Youngstown Oktoberfest 2026
Saturday, September 19 2026
Volunteers Needed for Autism Society of Mahoning Valley's Youngstown Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Penguin City Brewing, Downtown Youngstown
Event hosted by: Autism Society of Mahoning Valley, Event benefits programs for local autism families in the Mahoning Valley!
September 19th Volunteers - Event Day we will need volunteers from 9am-1am at Penguin City Brewing. Shifts will be for 3 hours. If you are able to volunteer for additional shifts it is greatly appreciated.
**If we need you in another area, we may need to move some volunteers, but we will do our best to keep volunteers for the area they prefer.
General setup
Tables & chairs
Decorations
Signage installation
Vendor assistance
Stage setup assistance
Ticket sales
Check-in
Wristbands
Information
Children's activities
Sensory-friendly space
Autism information
Runner
Relief breaks
Emergency assistance
General support
Volunteer check-in
Break coordination
Shift management
Volunteer questions
Stein Holding Contest
Pretzel Toss
Chicken Dance
Beer Belly Contest
Brat Eating Contest
Yodeling Contest
Runner
Relief breaks
Emergency assistance
General support
Ticket sales
Check-in
Wristbands
Information
Children's activities
Sensory-friendly space
Autism information
Volunteer check-in
Break coordination
Shift management
Volunteer questions
Stein Holding Contest
Pretzel Toss
Chicken Dance
Beer Belly Contest
Brat Eating Contest
Yodeling Contest
Runner
Relief breaks
Emergency assistance
General support
Stein Holding Contest
Pretzel Toss
Chicken Dance
Beer Belly Contest
Brat Eating Contest
Yodeling Contest
Ticket sales
Check-in
Wristbands
Information
Children's activities
Sensory-friendly space
Autism information
Ticket sales
Check-in
Wristbands
Information
Performer check-in
Stage assistance
Hospitality
Runner
Stein Holding Contest
Pretzel Toss
Chicken Dance
Beer Belly Contest
Brat Eating Contest
Yodeling Contest
Stock support
Ice runs
Runner assistance
Beverage support
Tables & chairs
Decorations
Signage removal
Vendor assistance
Equipment loading
Trash removal
Grounds Cleanup
Recycling
Final Walkthrough
Equipment Organization
Contact potential sponsors
Follow up with businesses
Secure in-kind donations
Sponsor packet assembly
Sponsor recognition preparation
Contest coordinator
Entertainment scheduling
Recruit judges
Recruit contest participants
Performer communication
Prize coordination
Vendor recruitment
Vendor communications
Vendor application processing
Vendor layout planning
Basket raffle donations
Silent auction procurement
Prize collection
Donation requests
50/50 planning
Autism information table planning
Family ambassador recruitment
Sensory area planning
Family outreach
Contact the event organizers: Robin Suzelis