March of Dimes 8th Annual Signature Chefs Auction

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Join March of Dimes for our 8th Annual Signature Chefs Auction as an Event Volunteer!

With more than $50,000 raised in 2015, the proceeds of our Annual Signature Chefs Auction significantly help fund life-saving research for Missouri babies. This event would not be possible without our hardworking and passionate group of event day volunteers.

The Signature Chefs Auction brings together over 200 of Cape Girardeau’s top chefs, philanthropists and corporations for a wonderful evening of dining and entertainment. This is a great opportunity to meet interesting people and be part of a unique culinary experience, all while benefiting moms and babies right here in Cape Girardeau. In appreciation of your volunteer time, you’ll be invited to sample some of the exquisite dishes our Signature Chefs are presenting that evening.

Please sign up to volunteer with us on November 10 TH. Let’s work together for stronger, healthier babies.

Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age and must be available for their entire shift.

March of Dimes will provide a pre-event training call (two opportunities to participate) and a staff point of contact at the event. Volunteers will be contacted with the event training information.

A majority of our volunteers will be on their feet through the entirety of their shift. The only seated volunteer role offered is at the registration desk.

Pre-Function Area and Silent Auction Set Up

• Time Required: 1PM -4PM, November 10
• 5 Spots
  • Responsible for the layout and set up of Silent Auction items with March of Dimes staff guidance.

Greeters/Silent and Live Auction Helpers

• Time Required: 5:00pm till end of event on November 10
• 5 Spots
• Greeters are stationed near the door and along the route to the ballroom to guide attendees to the ballroom.
• Socialize with bidders and encourage patrons to check their items and place bids.
• Monitor items for security purposes.
• Once in ballroom, volunteers will help as auction runners and/or bid spotters for the live auction and assist with Fund the Mission.

Registration

• Time Required: 4:30pm till 7:00pm on November 10
• 5 Spots
• Greet and check patrons in.
• Hand out event materials, such as catalogs, bid numbers and bid paddles.
• Collect ticket payments.
• Pre-swipe credit card for auction payment.

Auction Redemption and Check Out

• Time Required: 5:30pm - end of event on November 10
• 5 Spots
• Help close the silent auction by preventing post-auction bidding, removing pens and bid sheet.
• Once guests make their way into the ballroom, you will help transition the pre-function area for redemption and check out by moving and bundling auction items together by winner.
• Assist as a runner by bringing items to "cashier" once a winner comes for their items post-event.
• Once check out is complete, move any unsold or remaining items into storage for safe keeping.

Event Breakdown

• Time Required: 8:30pm - 10:00pm- This time is questionable.
• 5 Spots
• Pick up remaining collateral, including programs, table tents, table numbers and posters- place in storage.
• Help break down registration tables and remaining auction items to help ensure all March of Dimes items have been removed from pre-function and ballroom areas.