LABOR DAY WEEKEND
SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2026
Copernicus Center, rain or shine

Become a Volunteer

Join the Taste of Polonia Festival team and help us create an unforgettable experience for thousands of attendees! As a volunteer, you’ll gain valuable experience, meet new people, and contribute to a beloved community event. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available, from assisting with event setup and operations to providing customer service and engaging with festival-goers.
Ready to make a difference?
Sign up to volunteer today!

Volunteer Descriptions

Check-in Volunteers: All performers, vendors, children’s groups, and volunteers are processed through the check-in office inside the Copernicus Center. You will assist with administrative logging, tracking, and information dissemination as well as conveying messages to other staff and volunteers.

Casino Volunteers: MUST BE 21 OR OVER. The casino volunteer will follow the various duties assigned by the casino manager. This may involve card dealing or other casino related games. Further “personal information” will be required at a later date; as the state requires formal paperwork.

Administrative Volunteers: (Needed before and/or during the festival) This position will involve general office work, but mostly phone work. Many patrons call with general questions BEFORE and during the festival.

Kid’s Stage Volunteers: Numerous children’s groups will be performing at various time intervals throughout the fest. Each group will have adult chaperons, but “kids will be kids” and additional adult management is required.

Translators: (Needed Year Round: Polish, Spanish, Hungarian, Farsi) Do you speak Polish or any other language? We serve a multilingual community and often need translations of many types. This job can also be done from your home.

Social Media Volunteers: Post messages & photographer’s pictures to our social media accounts.

Join Our Volunteer Team

Help us make the Taste of Polonia Festival unforgettable! Volunteering offers a fun way to be part of Chicago's vibrant cultural celebration, meet new friends, and enjoy the festival's activities firsthand. Sign up today and be part of the excitement!