Memphis Empty Bowls Project

Saturday, January 20th from 2:30pm to Sunday, January 21st, 2018 9:00pm

About

Combining community, creativity, and compassion to fight hunger. 

JOIN
 

Hundreds of people from all over Shelby County come together to fight local hunger at the annual Memphis Empty Bowls Project fundraising event. 

CHOOSE

Artisans, educators, and others around the Memphis area donate handcrafted and hand painted bowls to fight hunger. Choose a beautiful bowl to take home as a reminder of the bowls that go empty in the Memphis area, as well as the inspiring work being done in our community to fight hunger.

ENJOY

Guests are invited to a delicious, simple dinner of soup (donated by local restaurants) and bread and desserts (donated by Church Health) while listening to live music.

SHOP

Shop the art market. A portion of the proceeds from your purchase from the vendors, who are talented local artists, will  go toward the Memphis Empty Bowls' mission. 

Positions
0 Remaining
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
4 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
Teens & Older
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Requirement Details
Ability to lift over 10 pounds.
Volunteers need to be 16 and up. If under 18, a parent/guardian must be present.
Perks
Free t-shirt.
Feel GREAT after fighting hunger in the Mid-South!
Parking Details
All parking at Crosstown Concourse (garage, street, etc.) is free to the public.
GivePulse
75 Positions Filled | 7 Impacts | 12 Hours

Shifts (22)

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
VIP Table Hostess3:45pm (CT)7:30pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Church Health Community Room
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The Church Health Community Room is located off of the hallway between the West and Central Atriums.
Distribute VIP gifts (soup ladle t-shirt) to VIP guests. You'll place their gifts in their bowl bag.1/1Over
SATURDAY- Event Supply Transport to Crosstown2:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Central Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
The Central Atrium is the large entrance nearest The Curb Market.
We'll be loading and unloading vans with event supplies. Meet at St. John's United Methodist Church (1207 Peabody Ave. Memphis, TN 38104) to load vans with bowls, tables, and other items. Deliver to Crosstown Concourse (1350 Concourse Avenue) and unload.10/10Over

1 - 20 of 20 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Dining Room Hospitality Team4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Central Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The Central Atrium is the large entrance nearest The Curb Market.
Replenish table supplies (such as bread baskets/butter) as needed throughout the event. Give children who are seated crayons and coloring sheets. Also, bus tables while checking on and assisting guests.2/3Over
Door Greeters4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, West Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The West Atrium is the large, YMCA entrance.
Welcome guests to the event as they arrive and direct them to the ticketing area. Help prevent traffic jams at the door and get people excited about the event. Thank guests as they leave.5/6Over
Volunteer Coordinator3:30pm (CT)7:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Central Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
The Central Atrium is the large entrance nearest The Curb Market.
Check in volunteers and supply them with their t-shirts and tools. Then, direct them where to go so they can be given more specific instructions by their zone leaders. Throughout the event, check on them and offer support as needed.1/1Over
Children's Table4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, West Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The West Atrium is the large, YMCA entrance.
Engage children in the activities on the children's table.1/1Over
Donation/Information Table3:45pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Church Health Community Room
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The Church Health Community Room is located off of the hallway between the West and Central Atriums.
Encourage attendees to donate to Memphis Empty Bowls Project and share other nonprofit's informational materials.1/1Over
Cashier3:45pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Church Health Community Room
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The Church Health Community Room is located off of the hallway between the West and Central Atriums.
Manage the transactions of t-shirt sales, extra bowl sales, and end-of-the-evening vendor fees1/1Over
Ticket Table Manager3:45pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, West Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The West Atrium is the large, YMCA entrance.
Point person for Ticket Table volunteers Manage ticket system day of the event1/1Over
Dining Room Leader3:45pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Central Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The Central Atrium is the large entrance nearest The Curb Market.
Point person for dining room volunteers1/1Over
Bowl Room Leader3:45pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Church Health Community Room
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The Church Health Community Room is located off of the hallway between the West and Central Atriums.
Point person for Bowl Room Volunteers1/1Over
Bowl Keeper4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Church Health Commuity Room
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The Church Health Community Room is located off of the hallway between the West and Central Atriums.
Rearrange handmade bowls as needed to keep display area tidy during event as guests select their individual bowls. Make sure only those with wristbands are receiving bowls.2/2Over
Bowl Wrapping Station4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Church Health Community Room
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The Church Health Community Room is located off of the hallway between the West and Central Atriums.
Wrap the attendees' bowls in newspaper and place in bags for them to take home.2/2Over
Floater/Runner4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Central Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The Central Atrium is the large entrance nearest The Curb Market.
Assist with extra help in areas throughout event as needed. Relieve other volunteers as needed and, when not relieving others, help bus tables in dining area.2/2Over
Program Distribution4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, West Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The West Atrium is the large, YMCA entrance.
Pass out programs near the ticket tables and instruct people to follow the signs to the event. After incoming traffic slows down, join the Hospitality Team in their duties.2/2Over
Art Sale Table3:45pm (CT)7:30pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, 1st Floor Hallway
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The hallway is between the West and Central Atriums.
Join the fun in our Art Market and sell beautiful pieces that local artists have donated to Memphis Empty Bowls Project. Prices will be marked, and you will direct committed buyers to the cashier.2/2Over
"Will Call" Ticket Station4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, West Atrim
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The West Atrium is the large, YMCA entrance.
Hand out event tickets to people who have pre-ordered or reserved tickets. There will be an alphabetized list of ticketholders with quantities to work from.3/3Over
Drink Station Attendees4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Central Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The Central Atrium is the large entrance nearest The Curb Market.
Manage the ice and beverages for our guests. This includes keeping cups filled with ice, filling drinks (water, etc.) for guests, and keeping the line moving.3/3Over
Coat/Package Check4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, West Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The West Atrium is the large, YMCA entrance.
Receive and safe-keep personal items i.e. coats. Attendees who purchase goods from art market vendors may store their purchases in coat check until they leave.4/4Over
Soup Server4:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Central Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Table in the West Atrium. The Central Atrium is the large entrance nearest The Curb Market.
Ladle out soup to attendees during the event.8/8Over
Clean-Up Crew7:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Central Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
The Central Atrium is the large entrance nearest The Curb Market.
Assist with packing up remaining food, signs, tablecloths, bowls, and other materials. It's important that we leave our new venue, Crosstown Concourse, like we found it! ** If you did not attend the event as a ticket holder OR volunteer during the event, but want to help with Clean Up,...10/10Over
Event Set-Up Team12:00pm (CT)3:00pm (CT)
Crosstown Concourse, Central Atrium
Memphis, TN 38104
The Central Atrium is the large entrance nearest The Curb Market.
Assist in preparing the event spaces on the 1st floor of Crosstown Concourse for the event. Unpacking, setting up bowl room, dining area, signage, etc.12/12Over