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Deadline: May 15, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

2026 Kimmswick Strawberry Festival

Date: Jun 06, 2026 10:00 am - Jun 07, 2026 5:00 pm (CDT)

City Of Kimmswick, Kimmswick, Missouri 63053, United States

About the event

PLEASE REGISTER UNDER CORRECT APPLICATION OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DENIED!! APPLICATIONS GO LIVE ON JUNE 7, 2025 AT 12:00 P.M. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRAURY 15, 2026!!!!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!! ALL QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ANSWERED IN THE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO COMPLETE IT! The Kimmswick Strawberry Festival is a major annual event that draws thousands of visitors to the historic City of Kimmswick annually, rain or shine! Hundreds of vendors including artisan crafters, merchants, artists, collectors, live musicians, specialty food trucks and booths, and select corporate sponsors bring their very best offerings for this festival during the first weekend of June. The Kimmswick Strawberry Festival attracts 40-80k visitors through our historic town over the course of the 2-day festival! • Festival hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm daily (Saturday & Sunday) •QUESTIONS: If you have any questions please e-mail us through the eventeny website or at cityofkimmswickinfo@gmail.com, we will get back to you as soon as possible, or you may call 636-464-7407, please leave a message, someone will return your call as soon as possible.

City of Kimmswick

Contact Organizer

City of Kimmswick

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About the application

Come be a part of an exciting 2 days volunteering as event staff for the City of Kimmswick's Annual Strawberry Festival! We have positions available for parking staff, maintenance crew, security, and administrative assistants. Every year thousands of people attend our Annual Strawberry Festival. Our festivals are what keep our small historic town going and are crucial for the City of Kimmswick. These festivals would not be possible without our volunteers. Whether it is helping direct traffic, or helping tidy up the festival grounds, our volunteer event staff play a vital role in making our festivals a success! Skills Required: Along with great communication and interpersonal skills, we ask that you are flexible and willing to work outdoors. We ask that you are enthusiastic about volunteering for the festival and willing to work as part of a team. If you have specific skills and experience that you think might be useful, such as event management, or leading teams, please let us know when you apply! When & Where: The amount of time you will need to give will depend on your role at the festival. There may be early mornings or late nights but we will never ask you to volunteer more than 8 hours in a day. For admin positions, we may only need you for a few hours in a day, usually the mornings. Support Offered: We will provide kit such as t-shirt, hat, and poncho (if needed). You will need to dress appropriately for the conditions and the task. In return for your valuable help, we aim to ensure that volunteering for our festival staff is a fulfilling and worthwhile experience. You'll have support from staff, with the opportunity to gain and develop skills, and meet other volunteers! Meals and snacks are provided to you throughout the day. What you could get out of it: -Development of your knowledge and skills in supporting a festival events team -Development of your communication, customer service, and organizational skills -Volunteering is a great addition to your resumes. You can receive a reference after working both Strawberry and Apple Butter Festival in a season -Helping with events is a great way to socialize and meet new people -Your time will contribute to ensuring the Historic City of Kimmswick continues to grow and provide free events to our community What to do if your interested: Contact our administration at Administration@cityofkimmswick.org or our Events Committee at CityofKimmswickinfo@gmail.com

Terms & Conditions

As a volunteer, you are expected to be reliable, punctual, and respectful, following the festival rules and directions, and not engaging in any conduct that could harm the festival’s reputation. You are not an employee of the City of Kimmswick. You will not receive compensation or benefits. You are asked to maintain confidentiality of any information you gain as a volunteer. As a volunteer, you are expected to act honestly and ethically in all volunteer activities. Responsibilities & Duties: -Familiarize yourself with your assigned duties and responsibilities -Perform your duties in a professional manner -Understand the specific tasks and projects you will be involved in - Participate in any necessary training or orientation - Communicate any issues or concerns to the appropriate personnel Legal & Liability: You will be required to sign a waiver releasing the festival organizers, the City of Kimmswick from liability for any injuries or damages incurred during your volunteer service subject to applicable laws and regulations. You understand that you must undergo a background check if you are 18 or older before beginning a volunteer role. You consent to this process and will provide the necessary information. Indemnity: You will be required to indemnify and hold the City of Kimmswick harmless against any damages related to your volunteer activities. Non-Employment Status: You acknowledge you are not an employee, agent, or contractor of the festival. No Employment Benefits: You understand that you will not become eligible for any employment benefits as a result of your volunteer activities Voluntary Agreement: You are agreeing to participate as a volunteer solely for your personal purposes, pleasure or education.

