Work hard. Party harder.
Join the team that helps bring Portland’s premier cigar and soul festival to life. There are seven volunteer shifts available. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for more than one shift if they choose.
Volunteer Perks:
RCCS Volunteer T-shirt
Complimentary General Admission ticket(s)
Exclusive RCCS Festival Tumbler filled with Hand-Crafted Signature Cocktail or Mocktail
Light Snacks (during select shifts)
Behind-the-scenes access to Portland’s most soulful summer weekend
Available Shifts, Responsibilities & Benefits:
Friday, July 10th
Shift 1: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Friday Morning Set-Up Crew
Responsibilities: Venue setup / Light physical labor (tables, signage, decor)
Benefits:
- RCCS Volunteer T-shirt Exclusive RCCS Festival Tumbler, Light snacks/water during shift
- Complimentary GA Ticket to the Liquid Gold Experience (Fri, July 10 | 6P – 9P)
Shift 2: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday Night Liquid Gold Experience Event Team Responsibilities: Registration check-in / Assisting with guest services & vendor support
Benefits:
- RCCS Volunteer T-shirt, Exclusive RCCS Festival Tumbler with signature cocktail included, Water & Light Snacks during shift
- Complimentary GA Ticket to Rose Smoke Soirée (Sat, July 11 | 4P-9P)
Shift 3: 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM Brooklyn Caretta After Party Team Responsibilities: After party registration check-in, guest flow support, light closing support
Benefits:
- RCCS Volunteer T-shirt, Exclusive RCCS Festival Tumbler with signature cocktail included, Water & Light Snacks during shift
- Complimentary GA Ticket to Rose Smoke Soirée (Sat, July 11 | 4P-9P)
Saturday, July 11th
Shift 4: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday Morning Set-Up Crew
Responsibilities: Event setup (Vendor Village, Light physical labor (tables, signage, decor)
Benefits:
- RCCS Volunteer T-shirt, Exclusive RCCS Festival Tumbler with signature cocktail included, Water & Light Snacks during shift
- Complimentary GA Ticket to Rose Smoke Soiree (Fri, July 10 | 6P-9P)
Shift 5: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday Rose Smoke Soiree Event Team A
Responsibilities: Registration check-in, runner duties, merchandise booth assistance
Benefits:
- RCCS Volunteer T-shirt, Exclusive RCCS Festival Tumbler with signature cocktail included, Water & Light Snacks during shift
- Complimentary GA Ticket to the Liquid Gold Experience (Fri, July 10 | 6P-9P)
- Complimentary entry to the Friday After Party (Fri, July 10 | 10P-1A)
Shift 6: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday Rose Smoke Soiree Event Team B
Responsibilities: Registration check-in, runner duties, merchandise booth assistance, take down support
Benefits:
- RCCS Volunteer T-shirt, Exclusive RCCS Festival Tumbler with signature cocktail included, Water & Light Snacks during shift
- Complimentary GA Ticket to the Liquid Gold Experience
- Complimentary entry to the Friday After Party (Fri, July 10 | 10P-1A)
Shift 7: 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM Brooklyn Caretta After Party Team Responsibilities: After party registration check-in, guest flow support, light closing support
Benefits:
- RCCS Volunteer T-shirt, Exclusive RCCS Festival Tumbler with signature cocktail included, Water & Light Snacks during shift
- Complimentary GA Ticket to the Liquid Gold Experience (Fri, July 10 | 6P-9P)
- Complimentary entry to the Friday After Party (Fri, July 10 | 10P-1A)
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Positive, professional energy
Ability to be on your feet and interact with guests
Comfortable with light lifting and fast-paced event environments
Team players who show up ready to work and vibe
All volunteers must be 21+
Volunteer Dress Code (During Event Hours):
Friday: Shades of Gold & Tan
Saturday: Shades of Red & Pink
While setting up or taking down, feel free to wear casual, comfortable clothing appropriate for light labor and moving around. Please bring a change of clothes if needed to align with the event dress code once doors open.
If you are selected as a volunteer, you will receive a confirmation email and an invitation to the volunteer orientation.