Thank you!

I just wanted to give you a big thank you😁 for all your hard work at this year’s Sea Otter Classic (SOC). Pouring beer is not an easy thing to do! You get beer on your hands, you get dusty, and most of us are not used to standing all day, however it can be fun interacting with other volunteers and the international crowd the SOC attracts.  

Thanks to your help, we are able to continue to support our community and international projects like the Las Granadillas Water project in El Salvador and the Everett Alvarez High School Top 100 dinner.  

Thanks again and we’ll keep in touch!

Robert Mendoza
President 2023/2024

volunteer to pour beer at the Sea Otter Classic!

Thursday April 18th through Sunday April 21st

If you are looking to volunteer to pour beer at the 2024 Sea Otter Classic, you are in the right place!

For the 16th+ year, Salinas Steinbeck Rotary Club is managing the pouring of beer at the Sea Otter Classic (SOC) in partnership with the Sea Otter Classic Foundation and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. This one of the Clubs major events and 100% of the proceeds go towards the Club’s international and local club projects. We thank you in advance for volunteering.

Follow the instructions below to help you go right to the beer pouring shifts!

Thank you and see you soon!
Steinbeck Rotary Club Sea Otter Classic Committee

Please follow the instructions below!

#1 - At the top of the page, enter "rotary" in the text box next to "Have a password? See the example picture below. 

#2 - When you get to the “Your Information” part of the form (see the picture example below) click the dropdown arrow to open up the pick list, than select Salinas Steinbeck Rotary Club!! If you leave this field as blank, an Admin will update this to a later date to Steinbeck Rotary Club.  

#3 - ALERT: Your automated confirmation email will most likely be filtered and sent to your SPAM folder. This is an important email so please find it and move it to your inbox. 
Thank you and let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks and have fun!
Robert Mendoza
President 2023/2024

frequently asked questions

Who is Steinbeck Rotary and why volunteer?
Steinbeck Rotary Club is an active service organization and we enjoy volunteering and being personally in touch with our service projects. Proceeds earned from the Sea Otter Classic will go towards helping our community.

How do I get to the event?
We suggest you sign-up for our shuttle that leaves from the Toro Park 7-11 parking lot. Seating is limited and you MUST RSVP in advance. Make sure to check the box on the volunteer form that you will be needed a shuttle ride and we will call you if we have any questions. Email us at info@steinbeckrotary.org if you have any questions.

How do I get into the event?
We will give you a cool rubber wrist band that will get you into the event. We will coordinate with you over email. If you are taking the shuttle, the van drivers usually have bracelets. You can always email us and if you have any questions.

Who can volunteer?
Anyone over 21 can volunteer. This is not just for Steinbeck Rotarians! Friends, locals, visiting Rotarians, relatives, co-workers are eligible to sign-up. Again, you must be at least 21 years of age at the time of signup.

Do I need to have an ABC "Responsible Beverage Service Training" certificate in order to pour beer?
You do not need an ABC card to serve as long as there is one person at the booth with a RBSC certificate. Please let us know is you have a ABC card. Click here to register and complete the course if you would like to earn your card. It will take between 2-4 hours to complete. You need to be at least 21 years of age and you must have your ID on you at all times.

Once inside the event, where do we meet up?
Everyone must meet up at the main Sierra Nevada beer garden. You will then be assigned to a booth!!

Pro Tips!

1. All shifts, check in with Kimber at the Main Beer Garden before going to your booth.

2. Bring your own hand towel!!! Beer will be spilled and your hands will get wet. Bring a towel.

3. Wear comfortable shoes, that you can get dirty, like hiking boots.  

4. If you are driving yourself, give yourself at least 30 minutes to hike from the parking lots to the beer garden. No joke! 

We encourage cashless forms of payment or digital transactions for passes and merchandise. Point of sale systems will be sanitized regularly.

Volunteer Contact: Mark Kimber at info@steinbeckrotary.org.

Feel free to volunteer for more than one shift! Tell your family and friends!