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Lumiere Gala--Set-up & Event Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
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The Lumiere Gala (formerly Fleur de Lis Ball) is an exciting annual event to raise awareness and funds to support the vital programs and services at Marillac St. Vincent Family Services. This evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, live and silent auctions, and an exciting paddle raise generate hundreds of thousands of dollars for our programs. This year's event will be held on Thursday evening, May 1st, 2025 at the Bridgeport Art Center, right on the Chicago River.
SET-UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PREPARE EVENT SPACE. We are seeking 10-15 people to assist with load-in, setting tables, placing signage and floral arrangements, arranging/staging auction items, and moving/staging all other event material. *** GROUPS WELCOME! If you have friends or are part of a group that would like to help, please share this opportunity with them!***
EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Event/Evening volunteers will be provided with an early catered dinner at 4:30, prior to required training on the technology/tablets. Doors open to guests at 6:00; there will be a 5:00 VIP reception for our honorees, sponsors, and special guests. Event volunteers will assist with guest registration/check-in, greeting and directing guests, selling raffle tickets and assisting with the silent auction, spotting bidders during the paddle raise, checking guests out, and making our donors feel welcome and comfortable during the evening.
2 Shifts
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Thu May 01, 2025
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01:30 PM to 04:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 8
ATTIRE-SET-UP ONLY: casual, comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes for physical work preparing the event space.
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Thu May 01, 2025
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05:00 PM to 10:30 PM CST
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Spots available: 8
Event & Evening Volunteers; Semi-formal black & white attire
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About Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
Location:
Lincoln Park Location: 2145 N Halsted, East Garfield Park Location: 212 S Francisco, Chicago, IL 60614, US
Mission Statement
Marillac St. Vincent Family Services strengthens, empowers and gives voice to those in need - in the Vincentian spirit of service - through education and comprehensive programs to build vibrant communities in Chicago.
Description
Marillac St. Vincent Family Services has been serving the needs of the poor and working poor throughout the city of Chicago for over 100 years. Sponsored by the Daughters of Charity, we provide vital programs and services in the areas of child development, social services, outreach to at-risk families and individuals, senior services and youth programs.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Seniors
WHEN
Thu May 01, 2025
01:30 PM - 10:00 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
Bridgeport Art Center1200 W. 35th StreetChicago, IL 60609
(41.83089 ,-87.65634 )
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2025
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Transactions
- Event Planning / Management
- Retail / Sales
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Set-Up Volunteers: 2-3 hours, 1:30-4:00 p.m.; Event Volunteers: 5-6 hours, 5:00-10:30 p.m. (Required Training @ 5:00, Doors open @ 6:00)
- Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to and from event. Set-up volunteers should wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get a little dirty/sweaty. You will be loading/unloading supplies and setting up the room.