Volunteers Needed for The Best Is Yet To Come Dinner

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The Best is Yet to Come Dinner:

May 1, 2017 - 5:30pm-9:30pm

DoubleTree by Hilton

701 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601

610-375-8000

Main Ballroom (upon entry into the hotel, proceed to past the restaurant all of the way to the back of the hotel on the main floor)

This event is a gala, and guests will be asked to dress in formal wear or business casual. No jeans or sneakers, please. Non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks will be provided for all volunteers. Parking is free in adjacent parking garage. Please bring parking ticket into hotel for validation.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

The Children’s Home of Reading (CHOR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity in Berks County serving children and families in crisis for over 130 years. CHOR is seeking volunteers for their annual dinner fundraiser at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Reading on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 5:30 PM. Volunteers will be asked to stay until 9:30 PM. Volunteers may request modified hours when signing up for a task.

CHOR is seeking volunteers to help with the following:

• · Registration - this volunteer will help guests who paid in advance check in at the event. Volunteers will also have to accept payment for guests who did not pre-register. This job is best for an individual who is friendly and good at multi-tasking. This is a fast-paced position. Seeking multiple individuals for this position. This position will be a [mostly] seated position.
• · Greeters - this volunteer will greet guests and pass out programs. For older and disabled guests, the greeter may be asked to open the door. Volunteers may be asked to show guests to tables if the guests have a reserved seat. This job is best for a cheerful, positive volunteer who is able to be social with people he or she has just met. This job will require standing but may be modified to accommodate someone who requires the ability so sit frequently. Seeking multiple individuals for this position.
• Runners - this volunteer will help the CHOR staff by recording numbers of guests bidding on items and will assist guests by bringing prizes to the winning bidder. This person will also be responsible for person will be responsible to record auction numbers, amounts from bidders and Fund A Need donor information and write them down on spreadsheet. This person may be asked to help as a Live Auction Attendant (see below). This position is best for someone who is able to sit down and stand up frequently. This job may require minor lifting and carrying. Good eye-sight is required. Seeking multiple individuals for this position.
• · Raffle Attendant - this volunteer will help the CHOR staff by selling raffle tickets to interested parties and will help guests by answering questions about auction items. This position is best suited for an individual who is outgoing, positive, and social. This position will be mostly a standing position but can be modified to accommodate someone who requires frequent sitting. Seeking two individuals for this position.
• · Live Auction Attendant - this volunteer will assist the staff and guests by answering questions about auction items and guarding auction items so that they are not knocked over onto the floor. This person may be asked to help as a Runner (see above). This position is best suited for an individual who is outgoing, positive, and social. This position will be mostly a standing position but can be modified to accommodate someone who requires frequent sitting. Seeking two individuals for this position.
• · Check-Out Clerk - this volunteer will assist the staff in processing credit cards and checking for any items/donations that were purchased during the raffle or live auction. This job is best for an individual who is friendly and good at multi-tasking. This is a fast-paced position. Seeking multiple individuals for this position. This position will be a [mostly] seated position but volunteers may be asked to collect live auction items and deliver them to the donors at the check-out table.
• · Wrap-up - this volunteer will assist with packing away auction items and decorations into boxes. This position can accompany any other position with the exception of check-out clerk. This position will require some light lifting, sitting, and standing.