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About
The 21st Annual BARCStoberfest is our biggest event of the year. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, BARCS will host 3,000 humans and 2,000 dogs at Patterson Park for a dynamic festival. The festival has A LOT of moving parts, and so the day is simply not possible without help from our volunteers!
WHAT TO WEAR: BARCS logo shirt, please!
PARKING: It's typical city parking, so please plan ahead. For the afternoon shifts, we HIGHLY recommend public transportation or a ride-sharing app.
Please note that some areas/activities of the festival are not listed on this signup sheet because the volunteering is already filled and/or the recruiting is being handled directly by volunteer leads.
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Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
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Teens & Older
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Shifts (32)
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Monday** Stuff Swag Bags | 10:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | 2490 Giles Road Baltimore, Maryland 21225 BARCS | 4/4 | Over |
1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Friday** Pack and Load Truck at the Shelter | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | 2490 Giles Road Baltimore, Maryland 21225 BARCS | Help PAC team pack and load the truck! Be at the forefront of the insanity unfolding. | 1/10 | Over |
| Baked Goods | 9:00am (ET) | 6:00pm (ET) | Drop off at BARCS by Friday, October 24 by 6pm OR brought directly to Patterson Park by 9am. All baked goods must be individually wrapped and labeled with allergens (nuts, dairy, vegan, etc.). | 12/50 | Over | |
| **Friday** Layout at Patterson Park | 5:00pm (ET) | 7:00pm (ET) | Meet directly at Patterson Park. | 2/2 | Over |
1 - 28 of 28 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor Greeter | 6:15am (ET) | 9:00am (ET) | Stationed right at the park entrance, you will help direct all of the vendors to the right area to unload! | 1/2 | Over | |
| Vendor Traffic + Directions | 6:15am (ET) | 9:00am (ET) | Volunteers will help guide vendors to their assigned spot and assist with them removing their vehicles from the park. | 1/2 | Over | |
| Problem Solvers | 6:30am (ET) | 3:00pm (ET) | This is an ALL day job where you will carry a staff walkie-talkie and help us keep the festival running smoothly! | 4/4 | Over | |
| Set Up | 6:30am (ET) | 10:00am (ET) | Volunteers can expect to be lifting and carrying objects that may be heavy! | 10/15 | Over | |
| Registration at 5K | 7:30am (ET) | 11:00am (ET) | Fast-paced and customer-facing! | 18/20 | Over | |
| Cat Adoptions Tent | 8:00am (ET) | 11:30am (ET) | Volunteers will answer questions about the application process and help to finalize applications. This shift will help with set up of the adoptions area. | 5/5 | Over | |
| Merch Sales/Info Table (Shift 1) | 8:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | You MUST be somewhat tech-savvy and comfortable downloading and using the PayPal Zettle App to work in this area! Or, if you aren't the checkout person, you should expect to be on your feet running shirt sizes from the boxes to the customers. Includes set up of merch table. | 5/6 | Over | |
| Shelter Cats Transport From BARCS to the Event | 8:00am (ET) | 10:00am (ET) | It's extra helpful if you are their ride both to and from the event. | 3/4 | Over | |
| Beer Garden Set Up | 8:30am (ET) | 11:00am (ET) | Get everything ready and set up in the beer garden. May be asked to carry cases of beer or other heavy drinks. | 4/4 | Over | |
| Cat Fosters (Shift 1) | 9:00am (ET) | 11:30am (ET) | BARCStoberfest results in a lot of adoptions each year! However, please know that about 2,000 owned dogs are on the premises too. The adoption tents have 4 sides and provide SOME sight-blocking, but this event is not the best one for foster animals who do not do well in high... | 3/6 | Over | |
| Kids' Tent | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | Includes set up and activities of Kids' Tent. Activities include crafts, coloring, button making, and story time. | 2/4 | Over | |
| Parade Marshall | 9:30am (ET) | 10:30am (ET) | Help line up animals safely prior to the parade. You will be walking amongst the group during the parade. | 4/6 | Over | |
| Foster Dogs | 10:00am (ET) | 2:00pm (ET) | Patterson Park Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21213 | This event is suited only for non-reactive foster dogs, as there are about 1,000 owned dogs in attendance. Foster dogs and their fosters may come to the park any time during the event and check in at the adoption area. | 3/10 | Over |
| Pup Cup Station | 10:00am (ET) | 2:00pm (ET) | 2/2 | Over | ||
| Beer Garden Pouring | 10:15am (ET) | 3:00pm (ET) | Pour beer at a station to guests. | 11/12 | Over | |
| Beer Garden Sales | 10:15am (ET) | 3:00pm (ET) | Sell drink tickets and snacks to guests. | 5/5 | Over | |
| Photo Booth Photographer | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Will be stationed at our photo booth. Must bring your own camera. | 1/2 | Over | |
| BARCS'cade (Shift 1) | 11:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | Help run the BARCS'cade (human slot machine). | 1/4 | Over | |
| Cat Adoptions Tent | 11:30am (ET) | 3:00pm (ET) | Volunteers will answer questions about the application process and help to finalize applications. | 5/5 | Over | |
| Cat Fosters (Shift 2) | 11:30am (ET) | 2:00pm (ET) | BARCStoberfest results in a lot of adoptions each year! However, please know that about 2,000 owned dogs are on the premises too. The adoption tents have 4 sides and provide SOME sight-blocking, but this event is not the best one for foster animals who do not do well in high... | 2/6 | Over | |
| Kids' Tent | 11:30am (ET) | 2:30pm (ET) | Includes teardown and activities of Kids' Tent. Activities include crafts, coloring, button making, and story time. | 1/4 | Over | |
| Costume Contest Staging | 12:00pm (ET) | 2:00pm (ET) | Traffic control backstage and on stage! | 3/4 | Over | |
| Merch Sales/Info Table (Shift 2) | 12:00pm (ET) | 3:30pm (ET) | You MUST be somewhat tech-savvy and comfortable downloading and using the PayPal Zettle App to work in this area! Or, if you aren't the checkout person, you should expect to be on your feet running shirt sizes from the boxes to the customers. Includes teardown of merch table. | 3/6 | Over | |
| Photo Booth Photographer | 12:30pm (ET) | 2:30pm (ET) | Will be stationed at our photo booth. Must bring your own camera. | 2/2 | Over | |
| BARCS'cade (Shift 2) | 1:00pm (ET) | 3:00pm (ET) | Help run the BARCS'cade (human slot machine). | 2/4 | Over | |
| Shelter Cats Transport From Event Back to BARCS | 2:00pm (ET) | 3:00pm (ET) | It's extra helpful if you are their ride both to and from the event. | 2/4 | Over | |
| Tear Down | 2:00pm (ET) | 4:00pm (ET) | At the end of a super long day, you can be the heroes that help keep our staff from falling over! | 8/15 | Over | |
| Unloading Back at BARCS | 5:00pm (ET) | 6:30pm (ET) | 2490 Giles Road Baltimore, Maryland 21225 BARCS | At the end of a super long day, you can be the heroes that help keep our staff from falling over! | 3/5 | Over |
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