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This year marks our 10th annual event. It runs from August 10-17th, and it's going to be a BIG ONE!

The Madison Black Restaurant Week includes a week-long promotion of restaurants and caterers, as well as the $5 Food Taste Jamboree, an outdoor community event drawing thousands on Sunday, August 10, 2024.

We need help before, during, and after Madison Black Restaurant Week, as well as during the action-packed Taste of the Jamboree!

Sign up if you love Black food businesses & building community!
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Thank you for you willingness to volunteer. Please review the Volunteer Event Schedule below and choose your area(s) of interest. Select all that apply.
Admin Volunteer - Pre Event - Assist with phone calls, emails, stock event boxes, make copies and more! Select all that apply.

Thursday, August 7, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PMThursday, August 7, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PMFriday, August 8, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PMFriday, August 8, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$5 Food Taste Jamboree, Sunday, August 10, 10:00AM - 7:30 PM, Warner Park, 2930 N. Sherman Ave.

Event Set Up - 10:00 AM to 12:15 PMEvent Supply Distribution and Prep for Grand Opening - 12:00 PM to 2:15 PMRegistration Area, Kids Area and Beverage Sales - 1:00 PM to 3:45 PMRegistration Area, Kids Area and Beverage Sales - 3:15 PM to 6:00 PMEvent Break Down - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Heirloom Collard Greens Network Mixer, Thursday, August 14, 3:30 PM - 7:45 PM, The Black Business Hub, 2352 South Park St.

Event Set Up - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMEvent Registration - Set Up & Welcome Guests and Check-in Process - 4:45 PM to 5:50 PMEvent Servers - Distribute Food & Clean Up - 5:00 PM - 7:35 PMEvent Break Down - 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Farm-to-Table Soul Food Brunch, Sunday, August 17, 10:00 AM - 4:15 PM, South Madison Farmers Market, 1602 S. Park Street – Madison Labor Temple.

Event Set Up - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMEvent Registration - Set Up & Welcome Guests and Check-in Process - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PMEvent Servers - Distribute Food & Clean Up - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PMEvent Break Down - 2:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Emergency Contact Name - In Case of Emergency During Your Volunteer Shift*

First NameLast Name
Emergency Contact Phone Number - In Case of Emergency During Your Volunteer Shift*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Demographic Data (Gender) Select all that apply.*

FemaleMaleNon-binary/thirdgenderTransgenderCisgenderAgenderGenderqueerA gender not listedPrefer to self-describePrefer not to sayOther
Demographic Data (Race) Select all that apply.*

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanHIspanic or LatinoMiddle Eastern or North AfricanNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhiteA race not listedPrefer to self-describePrefer not to sayOther
Demographic Data (Ethnicity) Are you of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or of Spanish origin? Select all that apply.*

No, not of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish originYes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a/xYes, Puerto RicanHispanic or LatinoYes, CubanYes, Another Hispanic, Latino/a/x or Spanish originSome other ethnicity or originPrefer to self-describePrefer not to sayOther
How did you hear about the MBCC Black Restaurant Week Volunteer Opportunities? Select One.

Online Sources including Social Media Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Email Newsletters, Event Websites or Online ListingsOffline Sources including Word of Mouth, Flyers or Posters, Community Bulletin BoardsMedia including Newspapers or Magazines, Radio or Television AdvertisementsDirect Outreach including Invitations from Friends, Work Colleagues, Personal NetworksMBCC Staff or Volunteers including Paid staff, Volunteer Staff and Board MembersOther
Thank you for completing a volunteer application for Madison Black Restaurant Week Events. Our team will review your application and contact you with more information. If you have additional questions please send them to constance@madisonblackchamber.com.

We appreciate your support!
Your area of expertise

AccountingFinancingFundraisingStart-upsITLegalMarketingSocial Media
What is your ethnicity?*
Preferred shift(s) on the day of the event (February 23, 2023):

Set-up I (12:30 - 3pm)Set-up II (2:30 - 6pm)During the event (5:30 - 10pm)Break down (9:30-midnight)

General availability. Please indicate when you are generally available to volunteer

	Mornings	Afternoons	Evenings
Weekdays
Weekends

What volunteer roles are you interested in?

Advisory committeeBoard memberBusiness coachGuest speakerTrainerSpecial Events
Are you interested in the Black Restaurant Week Committee?*

Yes - please sign me up for the committee!Maybe - please contact me with more informationNo - maybe next year

What shift/(s) would you like to work?*

	Set-up (3-5:15pm)	Event (5-8pm)	Clean-up (7:30-9pm)
Aug 16th (Wed)
Sep 15th (Fri)

I would like to help with:*

Event prep for the $5 Food Taste Jamboree (Aug 7th - 8th)The $5 Food Taste Jamboree (9am-8:30pm, Aug 10th)Madison Black Restaurant Week (Aug 10 - 17)Heirloom Collard Greens Business Network Mixer (4pm - 8pm, Aug 14th)Farm-to-Table Soul Food Brunch (12pm -4pm, Aug 17th)Amateur Dessert Competition Business Network Mixer (4:30pm - 8:30pm, Sept 18th)
The BRW Jamboree on Sunday, Aug 10, 2024, is an amazing community event - thank you for making it special with your service! Which shift/(s) would you like to work?*

Set-up: 9:00am - noonSet up & Event: 12:00 - 3:00pmEvent I: 1:30-3:30pmEvent II: 3:00 - 6:00pmClean up: 5:30-8:30pmI am flexible - anywhere you need me!
Select a shift:*
The Holiday Black Bazaar features over 40 vendors, photos with Black Santa, and the annual meeting of the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce!

Event Date: Saturday, December 14

Event Location: Orpheum Theatre, 216 State St, Madison

9-11am: Vendor Move In
11:30am-1pm: Annual Meeting of the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce
1:00pm: VIP Shopping
2-6pm: Bazaar
6-8pm: Vendor Move Out

We're looking for volunteers to get vendors settled in, greet and orient guests, and help Santa manage the lines of excited kids waiting to share their Christmas wish lists!
Select a shift:*
Select a shift:*
The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the 7th Annual Black Business Awards Dinner, a prestigious event recognizing and celebrating the exceptional achievements of Black-owned businesses across South Central Wisconsin.

An event of this scope and size depends upon the community for success. We're looking for volunteers to ensure that all facets of our sole annual fundraiser run smoothly.

DATE: Thursday, February 20, 2025
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: 9am - Midnight
LOCATION: Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center

Volunteers will receive a commemorative token of our appreciation. Volunteers may qualify for discounted tickets to the Black Business Awards program. Details available at the volunteer orientation!

Thank you for your enthusiastic support of Black Business Excellence!
Select a Building Dreams (2.20.25) shift:*
What is your unisex t-shirt size?

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We are unveiling our beautiful new office located at the Black Business Hub! Help us look our best, regsiter our guests, and clean the mess!
Select an Open House shift:*
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Be sure to put these on your calender - we'd love to see you! And you can sign up to volunteer for any of these events below!
Sign up to volunteer for real-time support of the Madison Black Restaurant Week! Details to follow.

10th Annual Madison Black Restaurant Week, August 10-17th, 202510th Annual Madison Black Restaurant Week Taste of the Jamboree, August 10th, 2025
Any special notes about your interest, skills, or availability? Let us know in the below!
Thank you for helping build the Black-owned business community in South Central Wisconsin
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Thank you for helping build the Black-owned business community in South Central Wisconsin