Before we know it, the OC Fair will be upon us again. The largest OCWS fundraising effort of the year will be taking place for a total of 23 days, Wednesdays through Sundays, July 17 through Aug. 16.
Volunteering at The Courtyard is a unique and fun experience. All Courtyard volunteers handling wine in any capacity are required to be RBS (Responsible Beverage Server) certified through the ABC (Alcohol Beverage Commission) pursuant to fair requirements. RBS certification is required prior to signing up as a volunteer.
It is highly recommended that new members obtain RBS certification as soon as possible, so they are prepared when volunteer sign-ups open. This also applies to those renewing this year. All OCWS volunteers serving as managers, stewards, or servers must be RBS certified. Volunteers who serve exclusively as cashiers are not required to be certified; however, obtaining RBS certification allows access to a wider range of volunteer opportunities.
EMAIL US – To get started, just email Sue England at RBS@ocws.org and let her know you need RBS certification this year.
THREE-STEP PROCESS – More detailed instructions will be sent to you when you register.
1. Create an RBS account with Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
2. Take the online, self-paced course through the RBS provider that OCWS has selected.
3. Take a final quiz with ABC online and obtain the ABC certification, which is valid for three years. You are now ready to serve in the courtyard at the OC Fair.
PLEASE NOTE – Each OCWS member will need a valid individual email address that will be used to set up your account. Your own individual email address will be your username for the online system. Thank you so much for your volunteer efforts. You are what makes the OCWS the great success it is.
—Sue England, RBS Coordinator