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Ales for Trails

Fri September 5, 2025 Billings, MT 59106 US Directions

All Volunteers

Activities & Games

September 5, 2025

Details

Monitor, setup and tear down beer pong, cornhole and other game activities. Ensure buckets and game pieces are placed correctly for each new game.

NOTE: Second shift volunteers will be allowed in 30 minutes prior to their shift. Those who WORK the entire second shift will receive a voucher for a complimentary ticket to Ales for Trails 2026.

Location

Near Pavilion and Amphitheater.

Friday Set Up Team

September 5, 2025

Details

Volunteers in this position will assist in setting up the venue prior to the event. There may be some heavy lifting involved.

Front Gate Team High Priority

September 5, 2025

Details

In this position you may be asked to sell tickets, take tickets, check ID, manage the event entrance area/crowd management, work the security lines and direct event attendees and/or handout the signature glasses while guests are entering.

Location

ZooMontana entrance

Ice Delivery

September 5, 2025

Details

You deliver ice to the beer vendors as needed. There maybe some heavy lifting involved.

Parking Lot Attendants

September 5, 2025

Details

Lot attendants help direct event participants into parking areas and manage the process. There will be two parking lots this year to watch over and take care of all vehicles in parking areas around the Zoo. They maintain order and direct vehicles within of the parking area as needed. You might be asked to assist in getting guests from parking lots needing a ride to the event front gate and back.

Raffle Sellers

September 5, 2025

Details

Sell raffle tickets to guests. First shift, work the VIP table selling raffle tickets. Second shift, circulate around event in pairs to help sell raffle tickets. If roaming, you will have a raffle sign up stick to hold.

NOTE: Second shift volunteers will be allowed in 30 minutes prior to their shift. Those who WORK the entire second shift will receive a voucher for a complimentary ticket to Ales for Trails 2026.

Rock the Bike Mixer

September 5, 2025

Details

TIPS Certification required. The job entails, adding seltzer or wine to the mixer on the bikes and instructing the participant how the Rock Bike works.

TIPS CERTIFICATION TRAINING > Local training happening 5 times this year and will be $15 per person - must attend one if valid certificate is not on record with Billings TrailNet.

Please pick one:
Tuesday, June 17th - 6:00pm
Saturday, June 28th - 8:30am
Monday, July 14th - 6:00pm
Sunday, July 20th - 1:00pm
Thursday, August 14th - 6:00pm

*Details will be emailed to you after signing up or reach out to corrina@billingstrailnet.org if you have questions.

NOTE: Second shift volunteers will be allowed in 30 minutes prior to their shift. Those who WORK the entire second shift will receive a voucher for a complimentary ticket to Ales for Trails 2026.

Rovers

September 5, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Maintain garbage cans around the perimeter of the event. Check beer tables needs: overflow buckets and table rags. Maintain cleanliness of tables in pavilions and check grounds for trash to pickup.

Silent Disco

September 5, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will check in participants to the Silent Disco area by handing them headphones. Before the guest exits, volunteers will take headphones from guest and wipe them down. At the end of the night, headphones need to be accounted for and organized into the shipment tote.

Tap Pullers High Priority

September 5, 2025

Details

Serve beer from various vendors during the event. THIS POSITION REQUIRES TIPS CERTIFICATION.

Upon arrival, you will be assigned to a vendor to assist them throughout your shift. Tasks including but not limited to:
-Pulling beer at 6 oz per glass
-Monitoring ice
-Keeping area tidy
-Engaging with guests
-Encouraging guests to vote for their favorite beer of choice

TIPS CERTIFICATION TRAINING > Local training happening 5 times this year and will be $15 per person - must attend one if valid certificate is not on record with Billings TrailNet.

Please pick one:
Tuesday, June 17th - 6:00pm
Saturday, June 28th - 8:30am
Monday, July 14th - 6:00pm
Sunday, July 20th - 1:00pm
Thursday, August 14th - 6:00pm

*Details will be emailed to you after signing up or reach out to corrina@billingstrailnet.org if you have questions.

NOTE: Second shift volunteers will be allowed in 30 minutes prior to their shift. Those who WORK the entire second shift will receive a voucher for a complimentary ticket to Ales for Trails 2026.

Tear Down Team High Priority

September 5, 2025

Details

Tear Down Team members will be responsible to help take down VIP Event at 7:00pm as well as taking down games and activities at dusk. At the end of the night, the tear down team will help vendors load up their items, put away tables and chairs in pavilion, load BTN items into the trailer, clean up garbage and empty bins during the event.

Location

ZooMontana

Thursday Set Up Team High Priority

September 4, 2025

Details

Volunteers in this position will help setup the venue on Thursday, the day before the event. There may be some heavy lifting involved.

Location

ZooMontana

VIP Event

September 5, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

This position will help ensure the VIP event runs smoothly, which could include servicing food/alcohol, working with guests, and supporting setup and clean up.

This position requires volunteers to serve wine, and water to event attendees. THIS POSITION REQUIRES TIPS CERTIFICATION.

TIPS CERTIFICATION TRAINING > Local training happening 5 times this year and will be $15 per person - must attend one if valid certificate is not on record with Billings TrailNet.

Please pick one:
Tuesday, June 17th - 6:00pm
Saturday, June 28th - 8:30am
Monday, July 14th - 6:00pm
Sunday, July 20th - 1:00pm
Thursday, August 14th - 6:00pm

*Details will be emailed to you after signing up or reach out to corrina@billingstrailnet.org if you have questions.

Wine Server

September 5, 2025

Details

This position requires volunteers to serve wine, and water to event attendees. THIS POSITION REQUIRES TIPS CERTIFICATION.

TIPS CERTIFICATION TRAINING > Local training happening 5 times this year and will be $15 per person - must attend one if valid certificate is not on record with Billings TrailNet.

Please pick one:
Tuesday, June 17th - 6:00pm
Saturday, June 28th - 8:30am
Monday, July 14th - 6:00pm
Sunday, July 20th - 1:00pm
Thursday, August 14th - 6:00pm

*Details will be emailed to you after signing up or reach out to corrina@billingstrailnet.org if you have questions.

Other Tasks

Beer Competition Assistant Medium Priority

September 5, 2025

Details

You will be assisting behind the scenes with the beer competition. You will need to pour beer, keep notes, and help the Lead Beer Competition Coordinator. Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES TIPS CERTIFICATION.

TIPS CERTIFICATION TRAINING > Local training happening 5 times this year and will be $15 per person - must attend one if valid certificate is not on record with Billings TrailNet.

Please pick one:
Tuesday, June 17th - 6:00pm
Saturday, June 28th - 8:30am
Monday, July 14th - 6:00pm
Sunday, July 20th - 1:00pm
Thursday, August 14th - 6:00pm

*Details will be emailed to you after signing up or reach out to corrina@billingstrailnet.org if you have questions.

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