Martini Madness 2018

Friday, September 21st from 10:00am to Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 11:00pm

About

Friends of City Park is hosting the 15th Annual Martini Madness fundraiser that will benefit capital improvements in City Park! We need our helpful volunteers to make this event a success!
 
• CALL TIME: Please arrive to the volunteer check in table 15 minutes before your shift begins. At this time you will be notified of your duties and will learn your post.
• DRESS: Please wear cocktail attire.  Men wear slacks and ladies wear varying degrees of dresses or black pants. Make sure you can move easily and be sure to wear comfortable shoes.  Dressy Black is always a good default.
• PARKING: Parking will be available across from City Bark in a marked grassy area and on the streets around the Arbor Room.
• UPON ARRIVAL: Go to the Arbor Room/Popp Fountain entrance.  Sign in at Volunteer Check-In.  You will be given a name tag to wear indicating that you are a volunteer.

Location: Arbor Room at Popp Fountain 12 Magnolia Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
21 and up
Social
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Requirement Details
Many shifts will require the volunteer to walk or stand for long periods of time, please be prepared for this.
Must be 21+ at they will be serving alcohol.
Perks
Volunteers will be able to attend the event either before their shift or once their shift has been completed.
Parking Details
Parking is available in the Arbor Room parking lot or across the street next to the Dog Park.

Shifts (27)

1 - 27 of 27 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeDescription
Event Set-Up10:00am (CT)3:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Help the Martini Madness committee decorate and set up the event space earlier in dayOver
Heavy Lifting - Event Set Up3:00pm (CT)7:00pm (CT)Help moving and hauling tables into position, lifting supply boxes, etc. Volunteers need to be able to lift or help lift up to 45 pounds.Over
Food Pick-Up4:00pm (CT)6:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Pick up food from restaurants that are unable to deliver or serve themselvesDeliver to Arbor Room in a timely mannerOver
Volunteer Check-In4:45pm (CT)7:45pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Check-in volunteers: get names and distribute volunteer badges; Direct and instruct volunteersSpecial Requirements: Provide contact information to volunteers and maintain contact on walkie-talkie to ensure volunteer needs and event needs are met throughout the nightHelp pick up golf carts to shuttle arriving guestsOver
Restaurant Coordinator5:00pm (CT)7:30pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure each station is stocked with specific restaurant needs (i.e. plates, forks, electricity connection); Ensure each restaurant has signage; Coordinate deliveries; Show restaurants to their tables and help with suppliesOver
Beer Assistant/Pourer - Beer Garden6:30pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)Volunteer will pour beer for guests at the Beer Garden area. - Might include some heavy lifting of kegs, ice, tubs.Over
Water Station6:30pm (CT)9:00pm (CT) Over
Ticket Taker6:30pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Tear/collect tickets; Try to ensure that guests are not using the same tickets for multiple entries; Please ensure that entrance is neat and accessibleOver
Ticket Sales6:30pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Process and distribute new ticket sales if event is not SOLD OUT Special Requirements: Familiarity of financial processing/CC machineOver
Raffle Ticket Roamer6:30pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)Roam the event and sell raffle tickets; Direct people to view raffle items at table if they have questions.Over
Martini Glass & Menu Distribution6:30pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilites: Hand out glasses and menus to guestsEnsure entrance does not get crowdedOver
Instagram Frame Holders6:30pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)Each person is to hold and take care of their cardboard instagram frame. Guests are allowed to use the frame but the volunteer will be responsible for keeping track of it.Over
Green Team - Recycle, Compost6:30pm (CT)9:00pm (CT) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Man the recycle, compost, and trash stations at the event to make sure patrons are disposing of materials properly. You will not have to take full bags to dumpsters but may have to replenish with new bags as needed. NOTE: you may get your hands dirty...Over
Raffle Table6:30pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with set-up/break down of raffle table and poster; Process sales of raffle tickets; Answer questions about raffle Special Requirements: Familiarity of financial processing/CC machineOver
Food Servers6:30pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve pre-prepared food from restaurants to patronsServe the appropriate amount and keep lines movingKeep station clean and accessibleOver
Restaurant Coordinator7:30pm (CT)10:00pm (CT)Check on restaurant and martini tables to see if they need anything throughout the eventOver
Volunteer Check-In7:45pm (CT)11:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Check-in volunteers: get names and distribute volunteer badges; Direct and instruct volunteersSpecial Requirements:Provide contact information to volunteers and maintain contact on walkie-talkie to ensure volunteer needs and event needs are met throughout the nightOver
Water Station8:30pm (CT)11:00pm (CT) Over
Beer Assistant/Pourer - Beer Garden8:30pm (CT)11:00pm (CT)Volunteer will pour beer for guests at the Beer Garden area. - Might include some heavy lifting of kegs, ice, tubs.Over
Martini Glass & Menu Distribution8:45pm (CT)11:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilites: Hand out glasses and menus to guestsEnsure entrance does not get crowdedOver
Raffle Table8:45pm (CT)11:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with set-up/break down of raffle table and poster; Process sales of raffle tickets; Answer questions about raffle Special Requirements: Familiarity of financial processing/CC machineOver
Raffle Ticket Roamer8:45pm (CT)11:00pm (CT) Over
Ticket Taker8:45pm (CT)11:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Tear/collect tickets; Try to ensure that guests are not using the same tickets for multiple entries; Please ensure that entrance is neat and accessibleOver
Instagram Frame Holders8:45pm (CT)11:00pm (CT)Each person is to hold and take care of their cardboard instagram frame. Guests are allowed to use the frame but the volunteer will be responsible for keeping track of it.Over
Green Team - Recycle, Compost8:45pm (CT)11:00pm (CT) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Man the recycle, compost, and trash stations at the event to make sure patrons are disposing of materials properly. You will not have to take full bags to dumpsters but may have to replenish with new bags as needed. NOTE: you may get your hands dirty...Over
Food Servers8:45pm (CT)11:00pm (CT)Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Serve pre-prepared food from restaurants to patronsServe the appropriate amount and keep lines movingKeep station clean and accessibleOver
Event Clean-Up10:15pm (CT)12:00am (CT) Consolidate leftover items from stations that ran out of supplies into one area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Help staff break down the event, including bringing items from the Arbor Room to FOCP offices (by car); Ensure that all Martini related signs/items are removed, including: o Ticketing materials o Table clothes...Over