Our largest fundraiser of the year, the LIVE YOUNGER GALA, is fast approaching and we need some extra hands to help make the evening a success! 

Most of these Volunteer positions require good mobility, the ability to remain on your feet for the duration of the shift, and may include moderate lifting. 

If you want to help, please choose one or more of the shifts below.

VOLUNTEER AGE POLICY

Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to volunteer at the Meridian Senior Center.

Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times while volunteering. The accompanying adult is expected to remain on-site and supervise the minor throughout their volunteer shift.

All Volunteers under the age of 18 must present a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to their volunteer shift.

DRESS POLICY FOR SATURDAY VOLUNTEERS

We’re so grateful to have you helping make the Live Younger Gala a wonderful evening for our guests! Because our volunteers will be interacting with guests and helping throughout the event, we ask that everyone dress in all black for a polished, cohesive look.

Please wear:

• All-black clothing that is clean, neat, and event-appropriate
  Clothing that is in good condition, with no rips, tears, stains, or excessive wear
• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes (nonslip preferred if you’ll be serving food or working in an area where spills may occur)

You don’t need anything fancy or formal. Think comfortable, polished, and ready to work.

We appreciate you helping us create a beautiful experience for our guests!

Shift Details:

Set-Up and Decorating: Setting tables, assembling pipe and drape, assembling ballon arches, creating centerpeices, etc. 

Cocktail Hour Service: Serve tray-passed appetizers and help guests get drinks if needed. Assist with champagne wall. Help with cleanup once dinner starts.

Silent Auction Support: This is a good position for someone outgoing and good at sales. Assist with conversations and support at the silent auction tables. This position may have time to sit during dinner and live auction.

Live Auction Spotters: Helping the auctioneer see who is bidding during the live auction and tracking bid numbers of winners

Dinner Service & Support: Assist with meal service, bus tables & maintain dining area cleanliness, refill drinks, support kitchen clean-up. Best suited for those good at customer service. This is a high-energy and high-movement position.

Event Clean-Up & Room Reset: Do dishes, clear trash and clutter, remove decorations, clean & organize event areas, tear down pipe and drape, etc. Saturday night will be dinner cleaning and Sunday will be to tear down decor and package chairs for rental return, etc.