Shifts

Title	Location	Time	Slots available	Hours
Parking Staff	Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 07, 2025 7:00 am - 1:00 pm	6	6
If you love making a positive first impression and can maintain an outgoing and friendly attitude while enjoying time in the sun, this is an excellent team to be a part of! Breaks will be provided throughout the day. Lunch will be provided for those volunteering more than 4 hours. Event Staff T-shirt and hat will also be provided. Duties include: - Greeting attendees entering/exiting parking grounds -Responsible for the direction and placement of vehicles into parking spots -Collect cash/conduct card transactions for parking fees and maintain security of cash payments
Administrative Assistant	CIty Hall-Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 06, 2026 6:00 am - 12:00 pm	2	6
Administrative Assistant Duties: -Help prepare materials for event, such as handouts, and signage -Assisting with registration and distribution of vendor packets and parking passes -Answering Vendor questions, -Managing information while also ensuring a smooth and efficient event flow -Provide information to attendees about festival, map, and other relevant details - Manage lost & found items, assisting attendees in locating misplaced belongings -Be point of contact for attendees with minor issues -Answering phone calls as needed -Provide general event support by assisting with any other tasks as needed Requirements: -Minimum 16 years of age -Friendly with strong communication & interpersonal skills -Dependable and Flexible -Self- Directed -Ability to work effectively as a member of the team
Maintenance Crew	CIty Hall-Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 06, 2026 6:00 am - 1:00 pm	6	7
Maintenance Crew Duties: -Assist with setup and clean up -Keep festival grounds neat and clean, ensuring clean and safe environment of festival grounds -Assisting with stage setup -Assisting with trash removal -Providing general support for event operations such as transporting things from one point to another, or running basic errand within festival grounds -Provide information to visitors when asked -Usage of golf carts is possible -Utilization of walkie-talkies -Assist with providing breaks to Parking Staff Requirements: -Drivers License preferred, not required -Excellent people skills and willing to work with visitors of all ages throughout the event
Security	Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 06, 2026 6:00 am - 12:00 pm	10	6
Security Staff Duties -Assisting professional security and police staff with monitoring entry and exit points -Crowd control/management -Ensure safe environment by reporting suspicious activity -Greet and assisting attendees, by answering questions, providing directions -Assist with minor first aid or assisting with medical emergencies -Assist attendees with special needs and accommodations -Patrol on foot/or golf cart for preventative measures Requirements -Must be 21 or older -Excellent conflict resolutions skills -Excellent awareness of surroundings -Knowledge of basic/minor first aid (scraps/cuts) -Physically capable of walking for 4 or more hours -Physically able to bend, lift, and kneel without assistance
Administrative Assistant	CIty Hall-Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 06, 2026 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm	2	6
Administrative Assistant Duties: -Help prepare materials for event, such as handouts, and signage -Assisting with registration and distribution of vendor packets and parking passes -Answering Vendor questions, -Managing information while also ensuring a smooth and efficient event flow -Provide information to attendees about festival, map, and other relevant details - Manage lost & found items, assisting attendees in locating misplaced belongings -Be point of contact for attendees with minor issues -Answering phone calls as needed -Provide general event support by assisting with any other tasks as needed Requirements: -Minimum 16 years of age -Friendly with strong communication & interpersonal skills -Dependable and Flexible -Self- Directed -Ability to work effectively as a member of the team
Administrative Assistant	CIty Hall-Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 06, 2026 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm	2	6
