Volunteer News! Oktoberfest!
Volunteers, the Festival is opening as planned. Yes, we still need volunteers, even for first weekend! In the evening on Saturday, the Main Food Tent doesn’t currently have enough people to open both steam tables. That means all those customers coming for schnitzel may have really long lines. It’s sort of the heart of the festival. Can you put in a few hours even if not the whole shift?
Looking for info on licenses to pour alcohol? Look near the bottom of the page in the Responsible Vendor section.
Here are some dates:
- October 13, 21. Schnitzeling! 2 more Wednesdays. From Make Larkin: We can use as many volunteers as we can get for breading schnitzels in the Main Food Kitchen (at the warehouse) on all three Wednesdays of Oktoberfest. It is not hard physical work and even older folks who can sit for a few hours and use their hands can help out a lot. We start at 10am each Wednesday morning (7, 14, 21 Oct) and go until at least six pm. People who have done it in the past seem to have a lot of fun, with a lot of gabbing going on mostly about the “lore of schnitzeling.” We can use people who only have an hour or two as long as they don’t mind getting their hands and arms – and sometimes their face – powdered with “schnitzel dust.” Anyone who can commit, have them email Mike Larkin at mikel1066@att.net. But “walk on’s” are also appreciated.
Some tips for the Volunteer Form
- Texts: You’ll get 1–2 text reminders per event (at the same time as emails). Emails include full details like shift times. To skip texts, leave your phone number blank. There’s also an optional box for future promotional texts — you don’t need to check this (we aren’t using this yet). You can also unsubscribe from text messages (see your text). Please do not unsubscribe from emails until after the event.
- Canceling Shifts: To cancel, click “Cancel RSVP” in your confirmation email. To rebook the exact same shift, please email the coordinators to ensure it processes correctly.
- Full Day Sign-Up: Want to volunteer all day? Some booths have a whole day shift from open time to close time. Just click one of those for the day. You do not have to select the smaller shifts for that day if you choose a whole day.
- You can click multiple shifts. You will get multiple emails — that’s normal.
- Questions?: Once you’ve applied, every email and text has a way to contact the volunteer coordinators. Or just email them at volunteer@deutscheshaus.org
Volunteer Forms for Oktoberfest
Volunteer forms are up! Click on the buttons below to explore the possibilities. As shifts fill up, they will disappear from the form.
Emails: Each volunteer must use their own email address. Sharing emails will cause registration errors (like 2 people become one and the husband has the wife’s name. Don’t do it!) If someone doesn’t have their own email, contact the volunteer coordinators for help at volunteer@deutscheshaus.org . We will add them manually.
News: Where we really need help this weekend*:
Saturday: Parking. 2nd Shift: Main Food Tent, Gate, Pizza, Warehouse, Imbiss
Form submissions accepted up to 1 hour before shift starts.
Booths that are mostly full are below. You can still check. Openings will be shown if there are cancellations or more people are needed.
Alcohol. We’ve had a tremendous response for the alcohol booths. We have closed the waiting lists. If there are cancellations they could reopen.
Das Sprachzelt. Wenn Sie diesen Text lesen können, sind Sie vielleicht daran interessiert, bei unserem Sprachzelt mitzumachen. Das Sprachzelt bietet Besuchern unseres Festes die Gelegenheit, Deutsch zu sprechen, ihre Sprachkenntnisse zu üben – auch wenn Sie die Sprache noch nicht fließend beherrschen – oder einfach die Schönheit der deutschen Sprache zu genießen. Zudem informieren wir auch über die vielfältigen Angebote des Deutschen Hauses, insbesondere über die Deutschkurse und das Kino. Wenn Sie Muttersprachler sind oder über Deutschkenntnisse auf C1-Niveau verfügen und Interesse haben, wenden Sie sich bitte unter dem Betreff „Sprachzelt” an Casey Fos foslaw@gmail.com.
Other assignments: Have you been recruited for a booth that isn’t here? Your captain will have a link or please email the volunteer coordinators to get a link: volunteer@deutscheshaus.org
Note: You’ll receive your assignment confirmation when you sign up, and again the day before your shift
Responsible Vendor License
A current Responsible Vendor (RV) permit is required to work in any booth serving alcohol at any Haus activity. We MUST have a copy of your permit on file BEFORE you can be scheduled. Old temporary or expired permits are not accepted — check your expiration date! Send your RV to the volunteer coordinator.
There are online classes (click on arrow points below). The in-person class at the Haus on has passed.
Bring a copy (paper or digital) with you when volunteering.
Need a Permit? How to get a Responsible Vendor (RV) License (Click to Expand)
The annual in-person class is on September 26 More Info here. But you can get certified online — get started at Louisiana ATC here. Follow the instructions below:
Select: Responsible Vendors tab
Select: Responsible Vendors. There is a list on online vendors that provide RV courses. The most used on-line courses are:
How to Print your Responsible Vendor (RV) License (Click to Expand)
It takes up to 21 business days after a class is completed for the license to be up on the ATC website. Licenses from classes taken in past years are already available. (You may need to create an account on the Louisiana ATC website)
According to the ATC website: Online Printing availability of your Responsible Vendor (RV) permits is currently unavailable. To obtain a copy of your ATC RV Server card, you may a send the request directly to ATCRV@atc.la.gov. In order for ATC to process the request, you MUST in your email the following information: your full name (the name as provided to your provider), your date of birth, and last four (4) digits of your social security number. Failure to provide all required information, or submitting your request to ATC’s complaint line will be rejected or further delay processing of your request.
They have been responding within about 1 business day.
The ATC website used to be able to print licenses right away. Hopefully, the function will be restored someday.
How to get your RV license on file at Deutsches Haus (Click to Expand)
The Volunteer Coordinator needs a copy of your license to keep on file before scheduling can be done for any booth serving alcohol. Send an electronic copy of your ATC RV license to the Volunteer Coordinator via email, volunteer@deutscheshaus.org. Instructions to print a copy of the ATC license are below.
If you sent a license to the Volunteer Coordinator for a prior festival, you do not need to send it again (until it expires and you renew)
Also, keep a copy of your permit (on your phone or on a piece of paper) with you any day you come to volunteer at the Fest in case the ATC comes for a visit.
Note: Having an RV permit does not guarantee you’ll only work in alcohol booths; you may also be assigned to other areas as needed.
Questions? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@deutscheshaus.org.
Lawn Team
We’re building a team of volunteers to help with weekly mowing, trimming, edging, and general yard care. The more hands we have, the easier (and faster) the job — and you’ll help save the Haus thousands in maintenance costs!
Want to pitch in? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@deutscheshaus.org.