Alberta Pork Lounge – Volunteers Needed

About the Alberta Pork Lounge
The Alberta Pork Lounge is a high-energy, social space at Edmonton Craft Beer Festival and Calgary International Beerfest designed to connect with Gen Z and Millennial festival-goers. It’s where great beer meets great food — and where we spark curiosity about pork.

Our goal is to inspire people to:

• Try new and unexpected pork dishes
• Choose pork when shopping at butcher shops and grocery stores
• Feel confident cooking pork at home

Volunteers help bring this experience to life by creating a welcoming, fun, and engaging atmosphere.

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
Volunteers work in pairs during clearly defined shifts and help ensure the Alberta Pork Lounge runs smoothly.

• Responsibilities include:
• Welcoming guests into the lounge and booth area
• Creating a friendly, upbeat vibe that invites people to stop and engage
• Helping manage prize giveaways and sharing cool swag items with guests
• Handing out recipe cards and informative materials about pork
• Answering basic questions about pork and the lounge experience
• Helping keep the space clean, organized, and inviting
• Supporting Alberta Pork staff with light tasks as needed
  

No previous experience is required — just a positive attitude and comfort engaging with festival guests!

What You Get — Volunteer Perks
We believe volunteering should be rewarding and fun. As a thank-you for your time, volunteers receive:

• Pick Pork t-shirt
• Think Pink ball cap
• Pink sunglasses
• Vendor food/drink tickets — so you can enjoy the Beerfest after your shift
  

You’ll also get:

• A behind-the-scenes Beerfest experience
• A fun shift alongside a friend
• The chance to be part of a food-forward experience that connects beer lovers with great pork
  

What We Ask From You
To ensure a great experience for everyone, volunteers must:

• Be 18+ (Beerfest requirement)
• Commit to their scheduled shift time
• Arrive on time and check in with Alberta Pork staff
• Wear provided Alberta Pork apparel during the shift
• Be respectful, responsible, and enthusiastic ambassadors for Alberta Pork
  

Scheduling & Shifts
Volunteers are scheduled in 2–3 hour paired shifts aligned with each Beerfest session. Final shift assignments will be confirmed closer to each event.

Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
Dates: March 6 & 7, 2026
Location: Edmonton Expo Centre
Session Hours:
Friday Evening: 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Evening: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Calgary International Beerfest
Dates: May 1 & 2, 2026
Location: BMO Centre, Stampede Park
Session Hours:
Friday Evening: 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Evening: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Once your volunteer shift is complete, you’re free to enjoy the Beerfest using your vendor food/drink tickets.