitoring access, and inspecting bags, coolers, and vehicles for prohibited items, including outside alcohol and other restricted materials, in accordance with event policies.

This role helps ensure a secure and professional competition environment by providing courteous customer service, protecting the integrity of the event, and working closely with the Security Captain, Competition Operations, and Event Leadership to address access concerns.

Team members remain observant, report safety or security issues, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Operations & Grand Stage Security Volunteer is responsible for helping maintain a safe, secure, and organized environment within backstage, production, and operational areas of the Texas Food Championship by monitoring restricted access points, assisting event staff, protecting equipment and event infrastructure, and supporting activities at the Grand Stage.

This role helps ensure that only authorized personnel have access to designated backstage and operational areas while providing a visible, professional presence for performers, speakers, vendors, and production teams.

Team members work closely with the Security Captain, Operations Team, Entertainment Team, and Event Leadership to report safety concerns, assist with crowd management around the stage when needed, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Champions Club Security Volunteer is responsible for helping provide a safe, secure, and exclusive experience within the Champions Club by verifying VIP credentials, monitoring access points, assisting guests, and ensuring only authorized individuals enter designated VIP areas.

This role serves as a professional and welcoming presence while supporting crowd flow, protecting the integrity of the VIP experience, responding to guest needs, and working closely with the Champions Club Team, Security Captain, and Event Operations.

Team members remain observant, report safety or security concerns, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Grounds & Facilities Attendant is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming festival environment by monitoring the event grounds, emptying trash receptacles, replenishing supplies, assisting with restroom and handwashing station maintenance, identifying potential safety hazards, and ensuring all public areas remain presentable throughout the event.

This role works closely with the Operations Captain to preserve the appearance and functionality of the festival grounds while responding to operational needs across the venue.

The Grounds & Facilities Attendant takes pride in creating a positive guest experience by helping keep the Texas Food Championship clean, organized, and inviting, and performs additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Site Operations Attendant is responsible for helping maintain a safe, organized, and event-ready festival environment by assisting with the setup, movement, and placement of tables, chairs, signage, barricades, equipment, and event materials throughout the venue.

This role responds to operational requests from all departments, assists with venue logistics, monitors the overall appearance of the event grounds, and helps ensure festival spaces remain functional and guest-ready throughout the day.

Working closely with the Operations Captain and Event Leadership, the Site Operations Attendant serves as a vital behind-the-scenes team member and performs additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

The Operations Floater is responsible for providing flexible, hands-on support wherever it is needed most throughout the Texas Food Championship.

This role responds to operational requests from Event Leadership, assists departments across the festival, helps with event setup and breakdown, delivers equipment and supplies, supports guest services, and assists with unexpected situations to help keep the event running smoothly.

No two shifts are the same, making this position ideal for volunteers who enjoy variety, problem-solving, and working as part of a team.

The Operations Floater maintains a positive attitude, adapts quickly to changing priorities, and performs additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.

Help us bring the event to life behind the scenes! We are looking for a hands-on crew to assist with setting up the venue and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

What you’ll do:

Assist with arranging tables, chairs, and tents 

Help hang sponsor banners and directional signage around the venue.

Manage entry points to safely guide vehicle traffic and arrivals.

Lend a hand with other light site-preparation tasks as needed.

This job takes place on-site in the Whataburger Field parking lot. 

This is an active, on-the-move role best suited for volunteers who enjoy high-energy interaction.

What to wear: Because this shift takes place entirely outdoors, please wear supportive footwear and dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

*All registered volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt and complimentary water. 

The Corpus Christi RTA will be hosting the CCRTA Bus Roadeo, a competition among its hard-working bus drivers,

Volunteers are needed to monitor stops along the obstacle course-style competition. Monitors may hold flags and have special duties at each station.

7AM - Welcome Breakfast & T-shirt distribution

8AM - Bus Driver Competition & Station Time

Noon - Lunch Provided

Youth groups or youth teams are allowed.

Bring the noise, high fives, and endless energy to the finish line! As part of our Cheer Squad, you’ll be the ultimate hype machine—cheering, clapping, and celebrating every runner as they crush their goals and cross that line.

