Volunteer Jobs


Volunteer at the Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen


SET-UP:Responsible for loading and/or distributing Festival equipment. Also, putting up signs, tents, tables, etc., prior to Festival
Time: Any, from 6:00 am to 11:00 am
Reports to: Logistics Chair at Headquarters

STONE BRIDGE DRIVER EVENTS: This person is responsible for assisting with registration, gridding, and various other event needs.
Time: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Reports to: Chair of Specific SBD Event (below)
Founders' Tour: Ryan William Vineyard, Route 414, Burdett
Glenkhana: State Park Lot, 10th & Franklins Streets, Watkins Glen
Glenora Run: Glenora Wine Cellars, Route 14 N, Dundee
Hazlitt Sporting Roadster Tour: Havana Glen Park, Montour Falls (Begins @ 7:00 am)
Tour de Marque: Chateau Lafayette Reneau, Route 414, Hector
Concours d’Elegance: Watkins Glen State Park, Franklin St.
Concorso Speciale: Community Bank, N.A. Parking Lot, Watkins Glen
Vintage Motorcycle Rallye: Community Bank, N.A. Parking Lot, Watkins Glen
FLX Corvette Journey: Lafayette Park, 4th St., Watkins Glen (9:00 am Thursday September 7, 2023)

HQ RUNNERS: Responsible for running various errands as required during the Festival. Also includes hospitality.
Time: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Reports to: Headquarters Chair

MERCHANDISE SALES: Responsible for retail sales at Festival merchandise locations. Captains set up booths, provide pricing information, and inventory. Persons signing up for this job do the selling. Experience with cash register/ credit card processing helpful.
Time:10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Reports to: Headquarters

TRAFFIC/PARKING: This person is responsible for assisting Traffic Committee Chair with parking and gridding of vehicles in SBD Rolling Events and during the Tribute laps. RSI/SCCA Training is not required.
Time: 9 am to 6 pm
Reports to: Traffic Chair

FLAGGING & COMMUNICATION - RSI/SCCA TRAINED People who are RSI/SCCA trained are eiligible for positions around the old course as flagging and communications personnel during the Tribute laps. Responsible for keeping spectators off streets during Tributes laps. Props (whistles) are provided. People with this training are welcome to register for other jobs as well. However, all Flagging and Communications volunteers MUST have RSI/SCCA training.
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Reports to: Traffic Chair

CLEAN UP: This person is reponsible for assisting with clean up of Festival area. Trash removal, tables, tents, chairs are broken down and picked up for removal. Merchandise inventory is returned to headquarters, etc.
Time: 8:00 pm to Midnight
Reports to:Logistics Chair at Headquarters


NOTE: Staffing hours indicate hours of activity. Actual shift times/lengths may vary. All activities will take place on the day of the Festival unless noted.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Watkins Glen Promotions at 607-535-3003.

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