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Filling in the Blanks: volunteers for Plates with Purpose gala

Saturday, September 27 2025

Filling in the Blanks is looking for volunteers to help with set up before as well as during the event of their fundraising gala, Plates with Purpose, on September 27.

PRE-EVENT VOLUNTEERS:
Set up will take place from 9am-4pm. Sign up to help prepare the venue for the gala. Volunteers must be 15 yrs or older to help and should be able to lift 20 lbs. ATTIRE: Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are required.

DURING THE GALA VOLUNTEERS:
Shift will go from 4pm-11pm (you will be able to specify what portion of that slot you can work on their Google Forms below). Gala volunteers will help run the event in various roles such as check-in, auction paddle raise spotters, general support, check-out, swag distribution, and breakdown. Volunteers must be 21+ to attend. ATTIRE: Cocktail attire required, no sneakers or jeans.

BREAKDOWN VOLUNTEERS:
Volunteers will work 10p-11p to help with break down and clean up after the event. Because the time slot overlaps with the actual gala, volunteers must be 21+. ATTIRE: Cocktail attire, similar to Gala volunteers

Location: This year’s Plates with Purpose gala will be held at Serafresca at the IC, 1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford CT.

After you sign up on Track it Forward, you must also click through this link to share your contact info with the Filling in the Blanks' volunteer coordinator for the gala and to mark your time slot. Their volunteer coordinator will assign the actual shifts within the specified time frame and provide you with more info about the event. You will receive credit for the actual hours worked.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejegEcJ3MZ68UCCtdlOuNu6s6qbCNV...

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Pre-event

Help prepare the venue for the event; Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

4:00pm - 11:00pm
Gala Support (Adults only)

Help run the event during the gala; Wear cocktail attire - no sneakers or jeans

10:00pm - 11:00pm
Breakdown (Adults only)

Help with breakdown and clean up after the gala


Contact the event organizers: Kim Hannah, Hojnacki Eileen