Administrative Assistant Duties: -Help prepare materials for event, such as handouts, and signage -Assisting with registration and distribution of vendor packets and parking passes -Answering Vendor questions, -Managing information while also ensuring a smooth and efficient event flow -Provide information to attendees about festival, map, and other relevant details - Manage lost & found items, assisting attendees in locating misplaced belongings -Be point of contact for attendees with minor issues -Answering phone calls as needed -Provide general event support by assisting with any other tasks as needed Requirements: -Minimum 16 years of age -Friendly with strong communication & interpersonal skills -Dependable and Flexible -Self- Directed -Ability to work effectively as a member of the team
Security	Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 06, 2026 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm	10	6
Security Staff Duties -Assisting professional security and police staff with monitoring entry and exit points -Crowd control/management -Ensure safe environment by reporting suspicious activity -Greet and assisting attendees, by answering questions, providing directions -Assist with minor first aid or assisting with medical emergencies -Assist attendees with special needs and accommodations -Patrol on foot/or golf cart for preventative measures Requirements -Must be 21 or older -Excellent conflict resolutions skills -Excellent awareness of surroundings -Knowledge of basic/minor first aid (scraps/cuts) -Physically capable of walking for 4 or more hours -Physically able to bend, lift, and kneel without assistance
Security	Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 06, 2026 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm	10	7
Security Staff Duties -Assisting professional security and police staff with monitoring entry and exit points -Crowd control/management -Ensure safe environment by reporting suspicious activity -Greet and assisting attendees, by answering questions, providing directions -Assist with minor first aid or assisting with medical emergencies -Assist attendees with special needs and accommodations -Patrol on foot/or golf cart for preventative measures Requirements -Must be 21 or older -Excellent conflict resolutions skills -Excellent awareness of surroundings -Knowledge of basic/minor first aid (scraps/cuts) -Physically capable of walking for 4 or more hours -Physically able to bend, lift, and kneel without assistance
Maintenance Crew	CIty Hall-Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 06, 2026 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm	6	6
Maintenance Crew Duties: -Assist with setup and clean up -Keep festival grounds neat and clean, ensuring clean and safe environment of festival grounds -Assisting with stage setup -Assisting with trash removal -Providing general support for event operations such as transporting things from one point to another, or running basic errand within festival grounds -Provide information to visitors when asked -Usage of golf carts is possible -Utilization of walkie-talkies -Assist with providing breaks to Parking Staff Requirements: -Drivers License preferred, not required -Excellent people skills and willing to work with visitors of all ages throughout the event
Parking Staff	Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 06, 2026 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm	6	6
If you love making a positive first impression and can maintain an outgoing and friendly attitude while enjoying time in the sun, this is an excellent team to be a part of! Breaks will be provided throughout the day. Lunch will be provided for those volunteering more than 4 hours. Event Staff T-shirt and hat will also be provided. Duties include: - Greeting attendees entering/exiting parking grounds -Responsible for the direction and placement of vehicles into parking spots , and exiting from parking spots -Collect cash/conduct card transactions for parking fees and maintain security of cash payments
Administrative Assistant	CIty Hall-Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 07, 2026 6:00 am - 12:00 pm	2	6
Administrative Assistant Duties: -Help prepare materials for event, such as handouts, and signage -Assisting with registration and distribution of vendor packets and parking passes -Answering Vendor questions, -Managing information while also ensuring a smooth and efficient event flow -Provide information to attendees about festival, map, and other relevant details - Manage lost & found items, assisting attendees in locating misplaced belongings -Be point of contact for attendees with minor issues -Answering phone calls as needed -Provide general event support by assisting with any other tasks as needed Requirements: -Minimum 16 years of age -Friendly with strong communication & interpersonal skills -Dependable and Flexible -Self- Directed -Ability to work effectively as a member of the team
Maintenance Crew	CIty Hall-Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 07, 2026 6:00 am - 1:00 pm	6	7
