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Originally Posted by mklinker
......and you get free food......what could be better?
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Originally Posted by Koko Ed
Really GOOD free food (especially at the championships)!
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i think there should be another thread devoted to finding which event has the BEST Volunteer Food. Food sometimes is a good example of exceptional attention to detail by the event planning committee.
Smoky Mountain was exceptional (great variety of bbq, menu changed daily), Buckeye is usually above average, Pittsburgh was mostly hot dogs, Lake Superior/Northern Lights is ok, I think I remember a lot of pasta, District Events generally don't have exceptional food, but since they are shorter events you don't eat as much, 3 days of regional events mean you get to eat a lot. Some off seasons have exceptional food, others do pizza and call it quits easily. I've heard from a couple of volunteers that Hawaii, Wisconsin and Las Vegas have had some of the best food around.
Food is also a year to year thing, sometimes its good sometimes your stuck with the venue that is hosting the event, but the event committee usually gets to pick the menu. Day to Day variety is key.
Running a new event and need to grow your volunteer base? Have exceptional food and you'll have a happy staff. Field side cookie delivery service is a bonus.
As for volunteering at an event your team is at, try the food, if its good stick around, or stick around because you like it. Then excuse yourself from any decisions where there are conflicts of interest, your fellow volunteers are allowed to ask for your help, but let them make the call.