Auction Opportunities:
(With the exception of Bid Runner, all jobs require a minimum age of 14)
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Greeter:
Greets guests and makes them feel welcome. Shows auction volunteers where to sign in and directs them to their area and where instructions will be given by Head Troubleshooter.
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Troubleshooters:
Must commit to work 3-4 evenings of the Auction. Checks bid forms for accuracy; assists in answering any questions regarding bids; reports to the Head Troubleshooter any improper activity going on in the studio. Also, monitors Bid Takers, Sorters and Runners refreshment breaks.
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Evening Confirmers (7PM till 10:30PM: need 4)
Calls high bidders through the end of Segment 3 of the Auction; informs high bidders of PUP hours, location and sales tax charges and assists in speedy pick-up of high bid items
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Daytime Confirmers (9:00AM till 12:00PM: need 2) Must report during the day, 9AM to Noon. Calls all unconfirmed high bids from 4th segment of night before plus other unconfirmed bids. Informs high bidders of PUP hours, location and sales tax charges. A behind-the-scenes job.
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Table Captain Organize tables, assist auctioneers, and organize incoming bids. A job for experienced auction volunteers who are detail and team-oriented.
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Treasure Chest Captain Assist Treasure Chest Auctioneers by preparing them to read on-air copies. Oversees all paperwork routed to the Treasure Chest Board.
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Bid Taker
take incoming bids on phone; must write legibly and take information in a fast-paced setting
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Bid Sorter or Board Writer sort incoming bids or update bids on board
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Bid Runner
deliver bids to appropriate location in studio; great for supervised children age 8 and up
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Information Volunteer Answers all questions and provide necessary information about the items up for bid, i.e., item description; weight of item, etc. also, verifies Express Bid Numbers.
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Food Service / Hospitality Pour drinks, make popcorn, hand out sandwiches, ensure that Hospitality Table is well-stocked for volunteers.
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Board Marker Write incoming bids on the blackboard. Must be at least 5’7” in height and have good printing skills.
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Express Bid Volunteer (Information) Enters all express bid numbers in the computer and regularly distributes a master list of numbers to designated areas of the Auction.
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Floater (assist wherever needed)
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