Events

Volunteer at our Benefit!
InMotion’s 2012 Annual Photography Auction and Benefit, scheduled for Monday, April 23rd, will be here before you know it. This year's event will be held at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, 811 Seventh Avenue (at 53rd Street), New York City.

We depend on the support of over 150 volunteers to make the Benefit run smoothly, and we invite you to join us as an event volunteer at this year’s Benefit. Feel free to invite a friend to volunteer with you!

Review the list of available shifts and assignments below to determine which timing works best with your schedule. We will do our best to accommodate requests you may have for specific assignments.

Please provide an active email address when you register. We will send important instructions to you via the email address you provide.

Remember: signing up to volunteer is making a commitment to inMotion, and we will be counting on you. Volunteers who fail to attend the Benefit (without notifying inMotion in advance) cannot register for future volunteer opportunities.   
 
Click here to sign up to volunteer at our benefit.

Volunteer positions 
Monday, April 23, 2012

Silent Auction Attendants position — 5:00–8:30 pm
(exact time and duration may vary slightly)

  • Volunteers will assist guests with silent auction bidding
  • Volunteers will answer art and event questions from guests
  • We are looking for punctual volunteers who are friendly and outgoing
  • Volunteers will be standing during this job
 
Greeters position — 5:00–7:15 pm
(exact time and duration may vary slightly)
  • Volunteers will greet guests when they arrive and answer event questions
  • Volunteers may assist Check-in staff with crowd control and handing out auction catalogs
  • Volunteers will encourage guests to be seated on time
  • We are looking for punctual volunteers who are friendly, outgoing and comfortable working independently
  • Volunteers will be standing during this job
 
Live Auction Attendants position — 5:00–7:15 pm
(exact time and duration may vary slightly)
  • Volunteers will answer art and event questions from guests
  • Volunteers will encourage guests to be seated on time
  • We are looking for punctual volunteers who are friendly and outgoing
  • Volunteers will be standing during this job
 
Live Auction Spotters position — 6:00–9:30 pm
(exact time and duration may vary slightly)
  • Volunteers will alert the auctioneer about bidders in their assigned area
  • We are looking for punctual volunteers who are very attentive, responsible and comfortable with a fast-paced environment
  • Volunteers will be standing during this job and may want to eat dinner before arriving
 
Seating and Raffle Collection position — 6:00–8:45 pm
(exact time and duration may vary slightly)
  • Volunteers will direct guests to their tables
  • Volunteers will collect business cards from guests for a raffle drawing
  • We are looking for punctual volunteers who are friendly, outgoing, detail-oriented and responsible
  • Volunteers will be standing during this job
 
Live Auction Payment Runners position — 6:00–9:30 pm
(exact time and duration may vary slightly)
  • Volunteers will collect payment and personal information from Live Auction winners at their tables
  • We are looking for punctual volunteers who are very attentive, detail-oriented, responsible and comfortable with a fast-paced environment
  • Volunteers will be standing during this job and may want to eat dinner before arriving
 
Photo Packing position — 6:45–9:30 pm
(exact time and duration may vary slightly) 
  •  Volunteers will pack auction artwork for guests to bring home
  • We are looking for punctual volunteers who are detail-oriented and comfortable with moderate physical activity
  • Volunteers will be standing during this job and may want to eat dinner before arriving; casual attire is suggested
 
Event Breakdown position — 9:15–10:45 pm
(exact time and duration may vary slightly)
  • Volunteers will collect supplies as each event area closes
  • We are looking for punctual volunteers who are responsible and comfortable with moderate physical activity
  • Volunteers will be standing during this job and should eat dinner before arriving; casual attire is suggested
  • Upon completion of duties, cab fare will be provided upon request
 
After their job is over, volunteers are invited to enjoy a buffet dinner. Please note that some volunteer jobs, such as being a "Live Auction Spotter" may not allow much time to enjoy the buffet dinner, and those volunteers will be advised to eat dinner before the event. 
 
Please provide an active email address when you register. We will send important instructions to you via the email address you provide.
 
Remember: signing up to volunteer is making a commitment to inMotion, and we will be counting on you. Volunteers who fail to attend the Benefit (without notifying inMotion in advance) cannot register for future volunteer opportunities.
 
 
Click here to sign up to volunteer at our Benefit. 
For more volunteer information

Email benefitvolunteers@inmotiononline.org 
or call 646.442.1171

 

 

 

 

 

Last updated 03/05/2012