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When are selections going to be made?

ALL VOLUNTEERS must meet the minimum requirements and have completed an online registration prior to being contacted.

RETURNING VOLUNTEERS

  • Returning volunteers STILL NEED TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR 2024
  • Volunteers returning to the same committee will be assigned by April 12, 2017
  • Returning volunteers who signed up by April 5, 2017 and are requesting to change committees will be assigned by April 28, 2017. Requests will be considered under the same criteria as other returning volunteers: number of years with the Classic, date of registration and past performance.

NEW VOLUNTEERS

Starting late April, new volunteers will be contacted in the order they signed up and assigned accordingly. Please check your voicemail and email (be certain to check your spam/junk mailbox.)

New volunteers who signed up in March will be contacted by May 12, 2017.

New volunteers who signed up in April will be contacted by May 26, 2017.

New volunteers who sign up after May 1st can expect to be contacted sometime in June if positions are still available.

How will I be notified if I am selected as a volunteer?

Assignment emails will be sent out every other week starting April 12, 2017. However, you may click on the "Check My Status" button on the home page at any time to see if you have been assigned a committee. Be certain to check your spam/junk mailbox.

What kind of photo is required for my pass?

Returning volunteers, we have your picture on file, however you may submit an updated photo.

All new volunteers require a picture for their volunteer pass. Headshots can be taken from a smartphone. To submit your digital pass picture:

  • Photo must be sent as a JPEG or PDF
  • Photo must be more than 200KB and not exceed 3MB
  • Photo must be in color against a plain, white background, good lighting
  • Applicant must be the only subject in picture
  • Sunglasses and hats are not permitted

Email your photo to volunteer@aspenchamber.org. Please include your full name and phone number. Photos will be rejected if they do not meet the outlined criteria.

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What training is required for volunteers?

Mandatory volunteer training will be an online course. A link to the training will be sent to you by email in mid-May.

  • Training must be completed before Friday, June 9, 2017
  • Training must be complete prior to picking up your pass
  • Training will count toward volunteer commitment hours
  • It is the volunteer's responsibility to gain access to a computer to complete the training
  • Some volunteers will be required to attend meetings specific to their committee prior to the event

How can I pick up my pass?

Passes will be available for pick up at Volunteer Operations located at the pool level of the Mountain Chalet, 333 E. Durant, Aspen at the following times:

  • Tuesday, June 13, 2017 12pm-7pm
  • Wednesday, June 14, 2017 9am-7pm
  • Thursday, June 15, 2017 9am-7pm

PASSES MUST BE PICKED UP IN-PERSON DURING PICK UP HOURS ONLY.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS CANNOT BE MADE.

How do I retrieve my password?

If you have registered to volunteer for any year since the 2004 FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, you should already have an account with us.

Click here to retrieve your password.

How can I check my status?

You may click on the "Check My Status" button on the home page at any time to see if you have been assigned a committee. You will need your email and password from when you signed up.

Click here to Check My Status.

How do I contact the FOOD & WINE Volunteer Program?