St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago Restaurant Extravaganza

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The 26th annual St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago Restaurant Extravaganza will be held on Tuesday, September 29th that the Field Museum. More than 900 guests will sample the finest cuisine from Chicago’s best restaurants and executive chefs. The evening will also include a premier live and silent auction and a special patient speaker. We would like to request your help as a volunteer to ensure this event runs smoothly.

Please note: volunteers for this event must be 18 years of age or older.

Pre- event set up : Help with set up of guest gifts, auction table display, signage, etc.

Shift 1: 2:30pm-5:30pm

Restaurant Station Set-up : Assist with unloading restaurant station supplies and set-up stations.

Shift 1: 2:30pm-5:30pm

Registration: Check-in/check-out (Technical): The purpose of this role is to work the registration table, check guests/donors into and after the event utilizing technology.

Shift 1: 4:00pm-8:00pm

Shift 2: 7:00pm-11:00pm

Greater & Floater : Volunteers will welcome and greet guests as well as direct them to appropriate areas and answer guest questions The second shift will consist of event wrap-up.

Shift 1: 4:00pm-7:00pm

Shift 2: 7:00pm-10:00pm

Silent Auction (Technical): Auction volunteers will instruct patrons on touch pad features, carry a touchpad throughout the auction and ballroom areas allowing and encouraging patrons to check their items, and place bids. Other duties include checking-out volunteers and distributing auction items to winners.

Shift 1: 4:00pm-7:00pm

Shift 2: 7:00pm-10:00pm

Virtual Reality Google Station: Virtual Reality Volunteers will be helping guests utilize our new Virtual Reality Goggles where they will be able to take a virtual tour of our Hospital. We ask that volunteers are good with technology for this task.

Shift 1: 4:00pm-7:00pm

Shift 2: 7:00pm-10:00pm

Restaurant Support : Volunteers will be will assisting some of Chicago's top chefs and helping restaurants deliver and unforgettable culinary experience. This may include helping set-up stations, keeping utensils and plates stocked or any specific needs the may have. Some volunteers will be assigned to a restaurant that may need additional support such as preparation on plating of meals during event.

Shift 1: 7:00pm-11:00pm

Transportation: We do encourage public transportation and/or carpooling with other friends that may be volunteering with you . Additional parking information will be provided in confirmation email prior to the event.

Attire: Attire for the event is cocktail. Preferred attire for Staff/Volunteers is black, navy and gray.Please do not wear any denim, t-shirts, or shorts.

Contact: If you are interested in volunteering at the St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago event, please sign up online at: https://volunteer.stjude.org with keyword, "Four Stars" . Please contact Laura.Bein@stjude.org or (773) 313-4300 if you have any questions. Thank you for supporting the kids of St. Jude!