Power of Work Event Volunteer

The Power of Work event is Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s annual signature fundraising event to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of our participants, programs, and achievements in the community. We rely on volunteers to make this event a success. To volunteer, please apply by Thursday, May 1, 2025, and contact Crystal Meisinger (cmeisinger@gesmn.org) with questions.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday May 8^th, 2025
• Location: Quincy Hall, 1324 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
• Learn more about the Power of Work here.

Volunteer Details & Requirements

• Complete this form to apply by Thursday, May 1. The philanthropy team will contact you regarding your application and volunteer shift. Contact Crystal Meisinger (cmeisinger@gesmn.org) with questions.

• All volunteers will:
• Serve as ambassadors for GESMN by supporting the mission and fundraising messages.
• Remain at their assigned area for the duration of their shift
• Wear business or cocktail attire for the event.

Volunteer Roles & Shifts

1:00pm-3:00pm

1. Event Set Up:  Includes set-up of wine pull table, registration tables and placing printed collateral on dining tables, silent auction set-up.

5:00-7:00pm

1. Guest Registration: Welcome guests, hand out nametags & programs, and point them to reception activities.
2. Event Greeters: Welcome guests and point them to registration, coat racks, bathrooms, lead them to guest experiences such as the silent auction, and assist with moving guests into the main room for dinner.
3. Photo Silent Auction Assistants: Encourage and assist guests in taking photos in front of the photo backdrop.
4. Parking Lot Attendants (outdoor) – assist in helping attendees in the parking lot, providing information about accessing the event

7:00-9:00pm

1. Live Auction Guest Check out: Assist the auctioneer by spotting bidders and guests with entering donations. Assist with guest check out and event tear down.

Volunteer Acknowledgement

By applying for this volunteer role, you acknowledge the following:

• I understand that this is an unpaid volunteer position.
• The information I have provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
• I understand that any statements are found to be false, or if I omit any relevant information, I could be disqualified from participating in the volunteer program.