Volunteers are the key to bringing the magic to this wonderful day. The Volunteer Center at United Way and the Feast of Sharing Leadership Committee work hard to ensure that the right number of volunteers are in the right place at the right time, and to make your experience gratifying and memorable. The Volunteer Center wishes to thank all the volunteers who make this event possible.

Please note:

• Volunteers please enter through the Volunteer entrance located at Market Street at the Lila Cockrell entrance.
• Each shift begins with an orientation session. Volunteers are requested to arrive at least 15 minutes BEFORE their shift begins so they can register and assemble in the Ballroom. All volunteers must attend the orientation.
• Parents please be sure to keep your children with you at all times. Children should not be left alone in any area of the H-E-B Feast of Sharing.

We will provide a coat-check for volunteers but CANNOT accept any purses, bags, backpacks, or duffels.  Please keep your valuables with you at all times.

Please be patient during your shift as there may be periods that will be slower depending on the area that you are working, the turnover of the guests at the event, and their associated needs. 

Also, please be flexible as you may be asked to work at different volunteer areas if the need arises due to various circumstances.

Please allow extra time when arriving downtown for parking. Suggested parking options include:

• Grand Hyatt
• Convention Center Garage
• Tower of Americas
• Marriott Riverwalk
• The Shops at River Center

Other options include FREE VIA bus rides to the event. Plus other ride share opportunities include Uber and Lyft.