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Ribs & Ragtime is the Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s annual outdoor summer fundraiser. It combines delicious barbecue food with lively entertainment. Held on the museum grounds, proceeds supporting the museum’s preservation and educational initiatives.
We are currently preparing for this year’s Ribs & Ragtime event, taking place on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make it a great success!
We have two volunteer shifts available:
Event Setup: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Event Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM (approx.)
Event Setup duties may include:
- Setting up canopies, chairs, and tables
- Preparing event spaces and equipment
- Assisting with general setup tasks as needed
Volunteer duties during the event may include:
- Serving meals to our guests
- Clearing tables
- Cleaning up after the event
- Assisting with other tasks as assigned
A meal will be provided for all volunteers.
If you're available and interested in volunteering for either or both shifts, please let us know as soon as possible. Once we receive your confirmation, we’ll follow up with more details and instructions.
Thank you for your support — we truly couldn’t do it without you!
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