What You’ll Do

Hype the Crowd: Keep the energy sky-high with noisemakers, cheer signs, and infectious enthusiasm.

Celebrate Finishers: High-five, shout out runners, and give them that unforgettable, heroic welcome across the finish line.

Keep the Vibe Alive: Bring big smiles, loud cheers, and non-stop positive vibes from the first finisher to the very last.

Meet at the Finish Line for awards and celebration at the end of the race! Volunteers can enjoy the Resource Fair at the Finish Line with all the runners and community partners!

Bring the noise, high fives, and endless energy to the finish line! As part of our Cheer Squad, you’ll be the ultimate hype machine—cheering, clapping, and celebrating every runner as they crush their goals and cross that line.

What You’ll Do

Hype the Crowd: Keep the energy sky-high with noisemakers, cheer signs, and infectious enthusiasm.

Celebrate Finishers: High-five, shout out runners, and give them that unforgettable, heroic welcome across the finish line.

Keep the Vibe Alive: Bring big smiles, loud cheers, and non-stop positive vibes from the first finisher to the very last.

Meet at the Finish Line for awards and celebration at the end of the race! Volunteers can enjoy the Resource Fair at the Finish Line with all the runners and community partners!

Packet Pickup Crew Descriptions

Bib Pickup: Be the first friendly face participants see! You’ll check in runners, verify their registration details, and hand out their official race bibs to get them race-ready.

Shirt Pickup: Hand out official event shirts and gear! You’ll match sizes, keep items organized, and make sure every participant gets their correct race swag.

Raffle Prize Sign-Up & Giveaway: Host the fun! You’ll manage raffle entries, share prize details, collect participant sign-ups, and hand out prize items to lucky winners.

Photo Crew: You’ll snap fun photos of participants, wrangle up group shots, and help create memorable moments at the photo backdrop.

For High School Environmental Coalition Members: Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services will provide on-site recycling during the event to keep water bottles and aluminum cans out of local landfills and support a greener community. We are looking for high school volunteers to engage football fans and encourage good recycling habits. Please note that this is an outdoor event, so volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes. We will provide "Recycle Volunteer" t-shirts.

For High School Environmental Coalition Members.

Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services will provide on-site recycling during the event to keep water bottles and aluminum cans out of local landfills and support a greener community. We are looking for high school volunteers to engage football fans and encourage good recycling habits. Please note that this is an outdoor event, so volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes. We will provide "Recycle Volunteer" t-shirts.

For High School Environmental Coalition members: Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services is participating in the 2026 Fall Home and Garden Show at Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi, TX. Volunteers are needed to help man our booth, speaking to citizens about how to recycle and reduce waste in Corpus Christi. Our booth includes interactive games or give aways to help initiate conversations with the public.  Solid Waste Services staff will be present at all time to provide guidance. Volunteers may be asked to help collect cardboard recycling from event participants or help load and unload supplies to sustain the outreach booth. 

Event Times: Friday September 11th, 2pm - 6pm; Saturday 12th, 10am-6pm; Sunday 13th 11am-5pm

Volunteers will need to load up trucks from Chamber office (602 N. Staples St. Ste 150 Corpus Christi, TX 78401) to transfer to Brewster Street Icehouse (Downtown) 

Will need to carry up to 50lbs. 

Get a sneak peek at all the coolest event gear! Volunteers will work in a fun, fast-paced team environment to assemble and pack official promotional items into our rider swag bags. If you love staying organized and want to help give our riders an awesome first impression, this is the perfect spot for you.

Parking: There is a (free) guest parking lot located at Leopard and Waco St., and there are (paid) metered parking along Leopard Street in front of the building.

Entering: The Chamber has a door to the outside (facing the Cowboy Bail Bonds on Leopard), and while the door stays locked - there is a door bell if no one is at the front desk at the moment you arrive.

Volunteers will support the conference, welcoming the speakers, oversee interactive activities, and support each youth session.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Coastal Bend Food Bank! We appreciate your support in helping us serve our community.

