BreyerFest Park Volunteer Policy – 2023

BreyerFest Volunteers are at the heart of the BreyerFest experience. You are critical to the successful execution of this event.  Volunteers have a tremendous responsibility because you are not only responsible for the successful completion of your appointed task(s), but by agreeing to participate, are also actively engaged in public relations for the entire model horse hobby! Breyer is grateful to everyone who works as a Volunteer at BreyerFest and hopes that it is a rewarding experience for you.  We could not do it without you!

To ensure that the experience is equally satisfying to all, the following outlines the various policies and guidelines that will be followed in 2023 for our second annual hybrid BreyerFest.  This policy is specific to volunteers supporting us at the in-person event in Lexington, KY, July 14-16, 2023.  Questions should be directed to our BreyerFest Park Volunteer Coordinator, Laura Voll at voll.laura@gmail.com or 608-219-5151.

• Participation and Volunteering
  1. Volunteers that are actively “on the clock” may NOT participate in BreyerFest events simultaneously. For example, you cannot volunteer for the Store and shop at the same time.
  2. Volunteers are selected by the BreyerFest Volunteer Coordinator and only pre-selected volunteers will be eligible for volunteer benefits.

• Volunteers will be provided with:
  1. One (1) Celebration Model, Bravour 54
  2. One (1) Volunteer t-shirt that must be worn during your volunteer shift
  3. One (1) lunch voucher to be used at Kentucky Horse Park concessions 

• Behavior and Decorum
  1. It goes without saying that while representing Breyer; all volunteers are encouraged to act in an appropriate and professional way with clean and tidy attire.
  2. Park Volunteers are expected to be well-versed in the locations and schedule of the event. Event Programs and specifics will be provided well in advance of the event weekend for review.
     1. Park Volunteers will be paired with a “Hobby Volunteer” to answer all questions specific to the model horse hobby and model specific questions.

Event Staffing Hours

Friday, July 14 - 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 15 - 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 16 - Sun 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Positions Descriptions

Model Distribution (Special Run Line Tent and Event Model Handout Tent):BreyerFest features several categories of models, most of which are exclusive to the event. Ticket holders have been provided redemption tickets to be turned in at the event to claim various models. Model Distribution Volunteers will check redemption tickets for authenticity and confirm they are being redeemed in the correct area.  Once confirmed, volunteers are to collect and tear in half all tickets as models are claimed. 

Help Desk: BreyerFest welcomes thousands of new fans to the Kentucky Horse Park each year. Park Volunteers in this area will assist with orienting guests to specific event locations, shuttle stops and schedules, KHP landmarks, etc. 

Craft and Activity Center: Volunteers for the CAC will work with children and adults in the craft tent at the Horse Park and assist with various craft projects, including Stablemate painting and enamel pin painting.  These activities are free to all children and adults attending BreyerFest.