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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.
Volunteers need to be 16 and up. If under 18, a parent/guardian must be present.
Feel GREAT after fighting hunger in the Mid-South!
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Shifts (22)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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VIP Table Hostess | 3:45pm (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. | 1/1 | Over |
SATURDAY- Event Supply Transport to Crosstown | 2:30pm (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. | 10/10 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Dining Room Hospitality Team | 4:00pm (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. | 2/3 | Over |
Door Greeters | 4:00pm (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. | 5/6 | Over |
Volunteer Coordinator | 3:30pm (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. | 1/1 | Over |
Children's Table | 4:00pm (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. | 1/1 | Over |
Donation/Information Table | 3:45pm (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. | 1/1 | Over |
Cashier | 3:45pm (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 fees | 1/1 | Over |
Ticket Table Manager | 3:45pm (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 event | 1/1 | Over |
Dining Room Leader | 3:45pm (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 volunteers | 1/1 | Over |
Bowl Room Leader | 3:45pm (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 Volunteers | 1/1 | Over |
Bowl Keeper | 4:00pm (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. | 2/2 | Over |
Bowl Wrapping Station | 4:00pm (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. | 2/2 | Over |
Floater/Runner | 4:00pm (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. | 2/2 | Over |
Program Distribution | 4:00pm (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. | 2/2 | Over |
Art Sale Table | 3:45pm (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. | 2/2 | Over |
"Will Call" Ticket Station | 4:00pm (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. | 3/3 | Over |
Drink Station Attendees | 4:00pm (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. | 3/3 | Over |
Coat/Package Check | 4:00pm (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. | 4/4 | Over |
Soup Server | 4:00pm (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. | 8/8 | Over |
Clean-Up Crew | 7:00pm (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,... | 10/10 | Over |
Event Set-Up Team | 12:00pm (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. | 12/12 | Over |