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Volunteers

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival rely on the time and talent of our volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact us.

  • Matthew Kritis

    2020 Featured Volunteer

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    Matthew Kritis

    2020 Featured Volunteer

    Originally from St. Louis, Matthew relocated to Naples in 2013. He shares his mother’s mission to help those less fortunate, especially children, and has been volunteering with NCEF for three years. With his background in visual art, fashion, design and presentation, his expertise is highly prized in the creation of the overall aesthetic and the live set-up for the yearly Naples Winter Wine Festival’s auction lot display room at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort.

    Each season, Matthew looks forward to reuniting with the other dedicated, talented volunteers and NCEF staff as preparations for the Festival begin anew and continue through January.

    With how busy he is, it is no surprise to learn that if Matthew could have any one superpower, teleportation would be his choice. He would treasure the opportunity to ‘pop’ around the world visiting beloved friends without sacrificing valuable time traveling. The ability to teleport would also afford him more time to volunteer with an additional charity he is passionate about, the American Cancer Society,

    “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” -Dolly Parton

  • Since 2001…

    We have raised over $212 million for children’s charities in Southwest Florida, with auction proceeds going directly to programs that support underprivileged and at-risk children of Collier County. This is a phenomenal achievement based on the generosity of the trustees, sponsors, donors, vintners, chefs, patrons, bidders and the time and talent of our wonderful volunteers. We can all be very proud of what has been accomplished and the Naples Children & Education Foundation is very grateful for the assistance of our volunteers.

Calling All Volunteers

With the health and wellbeing of our volunteers, Trustees, patrons and sponsors of utmost importance, the very difficult decision has been made to curtail all volunteer opportunities for the 2021 Festival. In place of volunteering this year, we would love your help sharing the word about our January 30, 2021 Televised Event on WINK-TV and hope you and your loved ones join us on the 30th. Please click here for more information about this year’s Festival.

We are hopeful for a return to in-person events with the 2022 Festival season and look forward to seeing you there!

  • New Volunteers

    We look forward to a return to in-person opportunities next year and will begin accepting new volunteer applications on or around September 1, 2021.
    Volunteer Application

  • Registered Volunteers

    Access the Volunteer Information Center to view and update your profile.
    Volunteer Login

Thank You for Your Support

Please contact Kim Zuver at (239) 325-2986 or kim@napleswinefestival.com if you have any questions.
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