This event is for our upcoming mobile distribution. During this time, you will be assisting to load food into neighbors vehicles or assist with traffic control. 

Here are a few important reminders before your shift:

-Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

-Please arrive a few minutes early to allow time for check-in and instructions.

-This is a drive-up food distribution—volunteers will place food into the trunks or back seats of vehicles.

-The pace can be quick at times, and you should be comfortable lifting up to 20 pounds.

-We’ll be working outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes.

If you’re unable to attend, please cancel your registration so we can plan accordingly. For any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us!

The T-shirt/Jersey team will hand out the correct pre-selected shirt sizes. For riders who purchased a premium jersey, verify their size and hand it to the runner. Volunteers will also help break down empty cardboard boxes once box is empty.
Note: All merchandise is pre-ordered and a final sale (volunteers will not process any returns, refunds, or exchanges).  

This is an active, on-the-move role best suited for volunteers who enjoy high-energy interaction.

What to wear: This shift takes place entirely outdoors, please wear supportive footwear and dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. 

*All registered volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt, complimentary water, and snacks.

Serve as the go-to team member ready to jump in where needed most. Your tasks will change throughout the shift and may include running extra merchandise or water to other volunteer stations, assisting with area cleanup, helping riders navigate the venue, and filling in at check-in or gear tables during busy rushes. This is a highly flexible role perfect for those who like variety and helping out where it counts.

This is an active, on-the-move role best suited for volunteers who enjoy high-energy interaction. Because this shift takes place entirely outdoors, please wear supportive footwear and dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. 

All registered volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt, complimentary water, and lunch.

As the first person our cyclists see, you will welcome participants and officially check them into the event. Your main tasks include: 

This job takes place on the shaded front patio at Brewster Street Icehouse (Downtown), and you are welcome to complete your shift either sitting or standing. 

This is an active, on-the-move role best suited for volunteers who enjoy high-energy interaction.

What to wear: Because this shift takes place entirely outdoors, please wear supportive footwear and dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

*All registered volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt, complimentary water, and snacks.

Help keep our riders fueled and energized!

Volunteers will verify participant food bracelets and distribute pre-cooked meals and snacks at the food tables. Food is exclusively for registered riders, event volunteers, and Chamber staff unless explicitly advised otherwise

Please note: This role focuses entirely on wristband checks and food service; no cooking or food preparation is required.

This job takes place on-site in the Whataburger Field parking lot. 

This is an active, on-the-move role best suited for volunteers who enjoy high-energy interaction.

What to wear: Because this shift takes place entirely outdoors, please wear supportive footwear and dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

*All registered volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt, complimentary water and snacks. 

Help us cross the ultimate finish line by packing up the event site! This active role is a great fit for late arrivals, participants who are racing earlier in the day, and anyone who loves physical labor.

What you'll do:

Pack up leftover HEB products, CTC items, and sponsor banners.

Break down tables, chairs, and site infrastructure.

Consolidate water stop supplies into the Penske trucks.

Clear trash to restore the venue.

This job takes place on-site in the Whataburger Field parking lot. 

This is an active, on-the-move role best suited for volunteers who enjoy high-energy interaction.

What to wear: Because this shift takes place entirely outdoors, please wear supportive footwear and dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

Perk: If everything is packed up ahead of schedule, you get to head out early!

*All registered volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt, complimentary water and snacks. 

Bring the energy! Come be the ultimate hype team for our 10, 21, and 66*-mile riders. You’ll be there to give them an enthusiastic send-off at the start and celebrate their incredible achievement with big cheers as they cross the finish line!

This job takes place on-site in the Whataburger Field parking lot. 

This is an active, on-the-move role best suited for volunteers who enjoy high-energy interaction.

What to wear: Because this shift takes place entirely outdoors, please wear supportive footwear and dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

*All registered volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt, complimentary water and snacks. 

Help us keep our riders hydrated, fueled, and motivated!

What you'll do:

Greet riders and distribute water, drinks, and snacks.

Prep refreshments (like cutting fruit) and keep the snack tables fully stocked.

Maintain a clean, welcoming environment for tired participants.

