Volunteers
Want to connect with passionate food lovers, local chefs, and industry experts?
Join us as a volunteer for the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE) — a week-long celebration of cooking classes, wine tastings, chef panels, and unforgettable dinners.
Volunteers are the heart of SBCE. Your support helps us create meaningful experiences for over 2,000 guests, chefs, winemakers, farmers, and food enthusiasts from across Santa Barbara County and beyond.
Volunteer Perks
✨ Work two shifts on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday (2–5 PM) and receive a free ticket to the Grand Wine Tasting on May 17th.
✨ Or, work one shift on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday (10 AM–4 PM) to receive your ticket.
Volunteer Availability
Please select all shifts you are available to work (exact assignment times will be confirmed in advance):
Monday, May 12, 2025 – 2:00–5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – 2:00–5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 2:00–5:00 PM
Thursday, May 15, 2025 – 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Thursday, May 15, 2025 – 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Friday, May 16, 2025 – 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Friday, May 16, 2025 – 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Saturday, May 17, 2025 – 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Saturday, May 17, 2025 – 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Who We’re Looking For
- Friendly, dependable, and excited to be part of the culinary scene
- Able to commit to a 3–5 hour shift between May 12–17, 2025
- Willing to complete a quick volunteer application
Who We’re Looking For
- Friendly, dependable, and excited to be part of the culinary scene
- Able to commit to a 3–5 hour shift between May 12–17, 2025
- Willing to complete a quick volunteer application
Need to Cancel?
If you can’t make your shift, just let us know as early as possible so we can plan accordingly. Please email us at info@sbce.events.