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Gala Event Volunteers 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm
ORGANIZATION: Alliance for Smiles
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Alliance for Smiles (AfS) is an international 501( c) 3 non-profit organization that provides free surgeries to children with cleft lip and palate anomalies in under-served areas in the world.
Alliance for Smiles is looking for outgoing and energetic volunteers to support our fundraising team for our 15th Anniversary Night of Smiles Gala, our biggest fundraising of the year. The gala is on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco. The event will feature a live and silent auction, entertainment, and the opportunity to thank the dedicated volunteers who serve on our medical missions.
The gala hours are from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm. However, it takes a village to set up, break down, and help with the event. We need volunteers starting at 11:00 am through 11:30 pm. We are coordinating shifts from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
Here is a list of Responsibilities:
SHIFT FROM 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Unloading items from truck into event space
- Setup of event space
- Display auction items
SHIFT FROM 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm
- Check-In and welcome guests
- Process credit card payments for donation and auction transactions using Square app
- Help with check out process for auction
- Help with raffle tickets and live/silent auction
- Help coordinate entertainment/speakers
- Help with tear down at end of event
- Coat check
SKILLS :
- Ability to stand for long period of time
- Friendly and warm personality
- Ability to follow direction
- Volunteer must be 18 years old or older
- Ability to use your smart phone to take credit card payments
- Attention to detail
If you're interested in volunteering, please email Mary Liu, Gala Co-Chair at Mary@AllianceForSmiles.org or call her at 415.378.5625 with any questions.
Gala information: https://www.allianceforsmiles.org/event/15th-anniversary-gala
For more information about our organization, visit: https://AllianceForSmiles.org
More opportunities with Alliance for Smiles
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Alliance for Smiles
Location:
2565 THIRD ST, Suite 237, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107, US
Mission Statement
Alliance for Smiles is a nonprofit organization committed to creating new smiles for children suffering from untreated cleft lip and cleft palate anomalies. Our dedicated teams of volunteers provide comprehensive treatment including free reconstructive surgery for these often neglected children in underserved areas of the world.
Description
Alliance for Smiles (AfS) was founded in October of 2004 by five members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco who had been involved for ten years previously with cleft lip and palate reconstructive surgery. The mission of Alliance for Smiles (AfS) is to repair children’s broken smiles by providing free comprehensive treatment for cleft lip and palate anomalies in under-served areas of the world and train and equip local medical teams to sustainably provide quality, long-term care.
Service Array
Alliance for Smiles functions as an international service project with the following goals:
- To provide free reconstructive surgery and dental treatment to children with cleft lip and palate anomalies in underserved areas of the world.
- To establish comprehensive cleft treatment centers in collaboration with local professionals and inspire them to support free interdisciplinary treatment programs.
- To foster an awareness of the necessity to provide timely comprehensive care for all cleft lip and palate anomalies.
- To develop and implement programs to identify causes and support preventive measures to reduce the incidence of cleft lip and palate.
- To create international understanding and goodwill by building bridges of friendship among all people.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Julia Morgan Ballroom465 California Street, 15th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94104
DATE POSTED
March 5, 2019
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Customer Service
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 Shifts on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm
- Shift from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm – Casual Shift from 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm - Dress code: Business attire.