This job takes place on-site in the Whataburger Field parking lot. 

This is an active, on-the-move role best suited for volunteers who enjoy high-energy interaction.

What to wear: Because this shift takes place entirely outdoors, please wear supportive footwear and dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

*All registered volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt, complimentary water and snacks. 

As riders cross the finish line, direct them to the designated medal tent.

• Hand Out Medals: Volunteers stationed under the tent will hand the finisher medals directly to the participants.

• Note: You are not required to place the medals around the riders' necks; simply hand them over for a seamless, efficient process.

This job takes place on-site in the Whataburger Field parking lot. 

This is an active, on-the-move role best suited for volunteers who enjoy high-energy interaction.

What to wear: Because this shift takes place entirely outdoors, please wear supportive footwear and dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

*All registered volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt, complimentary water and snacks. 

*THIS IS FOR ANY RIDER PICKING UP A LATE PACKET THE DAY OF THE RIDE* 

As the first person our cyclists see, you will welcome participants and officially check them into the event. Your main tasks include: 

This job takes place at Whataburger Field under our volunteer tent. 

This is an active, on-the-move role best suited for volunteers who enjoy high-energy interaction.

What to wear: Because this shift takes place entirely outdoors, please wear supportive footwear and dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

*All registered volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt & complimentary water.

Help us maintain a seamless experience for guests and athletes at Whataburger Field. This dynamic role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy variety and staying active.

Key Responsibilities:

Logistics Support: Manage and distribute ice supplies across the venue.

Venue Care: Keep the area clean and welcoming by clearing and replacing full trash bins.

Support: Fill in at various stations to cover short volunteer breaks or assist areas needing extra hands.

This job takes place on-site in the Whataburger Field parking lot. 

This is an active, on-the-move role best suited for volunteers who enjoy high-energy interaction.

What to wear: Because this shift takes place entirely outdoors, please wear supportive footwear and dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

*All registered volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt and complimentary water. 

Run Water, sodas, and ice to soda stations and tents every 1-1.5 hours. A cart will be provided for running cases of sodas and waters throughout the festival grounds. You will also be responsible for checking the coolers behind each stage to see if they need additional waters or ice refills. You may return to the Volunteer lounge between runs. 

Volunteer check in will be at 703 N Chaparral St. Check in to receive your volunteer shirt and cart. 

This volunteer position consists of greeting festival goers at the entrance points and making sure no one is walking in with coolers or outside alcoholic Beverages. You will also hand out maps and flyers about basic festival information. You will check in at the volunteer table located on 703 Chaparral St. between Rockits and Axis Tattoo.

*Bring your own chairs and prepare yourself for fun outdoors!

Note: Volunteers will receive a special Alamo Beer Run cup and take a scheduled break to enjoy the race after-party.

Note: Volunteers will receive a special Alamo Beer Run cup and take a scheduled break to enjoy the race after-party.

*Bring your own chairs and prepare yourself for fun outdoors!
*Volunteers will report to Water Stop Coordinator, John (bright orange tee)
Special instructions: All volunteers should meet at the main location, but this position will convoy over to: 2015 NE Interstate 410 Loop 78217

Reward: Volunteers will receive a special Alamo Beer Run cup and take a scheduled break to enjoy the race after-party.

The Course Marshall volunteers will point runners during the race and point runners in the right direction as different races start.

Note: Volunteers will receive a special Alamo Beer Run cup and take a scheduled break to enjoy the race after-party.

*Bring your own chairs and prepare yourself for fun outdoors!
*Volunteers will report to Water Stop Coordinator, John (bright orange tee)
Special instructions: All volunteers should meet at the main location. 

Reward: Volunteers will receive a special Alamo Beer Run cup and take a scheduled break to enjoy the race after-party.

Sell waters and sodas at Soda Stations Around the festival zone. There will be two soda stations, one on the corner of Starr St and Mesquite (By the Whataburger Kid's Corner), and one on the corner of Peoples and Mesquite St. It is recomended you attend the square reader training on Thursday, October 22nd from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at K Space Contemporary, 623 N Chaparral St.