Maintenance Crew Duties: -Assist with setup and clean up -Keep festival grounds neat and clean, ensuring clean and safe environment of festival grounds -Assisting with stage setup -Assisting with trash removal -Providing general support for event operations such as transporting things from one point to another, or running basic errand within festival grounds -Provide information to visitors when asked -Usage of golf carts is possible -Utilization of walkie-talkies -Assist with providing breaks to Parking Staff Requirements: -Drivers License preferred, not required -Excellent people skills and willing to work with visitors of all ages throughout the event
Security	Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 07, 2026 6:00 am - 12:00 pm	10	6
Security Staff Duties -Assisting professional security and police staff with monitoring entry and exit points -Crowd control/management -Ensure safe environment by reporting suspicious activity -Greet and assisting attendees, by answering questions, providing directions -Assist with minor first aid or assisting with medical emergencies -Assist attendees with special needs and accommodations -Patrol on foot/or golf cart for preventative measures Requirements -Must be 21 or older -Excellent conflict resolutions skills -Excellent awareness of surroundings -Knowledge of basic/minor first aid (scraps/cuts) -Physically capable of walking for 4 or more hours -Physically able to bend, lift, and kneel without assistance
Parking Staff	Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 07, 2026 7:00 am - 1:00 pm	6	6
If you love making a positive first impression and can maintain an outgoing and friendly attitude while enjoying time in the sun, this is an excellent team to be a part of! Breaks will be provided throughout the day. Lunch will be provided for those volunteering more than 4 hours. Event Staff T-shirt and hat will also be provided. Duties include: - Greeting attendees entering/exiting parking grounds -Responsible for the direction and placement of vehicles into parking spots -Collect cash/conduct card transactions for parking fees and maintain security of cash payments
Maintenance Crew	CIty Hall-Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 07, 2026 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm	6	6
Maintenance Crew Duties: -Assist with setup and clean up -Keep festival grounds neat and clean, ensuring clean and safe environment of festival grounds -Assisting with stage setup -Assisting with trash removal -Providing general support for event operations such as transporting things from one point to another, or running basic errand within festival grounds -Provide information to visitors when asked -Usage of golf carts is possible -Utilization of walkie-talkies -Assist with providing breaks to Parking Staff Requirements: -Drivers License preferred, not required -Excellent people skills and willing to work with visitors of all ages throughout the event
Parking Staff	Kimmswick, Mo.	Jun 07, 2026 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm	6	6
If you love making a positive first impression and can maintain an outgoing and friendly attitude while enjoying time in the sun, this is an excellent team to be a part of! Breaks will be provided throughout the day. Lunch will be provided for those volunteering more than 4 hours. Event Staff T-shirt and hat will also be provided. Duties include: - Greeting attendees entering/exiting parking grounds -Responsible for the direction and placement of vehicles into parking spots , and exiting from parking spots -Collect cash/conduct card transactions for parking fees and maintain security of cash payments

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

Name
Email
Phone
Gender
Age
Address
Emergency contacts
T-shirt size

Additional information

Do you have experience in this volunteer position?
Any additional skills or experience you want us to be aware of?
I release the festival organizers, the City of Kimmswick from liability for any injuries or damages incurred during my volunteer service subject to applicable laws and regulations.
I understand that I must undergo a background check if I am 18 or older before beginning a volunteer role. I consent to this process and will provide the necessary information.
I will indemnify and hold the City of Kimmswick harmless against any damages related to my volunteer activities.
Non-Employment Status: I acknowledge I am not an employee, agent, or contractor of the festival.
No Employee Benefits: I understand that I will not become eligible for any employment benefits as a result of my volunteer activities.
Volunteer Agreement: I agree to participate as a volunteer solely for my personal purposes, pleasure, or education.

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