Hello Volunteer!
Please join us for our Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, September 23 from 6 - 6:30pm via Zoom. Zoom link here.
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Thank you for your time and efforts to the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce. We are so excited to bring back Hermosa Beach's Locale 90254: Oktoberfest and we’re even more excited about your contributions to help make it run smoothly. Please review the information below, as well as peek at our official Oktoberfest website.
If you have any questions regarding staffing and volunteering, please email Millie at admin@hbchamber.net.
Event Info & Map
Below you’ll see the layout for Locale 90254: Oktoberfest this year. It’s important you know where everything is so you know where you'll be working. All volunteers and staff will be checking in at the Chamber of Commerce located on 120 Pier Avenue (see Volunteer Check-In for more information).
- What: Locale 90254: Oktoberfest
- Where: Downtown Hermosa, specifically Lot A, 11th Street & Pier Plaza
- When: Saturday, September 27, 12:00 - 7:00 PM
- Why: To fundraise for the Hermosa Chamber, a 501(c)6 non-profit with the goal of supporting our local business community, especially during the off-season months.
- How It Works:
- MAIN STAGE | includes German music & entertainment and contests. The full contest schedule can be found here and includes: Stein Chugging, Stein Hoisting, Costume Contest, Yodeling & Sausage Eating
- PIER PLAZA STAGE | includes contests.
- BEER GARDEN | There is ONE beer garden this year and is essentially the whole event footprint.
- Entry Wristband = $10
- All ages welcome.
- Kids 10 and under get in free (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Drink tickets = $10
- Drink tickets can be purchased inside the Garden with a 21+ verified wristband. You can get ID checked at the Drink Ticket Booth next to the Entry Ticket Booth.
- RIDES & GAMES | There are carnival rides & games inside the Garden. Tickets can be purchased directly with the ride/game operator.
- FOOD | We have a limited selection of food vendors for two reasons: (1) limited footprint and (2) to encourage attendees to support the local restaurants.
- PIER PLAZA | There are brand activations and retail vendors on Pier Plaza.
Shift Point of Contact
There is a dedicated manager and/or main staff member for each section of Oktoberfest and based on which section you’re working, that manager will be your point of contact day-of. See below for manager assignments and contact information.
Drink Pourers, please contact Millie.
If you don't remember your shift time, please contact Millie at admin@hbchamber.net.
Volunteer Check-In
Lelia K.
(310) 951-9019
Dir of Operations / Chamber
Millie M.
(818) 427-3527
Event Producer / Set-Up & Tear-Down
Kim R.
(310) 529-4258
Entry Booth Manager
Shelby B.
Info/Merch & Drink Ticket Booth Manager
Shelby F.
Contest Manager
Tonya S.
(310) 420-5866
Shift Responsibilities & Training
All duties/responsibilities during your shift are simple and dependent on your area: greeting folks, selling Drink tickets, answering questions, etc... No task takes longer than 5 minutes to learn. Your manager will communicate your tasks once you arrive for your shift.
Those areas that require additional information will have a printed instruction sheet. Feel free to review the instruction sheets prior to your shift.
Code of Conduct
- Please do not drink alcohol during your shift especially if you are wearing a volunteer t-shirt/button.Â
- Be flexible. Please understand that we may change your volunteer role depending on the needs of the event. This is simply to ensure the event runs as smoothly as possible.
- Be courteous and appropriate. This isn't Fiesta where the Beer Garden is limited to 21+ folks. There will be kids and families enjoying all parts of Oktoberfest.
- Be patient. If you need help, ask. We're here to help! Your managers are there to take on the burden of emergencies, issues, etc...
- Have fun!
Getting to Oktoberfest
Attire
- All volunteers are encouraged to wear Oktoberfest gear (i.e. lederhosen, dirndl). Of course, wear whatever you feel comfortable with.
- Volunteer button (pick-up during check-in)
- Recommended: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen & a jacket for the chillier nights!
- Please do not bring valuables. If you need to drop off your things, you can do so at the Chamber of Commerce at 120 Pier Avenue but we will not be held responsible for any missing items as there will be a lot of people coming in and out of the Chamber.
Parking
If you live in the area, we highly encourage walking or biking. Otherwise, we recommend ride sharing services like Uber & Lyft. If you need to drive and park your car, there are parking options listed below:
- Lot A will be closed off for the event.
- Upper Pier
- 2 & 3-hour parking
- Rate: $2/hr
- City Hall Parking Lot (1315 Valley Dr)
- FREE
- Hermosa Greenbelt/Clark Building Parking
- FREE
- Community Center Parking Lot (710 Pier Avenue)
- FREE
Volunteer & Staff Check-In
All volunteers/staff are to check-in at the Chamber of Commerce on 120 Pier Avenue about 10-15 minutes prior to the start of their first shift. From there, you'll receive your volunteer button, a name tag, your wristband and further instruction on where to go. Generally, you'll be directed to the section you're scheduled to work and guided to find the manager in charge. This way, we can confirm who showed up for their shift. If you are working multiple shifts throughout the weekend, it is not required for you to check-in every time (other than your first shift).
Please drop off your volunteer button to the Chamber at the end of your shift.
Volunteer 'Perks'
If you would like, we will give you an entry wristband so you can enjoy the fun inside the Garden. You can pick up the admissions pass before or after your volunteer shift at the Chamber of Commerce (120 Pier Avenue) where you will be wristbanded.
A gentle reminder that this is a fundraiser for our 501(c)6 non-profit organization.
No-Shows/Cancellations
If you are a no show or cancel within 48 hours for any reason other than sickness, we will kindly ask you to not volunteer again. We depend on you.
For event day purposes, please contact your manager (see contact information above) should you have delays with your arrival, questions, or concerns.
Thank you and let's have fun!