Volunteer check in will be at 703 N Chaparral St. Check in to receive your volunteer shirt and your station assignment. 

Sell waters and sodas at the designated tent inside the food court. 

You will check in for your volunteer shift at K Space Contemporary. Help bring back decorations to K Space, folding chairs and tables, and retrieving them from the food court, helping pack up bars after the festival closes. 

This position requires you to check in all volunteers, direct them where to go, and give them a t-shirt.  You will check in for your shift at the Volunteer Lounge at 703 N Chaparral St located between Axis tattoo and Rockits Bar.

Setting up tables, chairs, and decorations inside the VIP area at K Space Contemporary. You will check in at 703 N Chaparral, located between Rockits and Axis Tattoo. 

Help vendors unload their belongings, as well as monitor them while they go and park their vehicles. Please check in at 703 N Chaparral Street to check in at Volunteer Check- in to recieve your volunteer shirt.

This position includes directing and assisting the vendors with unloading. You will check in for your shift at the Volunteer Lounge at 703 N Chaparral, located between Rockit's and Axis Tattoo.

This job consists of monitoring the Tribute area installation and display, handing out tribute to festival attendees, and encouraging them to participate in the tribute area to remember loved ones who have passed. You will check in at the Volunteer check-in at 703 N Chaparral St located between Axis Tattoo and Rockits.

Wearing our skeleton puppets and walking around the festival. This job is done in pairs with one person wearing the puppet, and one helping monitor the environment to ensure the puppet wearer is safe and the puppet is not getting damaged. Check in and pick up the puppet at 703 N Chaparral st located between Axis Tattoo and Rockits.

Assist visitors in voting for their favorite pinaatas, and collect zip codes from guests as they enter K Space Contemporary. Volunteer check-in at 703 N Chaparral st between Rockits and Axis Tattoo.

Setting up merchandise, chairs and other general duties (decorations, pop-up tent setup, craft supplies to proper area, etc). You will check in for your shift at the volunteer table at 703 N Chaparral St located between Rockits and Axis Tattoo.

Assist in bringing banner, decorations, tents, and leftover craft supplies back to K Space Contemporary. The Kid's Corner closes at 9 pm. Check in at Volunteer check-in at 703 N Chaparral St. 

This position includes setting up the Kids' Corner area with tables, chairs, decorations, and tents.  You will check in for your shift at the Volunteer Lounge at 703 N Chaparral, located between Rockit's and Axis Tattoo.

Assist with activities in the Kids' Corner, including, but not limited to, ensuring trash from the crafts area is being put into appropriate trash bins, assisting youth visitors with their crafts or activities, monitoring the carnival games, handing out prizes, and running water to the Kids' Corner partners, and more. Check in at 703 N Chaparral St in between Rockits and Axis Tattoo.

General festival duties as assigned. Running TP and paper towels to bathroom stations, delivering extra flyers to festival greeters, etc. Check in at 703 N Chaparral St in between Rockits and Axis Tattoo

This position includes preparing the festival site. Lining trash cans, setting up tables and chairs at stages, in the food court, closing the festival zone to cars at 2, and assisting with moving light towers into position. You will check in for your shift at the Volunteer Lounge at 703 North Chaparal st, between Axis Tattoo and Rockits.

Barricade handlers will stand at the barricade and make sure no one drives pass the barricades. At certain barricade areas, you might need to move barricades in order for vendors, bands or other necessary vehicles to enter and exit. You will check in for your shift at the Volunteer Lounge at 703 Chaparral, located between Rockit's and Axis Tattoo.

You will check in for your shift at the Volunteer Lounge at 703 Chaparral, located between Rockit's and Axis Tattoo. Barricade handlers will stand at the barricade and make sure no one drives past the barricades unless explicitly given permission to do so. At certain barricade areas, you might need to move barricades in order for vendors, bands or other necessary vehicles to enter and exit.

This volunteer position is located at the altar display in the building on the 500 block of Chaparral. It consists of attending to the altars or keeping count of festival attendees. Please check in for your shift before going to the assigned location. You will check in for your shift at the Volunteer Lounge at 703 Chaparral, located between Rockit's and Axis Tattoo.

