Plantastic Events Podcast E029-All About Volunteers with Kari Weaver
Release Date: 06/30/2018
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Produced by Stooge App (www.stoogeapp.com). Topics include: Crapapple Fest, City of Milton, Georgia, Festivals, events, foodie, marketing, awards, resources, social media, promotion, event managers, event planners. All for event professionals.
info_outlineIn this episode, you’ll learn about how to recruit, train and retain volunteers. Our guest Kari Weaver will talk about the importance of involving volunteers for your festival. She is the is the Director of Events at Atlanta Beer Festivals. She manages the relationships with vendors, helps with social media, and coordinates volunteers for all of the events. They host over 17 events per year throughout Georgia including Atlanta Winter, Spring and Summer Beer Fest, Atlanta Brunch Festival and four Wine Festivals too. Approximately 3000 or more people attend the festivals!
Hot topics for episode 29:
- What are some of the advantages of having volunteers at your festival
- How to find, recruit, train, and retain volunteers
- What are some of the ways to give recognition to volunteers
Produced by Stoogeapp.com. Topics include: beer pouring, volunteers, beer, wine, brunch, food, festival, event management, event planning, recruit, train, retain, and Atlanta beer festivals. All for event professionals.