VOLUNTEER TIME

Fri, October 17, 2025 to Sat, October 18, 2025

WE NEED YOU!

We need your help to make this fundraising event a successful one!  It takes a large and enthusiastic team to pull off an event this size so we appreciate your willingness to volunteer! 

We're using this electronic system to help us manage the sign up process and to allow you to self-select the tasks/areas you're interested in. 

  • You can sign up for specific tasks and specific shifts.

  • Please provide both an email and cell phone number so our station captains can reach you prior to/during the event with any last minute instructions and so they can provide you with their contact number so you can reach them during the event and in case of emergency.

  • Please read the job description and times and sign up for the role you're interested in to make sure you know what will be required.

  • You can sign up for more than 1 shift (You may volunteer for more than 1 shift at the same "job"  or for more than 1 shift with different "jobs"  at each shift).

  • Some assignments are more physical than others. We've tried to note this in the job description  so please bear that in mind when selecting your shift.

Thanks again for your support of our biggest fundraising event of the year!  It's going to be a fun day!

If you have questions about the volunteer opportunities please email Eileen@martysplace.org

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Weather permitting we will do as much pre positioning/set up of the event as possible on Friday between 10am - 3pm.  This will include setting up the parking area, marking vendor spaces, moving tables/chairs/tents into position, posting signs, decorating, etc.

Pre-Event Set UP
Friday, Oct 17 2025 10:00 AM

You will assist with all aspects of parking. This may include taking payment, directing vehicles to the correct parking area (handicap, vendor, volunteer, etc.) and assisting guests with mobility issues.

Captain: Denis Michel

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM
2nd Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 2:30 PM

You will assist with vendor arrival.  Greet vendors, help them find their space and ensure they move their vehicle to designated parking area once they've unloaded their items. Assist with tent set up if needed.

Captains: Erin Mullaney & Mara Micklovic

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM

Only seasoned volunteers familiar with sanctuary programs and outreach should sign up for this station.  You will answer questions about Martys Place and the days activities. You will also be a point of contact for volunteers to check in, get a name badge and be told where to report.

Captain: Eileen Ready

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM
2nd Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 2:30 PM

You will help sell Martys Place Merchandise (calendars, T-shirts, brick pavers, etc.).

Captain: 

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM
2nd Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 2:30 PM

You will be selling 50-50 tickets in advance of the 4:30 drawing.  You may be stationed at a table or wandering the grounds selling tickets (volunteers can rotate roles during the shift). 

Captain: Gabbie Kalra

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM
2nd Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 2:30 PM

You will assist in managing the Super Basket Raffle.  This may include selling tickets, monitoring the basket area, answering questions, etc.

Captain: Sue Plesca

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM
2nd Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 2:30 PM

There will be 2 stations and you may be assigned to either (or rotate).  One station will be checking ID, putting on wrist bands and selling drink tickets.  A second station will be taking drink tickets, ensuring "purchaser" is wearing a wrist band and pouring wine/tapping beer. 

Captain: Erin Mullaney

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM
2nd Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 2:30 PM

You will assit in all aspects of the carnival game station. This may include selling tickets, handing our prizes or running a game (prize wheel, plinko, bean bag toss, ring toss, etc.).

Captain: Helene Goldberg

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM
2nd Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 2:30 PM

You will help manage the sign-up/registration activities for people entering the K9 Talent Contest. You will help with the conduct of the Talent Contest - lining up contestants, etc.

Captain: Kate Lasko

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM

Duties may include signing up contestants for pie eating contest, assembling pies, preparing contest area, monitoring contest to determine winners, giving out prizes, cleaning up after each contest

Captain: Wanda Nocella

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM

You will help manage the sign-up/registration activities for people entering the K9 Costume contest. You will help with the conduct of the costume contest - lining up contestants, etc.

Captains: John Wysocki, Emma Wei, Gia Lang

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM
2nd Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 2:30 PM

Assist at the JAG agility demonstration and then collect donations for the agility equipment try outs. 

Captain: Lisa O'Neill

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM

You will assist the Pawsitively Purrfect Staff with the Sniff or Treat station.  Helping to manage wait list and flow of people and pets through this station.

Captain: Sandra Mecca

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM
2nd Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 2:30 PM

You will be stationed at the starting point for the Hay Rides.  Answer questions, assist people getting on/off the ride, answer questions, etc.  You may take turns riding along on the hayride as a narrator and provide background information on Marty's Place (talking points will be provided).

Captain: Angela Fasanella

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM
2nd Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 2:30 PM

You will check-in the individuals who purchased a mini-reading session.  You will escort them to the reading location.  This activity runs from 12 - 1:30 after which you will finish you will finish your shift at another station (MP information/welcome, 50-50 sales, MP merchandise).

Day of Event Set up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 9:00 AM
1st Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 11:30 AM

You will assist with packing up supplies and returning them to storage, taking down tables and tents, folding up chairs, removing signs, ensuring no trash remains on the grounds, etc.

Captains: Eileen Ready & Robin Conrad

Clean up
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 4:00 PM

Greets VIP guests and ensures they get to their location (judges, emcees, sheriff, press, etc.)

2nd Shift
Saturday, Oct 18 2025 2:30 PM

Organizer


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