Monitor and represent AEP at the AEP Texas Stage. Check in at 703 North Chaparral Street to check in and collect your volunteer shirt. Thank you for volunteering with the Dia de los Muertos Festival!

We’re asking you to keep the cups filled and cheers high!!! 

You bring the spirit & fast hands to refill cups!

We provide the table and hydration 

helpful tip:  bring your own chair, sunshade, posters & noisemakers! 

We’re asking you to keep the cups filled and cheers high!!! 

You bring the spirit & fast hands to refill cups!

We provide the table and hydration 

helpful tip:  bring your own chair, sunshade, posters & noisemakers! 

The Exit / Re-Entry Attendant is responsible for ensuring a smooth, safe, and efficient departure and return experience for guests. This role will:

Location: Grand Entry
Volunteer Team Lead: Grand Entry Welcome Captain

*Volunteer perks: Weekend Pass, Meal Ticket, T-shirt
**Registration for multiple shifts, highly encouraged

The Grand Entry Guest Services Volunteer is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service by welcoming guests, answering questions, providing event information, assisting with ticketing concerns, offering directions, and helping resolve guest needs with professionalism and enthusiasm. Be sure to:

Location: Grand Entry
Volunteer Team Lead: Grand Entry Welcome Captain

*Volunteer perks: Weekend Pass, Meal Ticket, T-shirt
**Registration for multiple shifts, highly encouraged

The Operations Event Set-Up Team is responsible for helping transform the Texas Food Championship from an empty venue into a world-class event by assisting with site preparation, event infrastructure, equipment placement, signage installation, furniture setup, competition areas, and venue organization.

This team plays a vital role in bringing the championship to life while working alongside event leadership, vendors, and production partners to ensure every area is prepared for opening day. Team members should be prepared for a variety of hands-on tasks and perform additional duties as assigned to support the successful setup of the Texas Food Championship.

Lunch will be provided mid-day for all helpers making set up a success.
Volunteer Shifts:
- Volunteers may join us at any time between 9AM - 5PM
- We are flexible and grateful for your support.  

The VIP Check-In Volunteer is responsible for delivering a first-class arrival experience! Be prepared to: 

Location: Grand Entry
Volunteer Team Lead: Grand Entry Welcome Captain

*Volunteer perks: Weekend Pass, Meal Ticket, T-shirt
**Registration for multiple shifts, highly encouraged

The (GA) General Admission Check-In Volunteer is responsible for providing a fast, friendly, and welcoming arrival experience by scanning tickets, assisting guests with event entry, answering general questions, and directing attendees to festival attractions and amenities.

This role serves as one of the first ambassadors of the Texas Food Championship by creating a positive first impression. Volunteers will:

Location: Grand Entry
Volunteer Team Lead: Grand Entry Welcome Captain

*Volunteer perks: Weekend Pass, Meal Ticket, T-shirt

Volunteers are needed for the Texas Challengers Quiz Tournaments (TCQT) middle school and high school Quiz Bowl tournament at Ingleside High School on Saturday, February 27.  Most volunteers will serve as moderators and read questions to the students.  Moderators will need to complete a quick 10–15-minute training before volunteering.  Volunteers can also serve as scorekeepers.  Training for scorekeepers takes about 5 minutes.  Free pizza will be provided for lunch.  Partial shifts are welcome.

Volunteers are needed for the Texas Challengers Quiz Tournaments (TCQT) middle school and high school Quiz Bowl tournament at Annapolis Christian Academy on Saturday, January 16.  Most volunteers will serve as moderators and read questions to the students.  Moderators will need to complete a quick 10–15-minute training before volunteering.  Volunteers can also serve as scorekeepers.  Training for scorekeepers takes about 5 minutes.  Free pizza will be provided for lunch.  Partial shifts are welcome.

Volunteers are needed for the Texas Challengers Quiz Tournaments (TCQT) middle school and high school Quiz Bowl tournament at London High School on Saturday, December 5.  Most volunteers will serve as moderators and read questions to the students.  Moderators will need to complete a quick 10–15-minute training before volunteering.  Volunteers can also serve as scorekeepers.  Training for scorekeepers takes about 5 minutes.  Free pizza will be provided for lunch.  Partial shifts are welcome.

