For March, we’re excited to highlight Sherri Ievers as one of our volunteer spotlights! Sherri has been with us since 2021 and has jumped into just about every event we host at ArtsQuest. Whether she’s holding down the registration table at SteelStacks Improv Comedy Fest or stepping in as an impromptu photographer during Christkindlmarkt at the Winter Wonderland expansion, Sherri is one of those volunteers you’ll find everywhere you look.
She joined the Ambassador program in 2023, and last year she took on the role of Musikfest Site Supervisor Trainee at multiple platzes throughout all 10 days of ‘fest on the north side. Sherri also volunteers alongside her son, Sean, at events like Christkindlmarkt and Musikfest.
Join us in celebrating Sherri for all the time, energy, and heart she gives to our community!
How did you get started volunteering with us here at ArtsQuest? What keeps you coming back to volunteer here?
I spent many years volunteering at my kids’ schools and with their athletic teams. When they got older, I had time to branch out. In 2021, I saw an ArtsQuest Facebook post looking for last minute volunteers to pour beer at Oktoberfest—hard to pass that up! I started with a shift in the Sam Adams beer truck and was a little nervous trying something new on my own, but the volunteers and staff were so welcoming and fun that I quickly signed up for Christkindlmarkt and Usher training.
What keeps me coming back is the chance to help create a great experience for guests — just like ArtsQuest did for my family. I love discovering new music, art, and culture along the way. As a bonus, my son Sean now volunteers at Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt too, so we get some extra quality time together.
What are some of your favorite activities outside of Volunteering?
I enjoy traveling to visit family and explore new places. I only have three states left to join the All Fifty Club – Nebraska and North Dakota suggestions welcome!
I love cooking with my son Colin, finding excuses for pedis with my daughter Carissa, cheering on the Phillies, gardening, and knitting.
My husband Bob and I enjoy cycling together. Since 2015 we’ve ridden with Team WMMR, raising money for the American Cancer Society and the Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation. Some years our kids join us for the ride.
What’s a fun fact about yourself that your fellow volunteers might be surprised to learn?
I grew up sharing a home with my grandparents, who taught us family recipes like potti torta (Tuscan leek pie), meat sauce, and hand-folded ravioli and “belly buttons” (tortellini). I only break out my Grama’s pasta machine for special occasions—folding tortellini takes a lot of work!