Empty Bowls Event Help

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As winter and the holiday season approaches and our thoughts turn to warmth and family, Emergency Food Network wants to make sure that everyone in Pierce County has a consistent supply of diverse and nutritious food. The Empty Bowls event raises money that supports the distribution of food to our partner programs so that no one goes hungry this winter!


Local artisans donate beautiful handmade bowls which are lined up for guests to browse and buy. Proceeds go to helping neighbors in need. After purchasing a bowl, the guests are served delicious soup donated by the generosity of Tacoma vendors!

Check out photos from last year's event at https://www.flickr.com/gp/efoodnet/6EV9k7.

During the event, there are opportunities for everyone to help! These include:

Cashiers:
* Description: Use card readers and calculators to check-out guests purchasing bowls. (This position might be best suited for someone who has experience as a cashier)
* Qualifications: Customer service oriented, and quick with calculations. Comfortable working with cash and credit card transactions.
* Number of Positions: 7 volunteers

Wrappers
* Description: Work alongside cashiers to wrap bowls in paper and put them into bags for shoppers.
* Qualifications: Customer service oriented, and good packing skills.
* Number of Positions: 6 volunteers

Floor Assistants
* Description: Bowls sell quickly! Help consolidate bowls that are laid out on tables once the majority of those have been sold.
* Qualifications: Ability to move quickly and considerately through crowds of people.
* Number of Positions: 2-3 volunteers

Line Managers
* Description: Help us get everyone checked out quickly. Walk down the line asking shoppers to fill out necessary information before they get to the cash registers.
* Qualifications: Customer service oriented, willingness to talk to shoppers.
* Number of Positions: 6 volunteers


Dining Room Attendants
* Description: Soup and bread are distributed to guests at Empty Bowls. Help bus tables to keep dining area clean and ensure that paper products and condiments are stocked.
* Qualifications: Customer service oriented, willingness to approach guests and wipe down tables.
* Number of Positions: 4 volunteers

Photo Station Helper
* Description: Photos spread the word about our event and the work we do. Encourage and assist guests in taking cell phone photos in our photo station with our fun props!
* Qualifications: Customer service oriented, comfortable taking photos on guest’s cell phones.
* Number of Positions: 2 volunteers

Greeter/Counter
* Description: Greet guest upon arrival with a smiling face and directions! It is important for us to track the number of guests that attend each year. This volunteer will also have a clicker to help us track how many guests enter the event.
* Qualifications: Friendly and ability to focus in a distracting environment.
* Number of Positions: 1 volunteer

There is also an opportunity to help with setup in the morning; please see separate listing.