Volunteers are needed for the Texas Challengers Quiz Tournaments (TCQT) middle school and high school Quiz Bowl tournament at Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus Christi on Saturday, October 3.  Most volunteers will serve as moderators and read questions to the students.  Moderators will need to complete a quick 10–15-minute training before volunteering.  Volunteers can also serve as scorekeepers.  Training for scorekeepers takes about 5 minutes.  Free pizza will be provided for lunch.  Partial shifts are welcome.

Volunteers are needed for the Texas Challengers Quiz Tournaments (TCQT) middle school and high school Quiz Bowl tournament at Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi on Saturday, September 12.  Most volunteers will serve as moderators and read questions to the students.  Moderators will need to complete a quick 10–15-minute training before volunteering.  Volunteers can also serve as scorekeepers.  Training for scorekeepers takes about 5 minutes.  Free pizza will be provided for lunch.  Partial shifts are welcome.

It’s a FREE event hosted at our KEDT Studios (3205 South Staples Street) that brings together area organizations for a fun-filled day with educational hands-on activities, a very special visit from some of your favorite PBS Kids characters.

Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services will be providing recycling services for this event in an effort to capture any water bottles and aluminum cans for reuse in recycle processing. Diverting these items from our landfill will help reuse our community resources effectively and promote a sustainable culture in our city. Volunteers are needed to help encourage sustainable thinking by festival goers by reminding them to recycle their appropriate waste items while in attendance. The event is outdoor so please expect warm weather and walking/standing for the volunteer shift. 

It’s a FREE event hosted at our KEDT Studios (3205 South Staples Street) that brings together area organizations for a fun-filled day with educational hands-on activities, a very special visit from some of your favorite PBS Kids characters.

Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services will be providing recycling services for this event in an effort to capture any water bottles and aluminum cans for reuse in recycle processing. Diverting these items from our landfill will help reuse our community resources effectively and promote a sustainable culture in our city. Volunteers are needed to help encourage sustainable thinking by festival goers by reminding them to recycle their appropriate waste items while in attendance. The event is outdoor so please expect warm weather and walking/standing for the volunteer shift. 

We’re gearing up for our Annual Run for Blood 1K, 5K & 10K on October 10, 2026, and we need volunteers to help make this event a success! Whether you can assist with setup, registration, water stations, cheering on participants, or cleanup your support helps raise awareness for the lifesaving need for blood donors in our community.

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to vhernandez@coastalbendbloodcenter.org

For more information and to register for this race, visit: bit.ly/RunForBlood2026.

Harbor Hospice has opportunities for volunteers at the Inpatient Facility in Portland, TX, to help greet patient families and friends, answer phones, and some filing and copying too.  If you are interested and have availability Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday, contact Andrea at 361-452-3592 to learn more about how you can Lend a Hand and Become a Harbor Hospice Volunteer!

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

SHARE! Your Heart & Home with a high school exchange student

Host an international exchange student! Host families and adults are needed to host exchange students for a school year or semester. SHARE! students, boys and girls who are 14 -18 years old from countries like France, Germany, Spain, China, Brazil, Poland, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea are waiting for a family or adult(s) to choose them as their exchange student!

SHARE! students speak English, have medical insurance, and spending money for personal expenses. They will attend their host family's local high school and want to become a member of your family!

SHARE! families are diverse- traditional two-parent families (with or without children), single parents or adults, retired couples and empty-nesters all make wonderful host families!

Call or contact us for more information and available student applications!

800-941-3738

sharesouthwest.org/contact

We are seeking dependable volunteers for specialized, physically demanding, and hands-on roles across the event. These positions require unique skill sets, problem-solving abilities, or a bit of heavy lifting to ensure everything runs smoothly.

To apply for these specialized roles, you must personally contact our event organizer, Jessica Furdock, directly at jessica@unitedcorpuschristi.org to review requirements and secure your assignment.

Help cool down runners & ensure participants safety!