Event Description:
Thank you for your interest. All volunteer spots have been filled as of Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Join us for the Taste of Jack London beer & food festival, a vibrant celebration of Oakland’s craft beer and culinary scene, co-hosted by the Jack London Improvement District and the Jack London Brewing District. This revamped version of our beloved Jack London Brewing District Block Party—now in its fourth year—features a fresh new location and an exciting new twist: food tastings from top local restaurants alongside incredible beer. Sip your way through unlimited samples from standout breweries like Cellarmaker Brewing, Original Pattern, Oakland United, Shapeshifters, and many more to be announced. Pair your pours with bites from neighborhood favorites like Xingones Cantina, Everett and Jones BBQ, Farmhouse Thai, and more. Choose a beer tasting ticket, a food tasting ticket—or go all in with both—and enjoy an unforgettable day in the heart of Jack London.
What we'll be doing:
Volunteers will be assigned to a variety of tasks including but not limited to:
- Event Set-up
- Crowd Control
- ID Check
- Merchandise Booth
- Ticketing
- Trash and Recycling
- Event Cleanup
What you should know:
You’ll receive a VIP tasting ticket for your time — enjoy the event responsibly!
Bring comfortable shoes, work gloves if necessary, sunscreen if you’re outdoors, a hat and a water bottle.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Where to Meet:
Meet at the BLOC15 event space 15 minutes before your shift to check in and receive your lanyard.
Jack London Improvement District:
The Jack London Improvement District is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to create, promote and maintain an inviting environment for people who visit, live, or work in the Jack London District, and build an inclusive and resilient commercial community that values the diverse history, economies, culture, and people of this place. Through programs focused on beautification, safety, and promotion, we foster economic vitality and quality-of-life in Oakland's unique, historic urban waterfront community.