Volunteer for Roux Week 2025

Roux is back October 6–12, and we need our community to help make Portland’s most delicious week of the year come alive. From pop-up dinners to trivia nights to the big Powerhouse & Secret Sauce panel, this citywide celebration of women in food & bev is fueled by the energy of incredible volunteers (aka you ✨).

When you give your time, you’re not just keeping things running smoothly—you’re helping spotlight women-owned businesses and raising funds for Xcelerate Women. (Fun fact: some shifts include helping at the Alaska Airlines raffle table—100% of raffle ticket sales benefit our programs!)

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Where You Can Jump In

Here’s a taste of the roles available:

• Friday, Oct. 3 @ Goat Blocks → Gift bag assembly
• Monday, Oct. 6 @ L’ECHELLE PARTY → Event set-up + guest check-in
• Tuesday, Oct. 7 @ Trivia Nights (Dear Sandy & The Sports Bra) → Guest check-in + raffle support
• Thursday, Oct. 9 @ Better Days Café → Volunteer roles TBD
• Friday, Oct. 10 @ Farag’s at Güero → Event set-up, guest check-in, breakdown
• Saturday, Oct. 11 @ The Redd → Set-up, check-in, raffle, and event support throughout the day
• Sunday, Oct. 12 @ The Redd → Set-up, check-in, raffle, breakdown

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Why Volunteer?

• Get behind-the-scenes access to Portland’s most buzzworthy food & bev festival
• Connect with inspiring women business owners, chefs, and creatives
• Directly support Xcelerate Women by helping us raise funds through the raffle

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👉 Ready to sign up?
Check out the full list of volunteer shifts and grab your spot here: Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet

Thank you for stepping up to make Roux Week unforgettable. 💫

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