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Volunteer Opportunities
- 2009 Harvest Dinner

To sign up or for more information contact Jenny Merriman 463-5777, merrimanj@lanecc.edu

Volunteers for Harvest Dinner 2007

Harvest Dinner Volunteer Job Descriptions:

Move Items and Supplies - 9 - 4 pm
Hand trucks and carts are available, but those assisting should be able to lift 25-40 pounds, and not have existing back or other injuries that could be exacerbated by this work.

Assemble Auction Packages and Materials -9 - 4.
Creating auction baskets and a variety of other set-up tasks are required during the week.

Set Up -8 am - 5 pm
Physically move materials and stock supplies.

Decorating -12 - 5 pm
Assist students with decor set-up.

Monitor -2 - 5 pm
Monitor event space.

Outside Greeters / Directions-5 - 7 pm 
Greet and help guests find their way to event.

Registration Check-in - 4 - 7pm  
Greet guests, process payments, distribute guest packets. Accuracy needed in this fast-paced setting.

Registration Packet Pullers - 4 - 7pm  
Pull guest packets. Accuracy needed in this fast-paced setting.

Greeters / Open Door / Coat Check - 5 - 7pm
Open the door and greet guests after they complete registration. Assist with coat check.

Silent Auction Table monitor - 5 - 7 pm
During silent auction a monitor is need at each station. Will talk to guests, assist and encourage bidders in a positive and professional manner with a good bit of enthusiasm for event. Can transition to Auction Organization team as well.

Drawing Teams -5 - 7 pm
Outgoing individuals comfortable in crowds. Promote drawing items.

Jewelry Display / Jewelry Recorder - 5 -7 pm
Team to show jewelry items that are incentives for the centerpiece auction during dinner.

AuctionPay - 5 - 10 pm   
Run AuctionPay software during event. Data entry, guest enquires and check out.

Volunteer Room Monitor - 5 - 10 pm
Security monitor for volunteer room. Point of contact for volunteers.

Miscellaneous Errand Runners - 5 - 10 pm
Assist fellow volunteers, staff, and guests where needed.

Silent Auction Organization - 7 -10 pm
Tear down of Silent Auction display, move items to holding room and sort by bidder. Help with distributing auction items after live auction.

Oral Auction Helpers - 7 - 10 pm
Assist auction coordinator with a variety of tasks during the dinner and auction. May include carrying and displaying auction items in front of the audience. Volunteers will also need to collect bid cards from tables, etc.

Oral Auction Runners -7 - 10 pm
Record bidders with items. Deliver to AucitonPay station.

Cashiers (post event) -9 - 10 pm
Process credit cards and direct guests to item pick-up

Tear-down crew -10 pm
Assist in taking down banners, picking up after guest leave, help move items back to Foundation.

Thank you for giving the gift of your time to help make the Harvest Dinner a success!

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